Rosemary Coates, Exec. Dir. Reshoring Institute



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SCMR Contributor and Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, Blue Silk Consulting
Phone 408 605-8867
Email [email protected]
Web https://www.bluesilkconsulting.com

Bio

Ms. Coates is the Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute and the President of Blue Silk Consulting, a Global Supply Chain consulting firm. She is a best-selling author of five supply chain management books including: 42 Rules for Sourcing and Manufacturing in China and Legal Blacksmith - How to Avoid and Defend Supply Chain Disputes. Ms. Coates lives in Silicon Valley and has worked with over 80 clients worldwide. She is also an Expert Witness for legal cases involving global supply chain matters. She is passionate about Reshoring.

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Smoot-Hawley redux?

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 · Rosemary Coates
The longer-term economic outlook is bleak for all of the countries involved in the tariff fight with higher consumer costs, loss of jobs, and increased international tensions, writes Rosemary Coates.

Become a mentor to a supply chain student

Thursday, January 2, 2025 · Rosemary Coates
Rosemary Coates of the Reshoring Institute shares her experiences as a mentor to supply chain students, and the value such mentorship provides for both the mentee and mentor.

Importing from China is about to get very expensive

Monday, December 9, 2024 · Rosemary Coates
It is important for supply chain professionals to understand the economics of production and global supply chains as tariffs will change the dynamic of global manufacturing.

EXIM Bank: Helping American exporters

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 · Rosemary Coates
Often overlooked, the Export-Import Bank of the United States plays a key role in financing U.S. exports by securing business loans, facilitating more than $10 billion in U.S. export sales a year.

Frictionless Podcast: How the U.S. ExIm Bank Helps American Exporters

Monday, November 11, 2024 · Rosemary Coates
Sandra Donzella from the U.S. Export-Import Bank discusses how ExIm programs, including export insurance and financing, help U.S. businesses expand internationally while minimizing financial risks.

Frictionless Videocast: Transforming the American Rust Belt into the Tech Belt

Monday, October 7, 2024 · Rosemary Coates
In this podcast, journalist Rebecca Fannin and reshoring expert Rosemary Coates discuss the transformation of America's Rust Belt into a high-tech hub driven by innovations like 3D printing, robotics, and electric vehicles.

Will the new president of Mexico help or hinder manufacturing?

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 · Rosemary Coates
Claudia Sheinbaum, the president-elect of Mexico, is proposing judicial reforms, but her ability to crack down on crime could impact continued manufacturing investment.

A Silk Road city

Thursday, July 25, 2024 · Rosemary Coates
While attitudes toward Americans have changed in the big cities along China’s eastern seaboard and eastern regions due to geopolitics, the people of Lanzhou were welcoming to U.S. trade mission.

The power of influence

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 · Rosemary Coates
Supply chain influencers are responsible for shifting direction in strategy. Over the past 25 years, influencers have introduced analytics into supply chains to make better decisions for instance. But, we must use this power wisely.

Why did my Amazon order arrive in a giant box?

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 · Rosemary Coates
Sustainability should be on every supply chain professional’s agenda and should include programs for suppliers, transportation, site location, warehousing, contract manufacturing, and packaging.

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