Nearshore, the AI-powered platform streamlining factory quoting and ordering across the Americas, has launched Luna AI — a conversational AI layer designed to automate and accelerate the sourcing process for brands and manufacturers. Available in the U.S. and Latin America, Luna AI connects businesses with factories specializing in apparel, leather, cosmetics, home goods, and other consumer products. Powered by Google’s Gemini and other AI models through the Google for Startups program, Luna AI acts as an intelligent agent that guides brands through supplier discovery, project matching, quote generation, and commercial term negotiation. The platform transforms workflows that once took weeks or months into processes completed in days. “Nearshore is redefining what’s possible in modern manufacturing,” said Danny Navarro, Head of Google for Startups, North America. “Their new intelligent agents will help companies connect with reliable factories across the Americas to better and more efficiently serve customers.” Historically, brands faced challenges finding suppliers capable of handling small-batch production and rapid turnaround times, while factories lacked the tools to efficiently evaluate or quote on new opportunities. Luna AI bridges this gap by combining proprietary data with AI trained by manufacturing experts and real-world insights from brands and suppliers. The result is a system that helps factories say “yes” to more qualified orders — boosting growth for small and mid-sized suppliers while enabling brands to respond faster to market demands. Luna AI’s initial rollout focuses on three key manufacturing categories across the Americas: Apparel & Sewn Goods: Ideal for brands seeking smaller production runs, capsule collections, or fast replenishment. Leather & Jewelry: Designed for scaling businesses that need precision and quality in high-end product development. Formulated Products & Cosmetics: Supports both enterprises and emerging brands launching agile, read-and-react product lines. “This is about unlocking agility in manufacturing,” said Tanya Menendez, Co-Founder and CEO of Nearshore. “Factories across the Americas want to compete on value, not just volume. With Luna, they finally can. We’re giving them the intelligence and tools to quote faster, adapt to demand, and serve a new generation of buyers.” The launch represents a significant step toward rebuilding resilient, sustainable, and responsive regional supply chains. By connecting manufacturers in the U.S. and Latin America, Nearshore reduces reliance on distant, high-risk sourcing and helps brands build more flexible, localized networks. With over 5,500 factories already on its platform — including some of the largest in the region — Nearshore is building an AI-driven ecosystem that’s faster, smarter, and more accessible. The platform automates the entire sourcing journey, from supplier matching to contract terms, all in real time. Nearshore is reimagining how modern manufacturing works — making regional production seamless, efficient, and scalable. Learn more at www.nearshored.ai.