MULTIDIMENSIONAL MODEL TO EVALUATE THE POTENTIAL OF NEARSHORING IN SMES SUPPLIERS IN THE MEXICAN AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
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https://doi.org/10.18623/rvd.v23.7190Keywords:
Nearshoring, Collaborative Networks, Automotive Supply Chain, SMEs, Supply Chain ResilienceAbstract
This research is conducted within the context of nearshoring and the reconfiguration of global supply chains driven by geopolitical, commercial, and technological factors, which demand greater resilience, flexibility, and regional integration. Considering this scenario, the development of collaborative networks based on nearshoring becomes increasingly important as a means of strengthening the competitiveness of SME suppliers in the automotive sector and facilitating their integration into global value chains. Given the above, a multidimensional model was designed based on three levels of analysis: internal environment (value chain), competitive environment (Porter’s five forces), and macroenvironment (PESTEL), where the integration of these dimensions made it possible to develop a Nearshoring Index to support strategic analysis and decision-making. The implementation of the model at an automotive SME in the state of Hidalgo yielded a score of 3.82 out of 5, identifying strengths related to strategic location, operational efficiency, and logistics capacity, as well as areas for improvement linked to energy sustainability, environmental factors, and dependence on major automakers. The findings show that the success of nearshoring depends on the maturity of collaborative networks, innovation, sustainability, and institutional coordination to consolidate resilient competitive advantages.
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