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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Friday, October 25, 2019 · Rosemary Coates
Perhaps with everything going on in the Middle East and in Washington, you missed it. But China's Golden Week is important to note.
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