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Automotive Industry 2026: Why Execution Will Define the Winners
- Mexico's auto sector enters 2026 focused on execution and operational maturity over mere expansion.
- Quality performance histories will influence sourcing and long-term partnerships in 2026.
- End-of-line inspection shifts closer to the process to prevent recalls and downtime.
- Training is essential as an ongoing operational capability, not a one-time handover.
- Digital tools must connect real-time data to actionable decisions linked to yield and downtime.
- Nearshoring is evolving from footprint to performance in 2026.
- Automation remains important, but stability and standardization become the focus.
- Product mix, tolerances, and speed drive the need for process discipline.
- Operational capability is the core driver of sustainable margin improvement.
- Energy costs and logistics volatility will continue to pressure margins.
- Mexico remains a key pillar of North American automotive manufacturing.
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