Podcasts
Rosemary Coates, host of the Frictionless Supply Chain Podcast on Supply Chain Management Review
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.
Beth Hayes, Consultant to Pharmaceutical Companies
In this episode of the Frictionless Supply Chain, Beth Hayes, a consultant to pharmaceutical companies, joins host Rosemary Coates, executive director of the Reshoring Institute, to discuss the complexity of pharmaceutical supply chains.
Pharmaceuticals and other medical products require unique compliance with FDA regulations and control. This complexity sets this industry’s supply chains apart from most others.
From individualized treatments to massive production of building block chemicals, the manufacturing of these products is global, often sourced from China and India. The risks of these long global supply chains and America’s dependence on imports were fully exposed during the pandemic. This resulted in new regulations, massive funding opportunities, and the reshoring of production.
Hayes has spent over 15 years navigating the intersection of life sciences and technology, with a career that spans biopharma leaders like Pfizer, tech giants like Salesforce, and top-tier consultancies like Accenture and KPMG. Currently, she consults to biopharma and related segments helping to modernize their businesses and evolve through AI-driven transformation
Beth Hayes can be contacted on LinkedIn. You can reach out to the Reshoring Institute at www.Reshoringinstitute.org for more information on this important topic.
Sara Rich, VP of Supply Chain and Customer Success at Supplyframe
DESIGN-TO-SOURCE INTELLIGENCE
Listen as Sarah Rich, Vice President of Operations and Customer Success at Supplyframe, and Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, discuss design tools as new products are developed.
In this episode, Ms. Rich discusses Supplyframe, a software and intelligence gathering toolset used by design engineers at the very beginning of supply chain management. Supplyframe is an intelligence and design-to-source platform for the electronics value chain.
Sarah has spent her career leading global teams that create exceptional customer experiences and operational standards that deliver best-in-class service and establish life-long customer partnerships. She helped launch Supplyframe in 2003 as the third team member, along with the two co-founders. She’s passionate about customer advocacy and a champion for women in male-dominated fields,
Design engineers use Supplyframe to assist in the design of products and to research raw materials and component parts using data sheets, 3D modeling, and to allow for researching vendors and product pricing. Supplyframe captures what engineers are researching, supplier pricing, and availability, and then uses this information to identify trends and create insights to help with the design of new products. Supplyframe uses predictive analytics based on AI that assist in the design and identification of risk factors such as end-of-life parts and global shortages.
Supplyframe is a Siemens company and collaborates with other Siemens tools and research. Supplyframe works with OEM manufacturers and contract manufacturers/EMS suppliers.
Her advice for upcomers in supply chain is to be the first to raise your hand to ask questions. She says we should always be learning, particularly about AI. To learn more about Supplyframe and other Siemens solutions, go to https://xcelerator.siemens.com/global/en/ecosystem/supplyframe.html.
To learn more about reshoring and beyond, contact Rosemary Coates at rcoates@ReshoringInstitute.org
Marina Ivanov, CEO of Apex Transit Solutions
Women Leaders in the Trucking Industry
Listen as Marina Ivanov, Co-Founder and CEO of Apex Transit Solutions, and Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, discuss being the CEO of a trucking company.
Marina Ivanov started Apex Transit Solutions with just two trucks. Today, Apex owns 90 trucks and 180 trailers, and also provides truck brokerage services.
In this episode, Ms. Ivanov discusses operating a trucking company known for exceptional customer service by anticipating the customer’s needs before they ask. Exceptional customer service is part of the Apex mission and philosophy.
Apex is dealing with the current tariffs by repositioning trucks in markets where there is more tonnage. They are currently experiencing a general downturn and weakness in the economy, but Ivanov believes this is temporary. She expects freight volume to increase, especially cross-border loads from Mexico, entering the U.S. via Port Laredo.
Ms. Ivanov is an advocate for women in the trucking industry. She holds a leadership position in the National Women in Trucking Organization, North Carolina Chapter. She is also a membership leader in the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) and a member of Women in Manufacturing (WIM). Apex hires women truck drivers and for other supporting positions at Apex. Women truck drivers are only 7% nationwide, but Apex has 17% women drivers, and according to Ivanov, women have better safety and loyalty records.
