Mexico Becomes Key Hub in Prologis’ Global Supply Chain Shift

Prologis’ 2026 Supply Chain Outlook Report reveals that global business leaders are redefining supply chain strategies around three operational pillars: AI, regional self-sufficiency, and energy resilience. Conducted by The Harris Poll, the study surveyed over 1,800 executives across the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, India, China, and Mexico, including more than 250 Mexican leaders, to assess how organizations are preparing for the next phase of global trade.

According to the report, 89% of global executives experienced energy-related disruptions in the past year, and 83% believe energy reliability will be the next major supply chain crisis. With 76% expecting power requirements to increase between 10% and 50% in the next five years, driven largely by AI adoption, companies are rethinking infrastructure priorities and location strategies. Nearly 90% say they would pay premium prices for reliable energy access, underscoring energy’s rise as a decisive competitive factor.

Mexico stands out in the report as a country rapidly repositioning itself as a hub for localized and energy-resilient supply chains. “Concerns about energy reliability are accelerating Mexico’s shift toward localized, self-sufficient supply chains. Globally, this makes Mexico not just a nearshoring opportunity but a pillar of supply chain resilience,” says Armando Fregoso, President, Prologis Latin America.

Key findings from Mexico highlight both the challenges and opportunities shaping this transformation:

• Energy disruptions are widespread: 41% of Mexican leaders reported blackouts or power fluctuations in the past year, significantly higher than the 31% global average. Moreover, 63% said their organizations are unprepared for severe weather-related events, compared to roughly half worldwide

• Regionalization is accelerating: 88% of Mexican companies are moving operations closer to end markets, surpassing the global average of 77%. For 40% of leaders, energy reliability now outweighs labor and tariff considerations in determining facility locations

• Technology adoption focuses on resilience: In line with global figures, 90% of Mexican firms implemented multiple resilience measures in the past year, such as risk-control systems and safety stock. Additionally, 57% are exploring advanced battery storage solutions for future facilities, a rate higher than in most other surveyed nations.

AI as a Global Imperative

Globally, AI leads 2026 investment priorities at 75%, far ahead of automation, supplier relationships, and energy efficiency. Seventy percent of organizations report advanced or transformational AI use, and nearly one-quarter already rely on AI-driven decision-making. Prologis emphasizes that the supply chain sector has now crossed the “AI adoption threshold,” with early adopters positioned to gain significant competitive advantage.

The report states that the convergence of AI, regionalization, and energy resilience represents the most significant evolution in supply chain design since the rise of globalization. As companies recalibrate toward localized, energy-secure, and intelligent operations, Mexico’s integration into these networks positions it as a critical player in the global reconfiguration of supply chains.

“Organizations that align technological innovation with regional and energy resilience will lead the next decade. Those that fail to adapt risk being left behind in a more complex, interconnected, and energy-dependent world,” says Prologis.