Nearshoring is raising expectations for the responsiveness of Mexican companies, while artificial intelligence adoption is progressing at different rates. For companies seeking to join or grow within supply chains, adopting technology is not enough: they also need to connect it with tasks, information, and operational tracking.
The data show both progress and the challenge that remains. In June 2026, 48.5% of Mexican companies with more than 100 employees surveyed by the Bank of Mexico reported using artificial intelligence; in machinery, components, and equipment, the proportion was 57.5%. Meanwhile, a study of supply chains in Mexico found that 54% of the organizations surveyed had not yet implemented AI in their operations, although 78% identified opportunities for improvement related to this technology.
The challenge: moving from the tool to the process
These indicators do not, on their own, prove that adopting AI guarantees greater productivity or access to nearshoring contracts. They do point to an opportunity for companies to assess where the technology may be useful and how to measure its results. Without clear objectives, organized information, and defined owners, initiatives can remain isolated trials.
A practical approach is to define the scope of a process—for example, task coordination or request tracking—identify the data it requires, and establish indicators before expanding it. Automation and AI can support specific activities, but their usefulness must be verified in each operation.
Connecting management and tracking
At Onix Board, we bring project and task management, automation, communication, and analytics together in one ecosystem. Teams can organize activities and owners on boards, connect interactions with follow-up actions, and review workflow and channel metrics. This enables a company to explore a clearly defined use case and review its performance without presenting the platform as a guarantee of industrial compliance or commercial results.
For Mexican companies seeking to meet the demands of more connected supply chains, the next step is to choose a priority process and agree on how to assess progress. Learn about Onix Board and consider which workflow in your organization could benefit from more coordinated and measurable management.