Her advice for upcoming women in the trucking industry is to always be yourself. Don’t apologize for being a woman leader in this industry. She says success means you’ve had an impact, be kind, and make a difference in others’ lives. Focus on personal growth. Ask yourself, what can I do better today than yesterday?
How to Avoid – and Defend – Supply-Chain Disputes
SupplyChainBrain.com
Disputes with suppliers can be costly. Now there’s a guide to avoiding them – and defending against them when they do occur.
Lessons in reshoring: How to Move Production Out of China
China Tariffs: The reshoring of manufacturing from China is no longer in question. Whether that work ever makes it back to the U.S., however, is another matter entirely.
Reshoring; Setting a Course on Manufacturing’s Road Home
From the giants of industry to SMEs spurring innovation and driving competition, manufacturers know returning operations to US shores from overseas factories will revitalize our economy. But exactly how does an enterprise of any size plan and execute their return?
Pamela Bracher, ATA Deputy General Counsel
What You Should Know About the Trucking Industry
Listen as Pamela Bracher, Deputy General Counsel at the American Trucking Associations, and Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, discuss the trucking industry.
Pamela Bracher is a trial attorney and the Deputy General Counsel at the ATA. Her background and experience working in the trucking industry make her uniquely qualified for her role in advocating for policy development and legal changes on behalf of the trucking industry.
In this episode, Ms. Bracher discusses the differences between asset-based carriers and truck brokers and the liabilities that can be assigned to each in case of an accident. Shippers need to understand the differences and the risks associated with each.
Ms. Bracher also describes the Carmack Amendment, a law that limits a trucker’s liability when there is loss or damage to a shipment. She identifies ways that companies can mitigate their risk and the time limits for filing a claim. The use of technology, including telematics – technology that transmits, receives, and stores vehicle data – and how this information is used in the case of a trucking accident. This includes the use of outward and inward-facing dash cams.
Her advice for upcomers in the trucking industry is to always learn new things, consider lateral moves in your career, and continuously build your network.
To learn more about the ATA, go to www.trucking.org. To learn more about reshoring, contact Rosemary Coates at rcoates@ReshoringInstitute.org
Kathleen Chan, Founder and CEO of Calico
Global Sourcing and Manufacturing with Calico
Listen as Kathleen Chan Founder and CEO of Calico and Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, discuss global sourcing software.
Kathleen Chan is the Founder and CEO of Calico, a global sourcing and manufacturing platform, that’s helping businesses design products and find production locations worldwide. In these days of chaotic tariff policy and unpredictable changes in geopolitics, Kathleen’s company can help guide manufacturers through the maze of world trade.
In this episode, Kathleen describes how Calico uses AI technology to assist in the design and development of apparel, footwear, and jewelry. On the Calico platform customers can create their product design and then be matched with more than 150 vetted manufacturers worldwide. Calico staff can assist in overseeing production on location.
Kathleen describes companies that are leaving China have renewed interest in Turkey, Latin America, and Southeast Asia for manufacturing. No matter where in the world customers are sourcing, Calico can deliver a total landed cost profile for customers’ products from alternate global locations. Because of the high labor content in apparel, footwear, and jewelry, very little of this manufacturing will come back to the U.S.
To learn more about Calico, go to www.JoinCalico.com, and to learn more about reshoring, contact Rosemary Coates at rcoates@ReshoringInstitute.org
KAREN MURPHY Trade Compliance Executive
The Chaotic World of Trade Today
Listen as Karen Murphy International Trade Advisor and Trade Compliance Expert, and Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, discuss the current state of tariffs and trade.
Karen Murphy is a Silicon Valley senior executive veteran of several companies including Flex and Applied Materials, and an expert in trade compliance. Her vast experience offers a rare discussion of the difficulty of complying with U.S. import and export regulations.
In this episode, Karen and Rosemary discuss technology changes, globalization, and particularly the rise of manufacturing in China and how these events over the past 25 years have shaped trade compliance regulations. Karen also tells us about the current changes in strategy by the Trump Administration affecting trade practices and the chaos it is causing for trade professionals. Trade compliance is the “tip of the spear” in importing and exporting and as it grows more complex, more expertise and technology are required to operate effectively.
