Reshoring Institute

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.

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.

Reglobalization drives the modern supply chain network

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 · Brian Straight
The pursuit of low-cost networks left supply chains vulnerable to volatility. Now, they are refocusing on networks that are resilient, agile and flexible with the added focus on cost.

Nearshoring shifts focus of procurement leaders

Friday, June 7, 2024 · Bridget McCrea
Bringing production and sourcing back to the United States or to a country in close proximity have always been goals for companies that want to gain better control over their supply chains. But for procurement leaders, it adds complexity.

A reshoring history lesson

Friday, May 10, 2024 · Brian Straight
The reshoring trend is rapidly accelerating, but it is not new. Reshoring Institute Executive Director Rosemary Coates provided a history lesson on reshoring at the recent ISM World conference.

How one small part held up shipments of thousands of autos

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 · Rosemary Coates
The recent case of thousands of autos being denied entry to the U.S. over concerns of forced labor used by a sub-assembly supplier illustrates the need to improve scrutiny of the supply chain.

Foxconn’s Tijuana Manufacturing Operation Shows the Nearshoring Possibilities

Thursday, February 1, 2024 · Rosemary Coates
Reshoring Institute Executive Director Rosemary Coates got a first-hand look at Foxconn’s Tijuana manufacturing site and saw what is possible when companies invest in nearshoring.

The Astonishing Port of Laredo

Friday, October 27, 2023 · Rosemary Coates
The expected continued growth in cross-border commerce with Mexico is likely to attract new investment all along the border. The nearshoring activity to Mexico and reshoring to the U.S. will continue for years to come.

When Reshoring Projects Fail

Tuesday, August 15, 2023 · Rosemary Coates
The temptation to reshore manufacturing is growing, but there are pitfalls that can derail a project if proper planning is not part of the process.

This is the strangest economy

Wednesday, June 21, 2023 · Rosemary Coates
With so much uncertainty and mixed economic signals, it is hard, if not impossible, to see trends or predict what will happen in the supply chain.

Supply Chain Design Meets the Reshoring Trend

Thursday, March 2, 2023 · Bridget McCrea
Companies are rethinking globalization and repositioning more of their operations and sourcing closer to home. Here’s how the trend is affecting supply chain design.

Talking Supply Chain: Reshoring, nearshoring, global labor rates and more.

Saturday, December 17, 2022 · Bob Trebilcock
On this episode, we catch up with Rosemary Coates, host of the Frictionless podcast, and an expert on global supply chain management. SCMR’s Editorial Director Bob Trebilcock hosts.

China is no longer a low-cost labor country

Thursday, October 20, 2022 · SCMR Staff
Research by The Reshoring Institute shows the lowest-cost countries are now India, Mexico and Vietnam.

Introducting the Frictionless Podcast, hosted by Rosemary Coates

Tuesday, May 31, 2022 · Bob Trebilcock
A renowned supply chain expert, Coates explores the latest development in supply chain today, including the rise of women in supply chain.

Reshaping Global Supply Chains

Tuesday, March 1, 2022 · Bridget McCrea
With less emphasis on cost and a bigger focus on risk reduction, organizations are rethinking their supply chain design and coming up with new ways to keep these critical networks running smoothly.
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