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How Mexico Built the World's Most Productive Auto Manufacturing Hub
In episode 80 of The Productivity Podcast, Lucas and Luna examine how Mexico transformed from a low-cost assembly destination into a globally competitive auto manufacturing powerhouse. They focus on the specific case of Aguascalientes, a state that now produces more vehicles per worker than Michigan or Bavaria. The episode traces three key productivity drivers: the Nissan-Renault alliance's cluster strategy, Mexico's unique labor productivity growth rate of 3.8 percent annually from 2010 to 2025, and how nearshoring since 2020 accelerated capital investment. They also discuss the…
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