Every country has regulatory infrastructure that trade compliance professionals must understand and work with. These regulations apply to physical shipments, foreign nationals, shipments, and technical discussions. Regulations change frequently, especially in the current environment.
ANDREA KLEIN, CEO of Rand Technologies
The Global Technology Supply Chain
Listen as Andrea Klein, CEO of Rand Technology, and Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, discuss the history of high technology over the past 30 years.
Andrea Klein is the CEO of Rand Technology, a sophisticated, full-service technology hardware distributor/reseller offering a comprehensive suite of products and services to support Fortune 500 customers worldwide.
In this episode, Andrea discusses her long and very successful career in technology and the changes and major shifts in the business environment, that have occurred over the past 30 years that she has been at the helm of Rand Technologies. Rand is laser-focused on customer service and filling the needs of customers in complicated technology supply chains. The company is one of a handful of technology distributors reselling hardware and providing services. Andrea travels the world meeting with suppliers and customers and keeping up with new technology developments.
To learn more about Rand Technology, contact www.randtech.com and Rosemary Coates at rcoates@ReshoringInstitute.org
SANDRA DONZELLA, Deputy Managing Director of the Export-Import Bank of the United States
How the U.S. ExIm Bank Helps American Exporters
Listen as Sandra Donzella, from America’s official export credit agency, and Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, discuss the United States Export Import Bank.
Sandra Donzella is the Deputy Managing Director of the Export-Import Bank of the United States. The ExIm Bank’s Mission is to promote U.S. jobs by facilitating exports. When American companies expand their exports, they put more Americans to work.
In this episode, Sandra Donzella discusses the programs and support that the U.S. ExIm Bank provides to exporters who need financing and guarantees for their international shipments. The most popular ExIm program is the insurance offering where ExIm ensures that the exporter will get paid by its international customer. This minimizes the risk and exposure of international customers. ExIm also provides some direct loans, and working capital loans for American exporters.
There are more than 100 export credit agencies in other countries, where these countries also financially support their exporters.
To learn more about the United States ExIm Bank contact Sandra Donzella on LinkedIN and Rosemary Coates at rcoates@ReshoringInstitute.org
Rebecca Fannin, Author and CNBC Contributor about her new book Silicon Heartland – Transforming the Rust Belt to Tech Belt
Transforming the American Rust Belt into the Tech Belt
Listen as Rebecca Fannin, Journalist and Author of 4 books, and Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, discuss the rise of high-tech industries in the American Rust Belt.
Rebecca Fannin is a journalist, CNBC special contributor, and author of 4 books. She has been writing about technology, first in Asia, and now in the heartland of America for many years. Rebecca published her first book, Silicon Dragon, in 2008 about the rise of technology in China. Rebecca has recently published her 4th book, Silicon Heartland, a fascinating tale of how the rustbelt in America has transformed into a technology belt. This is so important for supply chains and manufacturers that are reshoring to America.
In this episode, Rebecca discusses the significant transformation of the heartland of America from a rust belt to a technology belt. In the heartland, technology has been introduced in 3D printing, new machine tools, robotics, electric vehicles, and new ways of making steel. These technologies combined with digital innovation has resulted in the rebirth of the region. Much of this change has been triggered by local university research and investment by the U.S. Government and large businesses such as P&G, Intel, and Google.
To learn more about Silicon Heartland and the rebirth of technology in the Rust Belt, contact Rosemary Coates at rcoates@ReshoringInstitute.org
Anne Dempsey Executive Vice President of Land, Industrial, and Distressed Assets at Colliers
Selecting A New Manufacturing Site
Listen as Anne Dempsey, Executive Vice President at Colliers, and Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, discuss the process for selecting a new site for manufacturing and data centers, among other uses.
Anne Dempsey is an Executive Vice President at Colliers International, where she leads the only all-female team of brokers in Chicago and specializes in land disposition and acquisition for various property types.
In this episode, Anne discusses the variables that must be considered when selecting land for development including availability of power and water, access to highways, rail, airports, and seaports. In addition, supply chain professionals should provide input regarding both supplier and customer locations. Without the input of supply chain staff, companies may make a sub-optimal decision about the location of a new site. Anne also discusses working with foreign investors who are unfamiliar with regulations, benefits, and costs of potential sites. That’s where Anne and her team provide expert guidance in the selection process.
