VMI + IMMEX, Zero Line-Stops: The Nearshoring Combo Tier-1s Expect
Tier-1s don’t forgive surprises. They buy reliability: parts that arrive exactly when promised, with paperwork that clears in minutes, not hours. In Mexico’s nearshoring reality, the cleanest way to earn that trust is the pairing everyone talks about off-brief and measures on the floor— VMI staged near the line + IMMEX done right . One keeps components minutes from use; the other keeps tax exposure tight and audits boring. Together, they turn “ramp-up risk” into “steady supply.” Why the combo works (and why Tier-1s prefer it) VMI close to consumption means a shared buffer of A-parts living near the customer’s pull signal—often within the same metro as the plant. Usage triggers replenishment; line-side starvations become rare, and expedites stop being a weekly ritual. IMMEX, structured properly , removes the fiscal sand from the gears: compliant entries, tidy records, and predictable duty/tax treatment across receipts, transformations, and returns. It’s not flashy; it’s frictionless—an...
