The forum, organized by the U.S.
National Academy of Engineering and Tecnológico de Monterrey, brought together experts to explore how artificial intelligence, applied research, process optimization, and advanced manufacturing can strengthen industrial integration across Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
The forum’s topics address a central question for operations and strategy leaders: how can technology and specialized expertise be translated into decisions that improve supply chain performance and adaptability? MONTERREY, Mexico, Nov.
03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Transforming North America’s supply chains requires building the knowledge, technology, and engineering capabilities needed to anticipate risks, optimize operations, and strengthen competitiveness.
These challenges were the focus of the international forum From Resilience to New Opportunities: Building the North American Supply Chain of the Future, held at the Monterrey campus of Tecnológico de Monterrey.
The event brought together experts from academia, industry, and the innovation ecosystem to examine the effects of production restructuring, nearshoring, and accelerating technological change in Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
In this context, Tecnológico de Monterrey hosted the first meeting in Mexico among the U.S.
National Academy of Engineering, the Mexican Academy of Engineering, and Tecnológico de Monterrey, providing a platform for dialogue on the role of engineering in strengthening regional integration and competitiveness.
As part of the event, the panel “Engineering the Future of North American Competitiveness” brought together Tsu-Jae Liu, President of the NAE; Guillermo Aguirre Esponda, President of the Mexican Academy of Engineering; and David Garza, President of Tecnológico de Monterrey Education Group.
The discussion addressed the importance of strengthening Mexico’s capabilities to move beyond manufacturing into higher-value activities, with an emphasis on design, innovation, and technological development.
“How can we, as a country, transition from a value chain focused on manufacturing to one that drives innovation, product development, and higher-value solutions? That is the main challenge.
In some sectors, such as semiconductors, Mexico has made significant progress, particularly in production tied to artificial intelligence servers.
However, we need to move toward higher-value activities, particularly in design and innovation,” said David Garza.
Tsu-Jae Liu highlighted Mexico’s manufacturing expertise and its potential to participate in semiconductor design, provided that training opportunities and....