To learn more about Colliers International, contact Anne Dempsey on LinkedIn or at
anne.dempsey@colliers.com and Rosemary Coates at rcoates@ReshoringInstitute.org
Darcy MacClaren, Chief Revenue Officer, SAP Digital Supply Chain
The Digital Supply Chain and Artificial Intelligence
Listen as Darcy MacClaren, Chief Revenue Officer, SAP Digital Supply Chain, and Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, discuss the importance of AI in software deployment.
In this episode, Darcy MacClaren describes her work with SAP customers in digital transformation focusing on supply chains.
Advanced functionality in supply chain management has been evolving at SAP for many years, and now the use of AI is embedded in the software. This allows for predictive solutions to improve efficiency and decision making.
Darcy has a particular affinity for empowering women in supply chain management and has spearheaded new programs for women at SAP and other companies to develop their careers and learn more about Supply Chain Management.
Darcy’s recommendations for building your career include: Develop a passion for what you are doing. Know your craft – learn the subject matter to become proficient in your area. Be collaborative. Make sure you have a voice in decisions
To learn more about SAP Digital Supply Chain, contact Darcy MacClaren on LinkedIN and Rosemary Coates at rcoates@ReshoringInstitute.org
Commissioner Maria-Elena Giner, International Boundary and Water Commission
The Importance of Water at the U.S./Mexico Border
Listen as Dr. Maria Elena Giner, Commissioner of the US International Boundary and Water Commission, and Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, discuss the importance of water at the U.S./Mexico border.
In this episode, Commissioner Giner discusses the border treaties and the sharing of water resources between the U.S. and Mexico.
An abundance of water is necessary for sustainable growth in population, industry, and agriculture. The cross-border treaties are helping to improve the environmental conditions of the U.S./Mexico border region to advance the well-being of residents in both nations. But there are also water politics involved regarding the Rio Grande and Colorado Rivers. Further concerns about global warming, droughts, and other weather events must also be considered. Agriculture takes nearly 80% of the water and when there is a shortage of water, cuts are made to agriculture first, becoming an emergency in supplying food to North America.
Dr. Giner’s recommendations for building your career include: Learn to advocate for yourself. If you are not uncomfortable, you will not grow. Take on challenges to build your body of expertise and don’t fear rejection.
To learn more about the International Boundry and Water Commission, contact www.ibwc.org and Commissioner Giner on LinkedIn, and Rosemary Coates at rcoates@ReshoringInstitute.org.
ADI KLEIMAN, VP of PRODUCT at aiOla
Using the Power of AI in Supply Chains
Listen as Adi Kleiman, Vice President of Product at aiOla and Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, discuss using AI speech recognition in an industrial environment.
In this episode, Adi Kleiman explains the process of translating manual processes into speech-based workflow. Speech is the primary and most natural form of communication. aiOla translates natural speech into data and workflows, so that workers can skip writing things down or trying to remember details. Instead, they can simply speak the details and aiOla translates this into data. aiOla understands business jargon – beyond anything else in the market today. Business processes require at least 50% of industry language, such as jargon and acronyms, to complete safely, accurately, and successfully. ROI is almost immediate with aiOla technology. Adi’s recommendations for building your career include: express your ideas, advocate for achieving your goals, and leverage the power of networking. Your network is a source for inspiration and guidance. The power of networks opens doors.
To learn more about aiOla, contact Adi Kleiman on LinkedIN or Rosemary Coates at
rcoates@ReshoringInstitute.org
ANN MARIE JONKMAN – Senior Director of Global Industry Strategy at Blue Yonder
Understanding Your Supply Chain Goals
Listen as Ann Marie Jonkman, Senior Director of Global Industry Strategy at Blue Yonder, and Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, discuss understanding your supply chain goals in this episode of The Frictionless Supply Chain.
In this episode, Ann Marie Jonkman explains the importance of understanding your supply chain goals and reengineering your processes before you begin to implement software. She oversees customer needs and strategy and translates these customer needs into how Blue Yonder software will work to achieve client goals. She describes returns processing and the use of AI in supply chain operations.
