The India Advantage

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How Smart Companies are Rebuilding Their Supply Chains with India and Mexico   For years, sourcing decisions followed this familiar pattern: Find the lowest factory cost. Scale it. Optimize it.   It was an effective model that built massive global supply chains. But it also increased dependence on a single trade corridor.   But the environment around that model has changed dramatically. What once felt efficient now carries more risk.   [...]

When Tariffs Change, Supply Chain Assumptions Need a Second Look

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When Tariffs Change, Supply Chain Assumptions Need a Second Look Tariff changes happen. All. The. Time. The good news is that they don’t require immediate sourcing moves. But they do change the assumptions behind cost, supplier selection, and diversification decisions. Recent reporting on a U.S.–India trade agreement highlighted a reduction in tariffs on India imports, lowering rates from 25% [...]

Why China +1 is Harder Than it Looks

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Why China +1 is Harder Than it Looks In the past several years, many supply chain leaders expected global sourcing to become more predictable. Instead, uncertainty has remained a defining feature as organizations move into 2026, shaping how sourcing decisions are made and revisited.   In response, purchasing executives focused on building more resilient supply chains by reducing dependence on China and [...]

More Than a Season: What Giving Back Taught Us in 2025

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More Than a Season: What Giving Back Taught Us in 2025 We’re deep into the holiday season, so it’s only natural to look back at the year behind us. At MES, our reflections always lead us to the people and communities who shape our work. This season reminds us how connected we are to one [...]

India–U.S. Trade Deal: The Next Big Shift in Global Supply Chains

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India–U.S. Trade Deal: The Next Big Shift in Global Supply Chains The India–U.S. trade negotiations are finally approaching a breakthrough. After months of backand-forth, both sides have aligned on key tariff and technology issues — signaling that a “Phase 1” agreement may be signed in the coming weeks. This deal isn’t just about trade flows. [...]

What a Senate Hearing Reveals About US–India Relations

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What Sergio Gor’s Senate Hearing Reveals About the Future of U.S.–India Relations In Washington last week, Sergio Gor—the nominee for U.S. Ambassador to India—sat before the Senate for his confirmation hearing. On the surface, it was a routine step in filling a longvacant post in New Delhi. But look closer, and the hearing became something [...]

Modi’s Defiance and Its Impact on India–US Trade

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Modi’s Defiance: How India has resisted U.S. Tariffs with Sovereignty, Energy Security, and SCO Diplomacy - MES The U.S. decision to impose 25–50% tariffs on Indian exports in response to India’s continued purchases of Russian crude oil has triggered one of the sharpest trade disputes in recent years. While Washington framed the move as a [...]

India–US Trade Deal Nears: What to Expect on Tariffs

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India–US Trade Deal Nears: What to Expect on Tariffs While public rhetoric on both sides was firm, the governments of Prime Minister Modi and President Trump have been engaged in detailed backchannel negotiations. This diplomatic restraint, prioritizing substantive talks over public dialogue, appears to be yielding results. The key to the breakthrough lies in a […]

MES Adds Megacasting Capability with 4400-Ton Die Press

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MES Offers Customers Megacasting Power: Now with a Bühler 4400-Ton Die Casting Press We're thrilled to announce a monumental leap forward in our manufacturing capabilities! We're excited to share that one of our key suppliers in Ningbo, China, has recently adopted a state-of-the-art BUHLER 4400-ton die casting press. This strategic investment signifies a new era [...]

Supply Chain Shocks: How to Future-Proof Your Business NOW

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Supply Chain Shocks: How to Future-Proof Your Business NOW By Hiten Shah, President & CEO – MES If the last few years have taught us anything, it's that supply chain shocks are no longer rare—they're routine. From global pandemics and geopolitical tensions to raw material shortages and port congestion, the next disruption isn't a matter [...]