In the current context of nearshoring and Mexico’s growing integration into global supply chains  , a new era is dawning for the country’s transportation sector, which represents not only an opportunity for economic development, but also a challenge.

In order to position Mexican transport companies in the international market and take advantage of the opportunities offered by foreign direct investment, Tiastica , Grupo Ezencial , GM Transport , Alibaba and T21 have joined forces in an unprecedented alliance.

The main objective of this collaboration is to promote the digital transformation of the sector by investing in advanced data science and analytics tools, which will allow the creation of a benchmark at a national level, offering each company a detailed diagnosis of its level of digital maturity and pointing out the areas of opportunity in strategic, operational, commercial, financial and fiscal aspects.

Adimir Benítez, director of Strategic Solutions at Tiastica, explained that when trying to gather valuable information, it is always very dispersed, even though large chambers have a lot of data statistics.

“It is a very difficult task, the information is very fragmented and the risk is that global chains are already here. We want to form an alliance that allows us to collect data to provide the transport sector with the ability to implement an effective digital transformation and prepare to compete against large conglomerates,” he said.

For his part, Gustavo Vargas, founding partner and CEO of Grupo Ezencial, emphasized the importance of working together on this project, since through interviews they have conducted, they found that the fundamental factor that large companies will require in the short and medium term is technology, from ERP systems and traceability to the ability to generate data in real time.

“We are facing an economic environment that could be very favourable, but to take advantage of it we need to work as a team. If we do not support and integrate each other, other foreign players will position themselves to take advantage of these opportunities,” he said.

Therefore, the first step is to register for the initiative , in which they will be sent an invitation to interact with a robot, through which they will be able to exchange information confidentially.

On March 24, a digital demo of a transport company will be presented, showing how to boost its growth and economic acceleration.

Analytical dashboard options can be displayed to make the company more profitable, ensure business continuity and provide a risk map.

In addition, a benchmark will be built that, through interaction with a robot, will allow the business’ maturity to be assessed in terms of strategy, sales, supply chain, financial and tax management, among other aspects.

This initiative not only seeks to modernize the sector, but also to prepare transport companies to compete in a global market that increasingly demands more technology and efficiency.

By participating, entrepreneurs will be able to identify their strengths, recognize their areas for improvement and chart a clear path toward digital transformation.

The invitation is open to all stakeholders in the transportation sector in Mexico and registration will allow access to exclusive information, activities and key dates to be part of this ambitious project.

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Within the framework of the publication of the project Diagnosis of the Labor Situation of the Automotive Sector in Mexico, implemented by the Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) , in collaboration with the University of Celaya and the National Auto Parts Industry (INA) , the results of the longitudinal study were presented that highlights the impact of the labor reform in the automotive sector, and how companies in the sector have adopted the provisions of the reform and Chapter 23 of the Treaty between Mexico, the United States and Canada (T-MEC), with the purpose of improving labor relations and promoting regulatory compliance.

The document assessed progress on key issues such as freedom of association, gender equality, prevention of violence and discrimination, as well as social dialogue .

“This analysis will allow us to design specific training to close the identified gaps and support the transition to a more inclusive and democratic work culture,” said Edgar Lee, project director.

The assessment included a quantitative survey of 261 companies and in-depth interviews with 26 industry leaders. Among the companies assessed, 59% are large organizations with more than 250 employees, while 30% are medium-sized and 11% are small. The study also included an assessment by region and company size to identify specific trends.

Ana Cuevas, a researcher at the University of Celaya, pointed out that 75% of the companies surveyed have already legitimized their collective contracts , and 76% obtained an approval level between 81% and 100%, “which reinforces transparency and union democracy,” she said.

He also noted that companies reported significant progress in violence prevention and freedom of association , both evaluated with an average of 4.3 out of 5 points.

“The automotive sector has stood out compared to other sectors in the modernization of its unions and in compliance with labor regulations, although traditional practices persist in some cases,” said Roberto Kuhlmann, a researcher at the University of Celaya.

On the other hand, Cuevas indicated that, despite an increase in the participation of women in operational and administrative areas, gaps persist in leadership positions. She also said that large companies have more structured policies, while small companies present specific efforts , “such as flexible schedules and breastfeeding rooms, but they lack institutional strategies,” she added.

Regarding the prevention of violence and discrimination, the implementation of NOM-035 has strengthened policies on this issue, however, challenges related to work stress persist due to the dynamics of the industry and just-in-time deliveries .

“Where there are clear regulations, such as NOM-035 and the labor reform, more concrete progress is observed,” Kulhmann added.

Despite progress, the assessment revealed that smaller companies face difficulties in implementing comprehensive strategies, especially in areas of gender equality and social dialogue. In addition, less regulated areas such as the prevention of discrimination require greater attention.

Edgar Lee added that over the next 20 months, the PADF will intensify training efforts to close the identified gaps and support companies in the transition to a more inclusive and law-compliant work culture.

According to experts, the study shows notable progress in regulatory compliance, but underlines the need for greater investment in comprehensive labor strategies, especially for small and medium-sized companies.

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