Ann Marie’s professional journey took twists and turns and ended up in supply chain software. Blue Yonder offers end-to end solutions in retail and manufacturing.
Ann Marie’s recommendation for supply chain professionals: prepare a career plan, learn about all aspects of your industry, become a subject matter expert, and continue to learn.
To learn more about Blue Yonder, contact Ann Marie on LinkedIN and Rosemary Coates at rcoates@ReshoringInstitute.org
“When Your Supply Chain Swims All Over the World” with Jill Donoghue of Bumble Bee Foods
Listen as Rosemary Coates and Jill Donoghue, Vice President at Bumble Bee Foods discuss a global supply chain that moves around the world and a customer base with big swings in demand. Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, hosts this episode of The Frictionless Supply Chain.
In this episode, Jill Donoghue explains the complexity of supply chains and the required response to changes in demand such as during the pandemic, when demand for canned tuna was extremely high. She describes the focus on the top 7 SKUs during the pandemic to meet the additional demand. Bumble Bee has learned to be very flexible in times of extreme volatility such as weather events when people buy supplies such as water and canned food.
Jill’s recommendation for supply chain professionals: get as much experience as you can in as many areas of supply chain as possible to give you a broad understanding of all aspects of supply chain management.
Warehouse Execution Systems Improving Efficiency and Productivity with Rebecca Call of VARGO
Listen as Rosemary Coates and Rebecca Call, Solutions Architect and Sales Engineer at Vargo discuss the use of new technologies in manufacturing. Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, hosts this episode of The Frictionless Supply Chain.
In this episode, Rebecca Call explains the use of Warehouse Execution Systems, specifically Vargo’s COFE software. These WES systems are the next generation advanced technology including warehouse operations, integration with other technologies such as pick-to-light, robotics, and AI. COFE software optimizes human resources in operations, resulting in better utilization, higher productivity rates, and more efficiency. COFE is also known for its integration capabilities to other business software.
Listen to Cathy Ma, VP at the Association for Manufacturing Technology discuss new technologies
Listen as Rosemary Coates and Cathy Ma, the Vice President of Integrated Product Solutions at the Association For Manufacturing Technology (AMT) discuss the use of new technologies in manufacturing. Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, hosts this episode of The Frictionless Supply Chain.
In this episode, Cathy Ma, tells us about the work of the AMT and the growth in manufacturing automation in the U.S. Cathy uses her broad international background to meld the ideas of data collection, social preferences, and technology solutions for the best and most efficient outcomes in manufacturing. Membership in AMT helps manufacturers learn about new technologies and the application of these solutions at their peer companies. AMT also hosts several worldwide events each year focused on advanced technologies.
The Uyghur Forced Labor Act Is Causing Disruption and Distress in Global Supply Chains
In this episode, Attorney Adrienne Braumiller discusses the Uyghur Forced Labor Protection Act that went into effect over a year ago and is causing much distress and disruption in global supply chains. All goods coming from Xijiang province and the Uyghur Autonomous Region in China are presumed to contain forced labor and are banned from entering the U.S. unless proven otherwise. This has become a very difficult issue for importers, as any goods made with Uyghur labor, no matter the origin of the goods, are prohibited. Ms. Braumiller has recommendations for how to control your supply chain and protect your company.
Essential Change Management with Lucy Hall
Listen in as Rosemary Coates and Lucy Hall, Organizational Change Leader and Consultant, discuss managing change in business organizations. Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, hosts this episode of The Frictionless Supply Chain.
In this episode, Lucy Hall discusses the process of change and why it is so difficult for humans to change. Transformation of any kind is a difficult process, especially when implementing new systems or undertaking big projects. It is critical that management and executive leadership set goals and guide organizations through the change. It’s important to develop the vision for the project, write a charter, develop training, coach the team, define the metrics, and celebrate successes.
“Managing China Considerations When Nearshoring to Mexico”
Moderator: Rosemary Coates, Reshoring Institute – rcoates@reshoringinstitute.org
Dan Harris, Harris Sliwoski
Fernando Rivadeneyra, Rivadeneyra, Trevino & de Campo
Alex Bryant, East West Associates
Stephanie Rodriguez, U.S. National Director of Industrial Services at Colliers
Commercial Real Estate for the Coming Manufacturing Supercycle
Listen in as Rosemary Coates and Stephanie Rodriguez, the U.S. National Director of Industrial Services at Colliers, discuss the impact on supply chain in selecting the right commercial real estate. Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, hosts this episode of The Frictionless Supply Chain.
