Industrial site selection
The best site is the one that works for the operation.
Site selection is a multi-variable decision. We structure it so every variable is visible, weighed and validated before the investment is committed.
01What we evaluate
Ten variables. One decision.
Each variable is defined from the project requirements, then tested location by location.
- 01
Labor
Availability, skills, turnover dynamics and competition for talent in the local market.
- 02
Utility capacity
Electricity, natural gas and water confirmed for the specific site and timeline.
- 03
Logistics
Highway, rail, port and border connectivity for inbound and outbound flows.
- 04
Customers
Distance and transit time to the customers the operation will serve.
- 05
Suppliers
Local supplier depth and the potential to localize sourcing.
- 06
Real estate
Existing buildings, land and build-to-suit alternatives that fit the process.
- 07
Infrastructure
Access roads, telecommunications and critical infrastructure around the site.
- 08
Expansion capacity
Land and infrastructure headroom for future phases.
- 09
Permitting environment
Requirements, sequence and local processes that shape the timeline.
- 10
Operating cost considerations
The cost drivers that differ between locations once the plant is running.
02Methodology
Comparable criteria, location by location.
Every candidate location is assessed against the same criteria and at the same depth, so the final comparison is made on equal terms.
| Criterion | Location A | Location B | Location C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01Labor | Screen → Validate → Confirm | Screen → Validate → Confirm | Screen → Validate → Confirm |
| 02Utility capacity | Screen → Validate → Confirm | Screen → Validate → Confirm | Screen → Validate → Confirm |
| 03Logistics | Screen → Validate → Confirm | Screen → Validate → Confirm | Screen → Validate → Confirm |
| 04Customers | Screen → Validate → Confirm | Screen → Validate → Confirm | Screen → Validate → Confirm |
| 05Suppliers | Screen → Validate → Confirm | Screen → Validate → Confirm | Screen → Validate → Confirm |
| 06Real estate | Screen → Validate → Confirm | Screen → Validate → Confirm | Screen → Validate → Confirm |
| 07Infrastructure | Screen → Validate → Confirm | Screen → Validate → Confirm | Screen → Validate → Confirm |
| 08Expansion capacity | Screen → Validate → Confirm | Screen → Validate → Confirm | Screen → Validate → Confirm |
03How we narrow the field
From a long list to a decision.
01Regions
Candidate regions screened against the core requirements.
02Corridors
Industrial corridors compared on labor, logistics and infrastructure.
03Locations
Specific cities, parks and properties validated with local sources.
04Site visits
A structured visit program for the shortlist.
05Decision
A comparable basis for the investment decision.
04Questions
Common questions.
How long does industrial site selection in Mexico take?
It depends on the complexity of the operation and how well defined its requirements are. We agree on a schedule with each client at the outset, based on scope.
Do you only work in the Bajío?
No. Our roots are in the Bajío, but projects are evaluated wherever in Mexico the right location is.
Do you provide legal or tax advice?
No. We coordinate the legal, tax and regulatory specialists a project requires and keep their work aligned with the project timeline.
What do you need from us to start?
A first conversation about the operation: footprint, workforce, utilities, logistics, timeline, customers and suppliers. The project intake form covers the essentials.
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