CLAUT boosts automotive industry between Nuevo Leon & Texas

The automotive industry operating in northern Mexico is beginning to adjust its logistics strategy with a new focus: reducing emissions throughout the entire supply chain without compromising operational efficiency.

This approach was discussed at the recent meeting of the Supply Chain Committee of the Nuevo Leon Automotive Cluster (CLAUT), held in San Antonio, Texas, where companies in the sector analyzed practices, metrics, and trends that are redefining competitiveness in the industry.

Participants visited the Metalsa Sequencing Center, located within the Toyota Complex, where they gained firsthand insight into its “Just in Time” operation, logistics flows from Nuevo Leon, and the key performance indicators (KPIs) that enable production to remain synchronized with manufacturing requirements.

One of the central themes of the meeting was the measurement of the carbon footprint in the supply chain, addressed through a presentation by Eduardo Shelley of Siemens Digital Industries Software, with an emphasis on Scope 3, which covers indirect emissions generated throughout the value chain.

Industry representatives agreed that integration between Mexico and the United States—particularly between Nuevo Leon and Texas—is a strategic factor in strengthening the industry’s competitiveness.