In this episode, Stephanie Rodriguez discusses the requirements that go into selecting commercial buildings for businesses. So many of the requirements include aspects of supply chain and logistics that it is very important for supply chain professionals to have input into the decision, particularly with the coming manufacturing supercycle. The U.S. government’s investment dollars in manufacturing are coming from the three enormous funding bills passed by Congress in the past two years. This money is fueling the expected manufacturing supercycle requiring new facilities.
Things like enough space around the shipping docs for delivery trucks, 18-wheelers, and container trucks to back in, ceiling heights to accommodate racking, high-speed and redundant internet connections, are just a few of the potential building requirements. Access to highways, rail heads, airports, and seaports are a few more considerations. For these reasons, supply chain people need to be involved in commercial real estate decisions.
To learn more about commercial real estate, contact Stephanie Rodriguez at www.Colliers.com and Rosemary Coates at rcoates@ReshoringInstitute.org
Frictionless Supply Chain Podcast – Danielle Malconian, Owner of Vikki Vi Apparel and CEO of Plus By Design
Listen in as Rosemary Coates and Danielle Malconian, Owner of Vikki Vi Apparel and CEO of Plus By Design, discuss the the world of apparel and fashion. Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, hosts this episode of The Frictionless Supply Chain.
In this episode, Danielle Malconian discusses the online apparel business and the market for plus-size fashion. Apparel sales changed dramatically during the pandemic, with people working from home and wearing casual clothes and loungewear. Danielle adapted her business by making and selling face coverings for the first few months. But then, the market for high-quality comfortable business, travel, and event clothing returned. Vikki Vi’s very loyal customers continued to buy.
Danielle has experienced the ups and downs of global supply chains, too. Although Vikki Vi fashion is all manufactured in the U.S., some high-quality fabrics are made in Korea. Dealing with global supply chains can be a daunting task.
To learn more about apparel manufacturing and sales, and the Vikki Vi brand, contact Rosemary Coates at rcoates@ReshoringInstitute.org
Frictionless Supply Chain Podcast – Lisa Dender, Global Lead for Product Chemical Regulations at IBM
Listen in as Rosemary Coates and Lisa Dender, Global Leader at IBM, discuss the circular economy and the new REACH regulations. Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, hosts this episode of The Frictionless Supply Chain.
In this episode, Lisa Dender, Global Lead for Product Chemical Regulations at IBM, discusses forever chemicals in global supply chains and what we are learning about new regulations in the U.S. and the EU. Lisa is a brilliant Stanford Engineering graduate and a long-term supply chain professional. Lisa says, “Supply Chains rule the world.”
This is a continuing discussion regarding PFAS chemicals. These chemicals resist degradation in the environment and accumulate in the body — studies have shown potential adverse human health effects from exposure to some PFAS. New regulations are driving chemical companies to stop producing many of these. Sourcing these products is
going to become more difficult and the restrictions on shipping and recycling them are more complex.
To learn more about IBM Product Chemicals Regulations contact Lisa Dender on LinkedIn and Rosemary Coates at
rcoates@ReshoringInstitute.org
Frictionless Supply Chain Podcast – Ruyi Gaffney, COO of CONNEX Marketplace
Listen in as Rosemary Coates and Ruyi Gaffney, COO at CONNEX, connecting manufacturers to buyers. Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, hosts this episode of The Frictionless Supply Chain.
In this episode, Ruyi Gaffney tells us about a strategic tool, CONNEX Marketplace. CONNEX is an online platform that brings manufacturers and customers together to do business. The marketplace is an exchange center or a meeting place that enables manufacturers to offer their products and reach potential buyers. It also helps buyers to find suppliers with current products and the potential capability to produce new products.
CONNEX Marketplace is rapidly being adopted by Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) programs across the country to solve many of the current supply chain issues by intelligently connecting small American manufacturers and suppliers to large primes, OEM’s and government buyers. Manufacturers and suppliers can quickly post and respond to needs, visualize supply chain risk, search for qualified suppliers and instantly discover new business opportunities.
