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Watch: Kuehne+Nagel's Ian Slaven on resilience and Mexico's role in automotive supply chains in the Americas
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Ian Slaven, vice president of global sales and vertical lead for automotive at Kuehne+Nagel, discusses Mexico's role in the Americas' automotive sector and how strategic planning can limit the impact of disruptions on supply chain operations.
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This article was produced by Automotive Logistics in partnership with Kuehne+Nagel
Ahead of Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Mexico 2025 in Mexico City, Ian Slaven, vice president of global sales and vertical lead for automotive at Kuehne+Nagel, shared his thoughts on the importance of resilience and the trade relationships between Mexico and other countries in the Americas.
On the need for resilience in today's landscape, Slaven identifies Mexico's critical role in the wider region's automotive supply chains and the impact that disruptions in Mexico can have on the rest of the world. "When we see disruption in Mexico, the reverbaration that's felt throughout the industry is really significant," he says.
He emphasises an aspect of cross-border logistics in the Americas that often gets overlooked: the fact that parts often move across borders multiple times in their life cycle. Because of this, Slaven says it is important the industry gives itself "some time horizon to work within this relationship so that there's not a level of uncertainty or volatility present". He notes that this is vital for firms to effectively plan ahead in the mid and long term.
Don't miss Kuehne+Nagel's Slaven at ALSC Mexico on the panel: 'Priorities to propel Mexico’s supply chain forward' on November 13 in Mexico City. Click here to register now.