To learn more about CONNEX Marketplace contact contact@connexmarketplace.com and Rosemary Coates at rcoates@ReshoringInstitute.org
Frictionless Supply Chain Podcast – Lisa Nemer, Vice President of Finance & Operations at Shipping Solutions
Listen in as Rosemary Coates and Lisa Nemer, the Vice President of Finance & Operations at Shipping Solutions, discuss the documents required to ship internationally. Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, hosts this episode of The Frictionless Supply Chain.
In this episode, Lisa Nemer helps us to understand the requirements and preparation of documents required to ship internationally and to comply with the export regulations of the United States. This is not a trivial task and requires skill, training, and software to assist in fulfilling all of the requirements for exporting from the U.S. and importing into other countries.
While we spend a lot of time talking about big ideas and strategies in global supply chains, we must also consider how we actually execute and document shipments.
Be sure to listen here or wherever you get your podcasts.
To learn more about Shipping Solutions contact https://www.shippingsolutions.com and Rosemary Coates at
rcoates@ReshoringInstitute.org
Frictionless Supply Chain Podcast – Kaitlyn Glancy, Vice President, North America at Flexport
Innovation in Global Logistics and Trade Management at Flexport
Listen in as Rosemary Coates and Kaitlyn Glancy Vice President, North America at Flexport, discuss innovation and current issues in global logistics. Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, hosts this episode of The Frictionless Supply Chain.
In this episode, Kaitlyn Glancy describes how Flexport provides innovation in the global logistics world through full visibility to freight movement worldwide, new supporting technologies, and an all-cloud- based platform. Kaitlyn sees supply chain people now taking on inventory management, and cost/margin management, in addition to the more traditional tasks of freight movement and trade compliance. Supply chain roles have also broadened to include geopolitics in selecting where to source and manufacture and how to optimally manage distribution.
Be sure to listen here or wherever you get your podcasts.
To learn more about Flexport contact https://www.flexport.com/ and Rosemary Coates at rcoates@ReshoringInstitute.org
Frictionless Supply Chain Podcast – Jennifer Bisceglie, CEO of Interos
In this episode, Jennifer Bisceglie explains how the Interos platform helps the world’s companies reduce risk, avoid disruptions, and achieve dramatically superior resilience. Working with both physical and digital supply chains, Interos maps and monitors 350 million business entities globally through publically available information, subscribing to data providers, and customer input, and then providing unique insights across all of those. Tracking tier 1, tier 2, and tier 3 suppliers for early warning signals of adverse events through the use of artificial intelligence is the key to Interos software. Interos highlights exception management- where the impact is coming from across all nodes in your supply chain. Once you understand where that risk is coming from, you can take action. This fast-growing private company is led by CEO Jennifer Bisceglie and supported by investors Venrock and Kleiner Perkins.
Frictionless Supply Chain Podcast – “Forever Chemicals” in Your Supply Chain and Your Home
Listen in as Rosemary Coates and Cally Edgren Director of Sustainability at Assent, discuss polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in our everyday personal use as well as the thousands of industrial uses. Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, hosts this episode of The Frictionless Supply Chain.
Frictionless Supply Chain Podcast – The Very Beginning of Supply Chains – Rare Earth Elements Mining at Sheep Creek, Montana
Listen in as Rosemary Coates and Rachel Winn, Director of Operations at U.S. Critical Materials, discuss the search for and mining of rare earth elements and the development of the Sheep Creek Mine in Montana.
Frictionless Supply Chain Podcast – Apparel Production and Logistics in Central America
Annie Paredes, Director of Customer Service and Business
Development at CBX Global
FRICTIONLESS Videocast recorded on November 23, 2022
Apparel Production and Logistics in Central America
Listen in as Rosemary Coates and Annie Paredes, Director of Customer Service at CBX Global Central America discuss apparel industry operations in Honduras. We discuss manufacturing in the Central American region and why so many apparel companies are opening new facilities there. Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, hosts this episode of The Frictionless Supply Chain.
As companies leave China, the search for new low-cost regions should include Central America, with its proximity to U.S. markets and strong logistics services. CBX Global has operated in the Caribbean and Central America for years and provides freight forwarding, brokerage, warehousing, and other logistics services between the U.S. and Central America. Annie Paredes speaks to us from Honduras where she lives with her family.
Be sure to listen on Google Podcasts, iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Frictionless Supply Chain Podcast – Optimizing Port and Terminal Operations
Kim Kuesel, Vice President and General Manager for the Americas at
Navis software
FRICTIONLESS Videocast recorded on November 21, 2022
Optimizing Port and Terminal Operations
Listen in as Rosemary Coates and Kim Keusel VP & General Manager of the Americas at Navis software, the market leader in supply chain terminal operating software. We discuss ocean port operations, and rail yard operations that are optimized with Navis software. Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, hosts this episode of The Frictionless Supply Chain.
The backup at West Coast ports during the pandemic exposed issues and
opportunities for improvement in port operations. Because of the complexity of port operations software is critical to run the operations including loading and unloading containers, keeping track of containers inside the terminal, and then making them available for the railhead or the drayage company.
Worldwide marine terminals, carriers, and rail operators utilize Navis software to optimize operations, improve efficiency, and increase profits.
To learn more about Navis, contact Kim Kuesel on LinkedIn and Rosemary Coates at rcoates@ReshoringInstitute.org
Frictionless Supply Chain Podcast – Global Contract Manufacturing
Hannah Kain, Founder and CEO of ALOM
FRICTIONLESS Videocast recorded on October 31, 2022
Outsourcing Your Supply Chain
Listen in as Rosemary Coates and Hannah Kain Founder, and CEO of ALOM, discuss oursourcing and managing your global supply chains. Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, hosts this episode of The Frictionless Supply Chain.
Over the past 25 years, many companies have outsourced their manufacturing and supply chain operations to take advantage of outside expertise and optimize costs, while they focus on their core business. In 1997, Hannah Kain saw an opportunity to provide outsourced services better than the marketplace was offering. She came to America from Denmark and started ALOM in Silicon Valley.
Today, ALOM operates out of 19 countries and provides high-quality, technology- driven solutions to support supply chains in Fortune 500 customers in the technology, automotive, medical, financial, and energy sectors. Listen to Hannah Kain tell us about her journey and her commitment to quality, sustainability, and human resources.
Frictionless Supply Chain Podcast – Using Artificial Intelligence to Manage Risk in Your Global Supply Chain
BINDIYA VAKIL, Founder and CEO of Resilinc Software
FRICTIONLESS Videocast recorded on October 5, 2022
Using Artificial Intelligence to Manage Risk in Your Global Supply Chain
Listen in as Rosemary Coates and Bindiya Vakil, Founder, and CEO of Resilinc, discuss the use of artificial intelligence to map and manage your global supply chains. Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, hosts this episode of The Frictionless Supply Chain.
In the wake of hurricane IAN, supply chain professionals are again reminded of risks and vulnerabilities in their supply chains. Beyond hurricanes and typhoons, the pandemic, floods, and fires, many other events can expose points of weakness and risk if mapped in your supply chain. Resilinc software uses artificial intelligence to scan the press, social media, and other sources worldwide to alert companies about potential problems in their supply chain’s mapped suppliers. Resilinc was able to alert customers about suppliers in Wuhan, China at risk, weeks before the world knew we had a pandemic. Resilinc also runs hurricane simulations to help customers in developing supply chain strategies and addressing supplier risk.
Be sure to listen on Google Podcasts, iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts.
And, to learn more about Resilinc, contact Rosemary Coates at
rcoates@ReshoringInstitute.org
Frictionless Supply Chain Podcast – Human Rights, Forced Labor, and Sustainability in Global Supply Chains
Sarah Carpenter, Director of Corporate Responsibility at Assent, supply chain sustainability management solutions for complex manufacturers, FRICTIONLESS Videocast recorded on June 9, 2022
Human Rights, Forced Labor, and Sustainability in Global Supply Chains
Listen in as Rosemary Coates and Sarah Carpenter, Director at Assent, discuss human rights, forced labor, and sustainability in global supply chains. Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, hosts this episode of The Frictionless Supply Chain.
In this episode, we discuss how supply chain professionals must take responsibility for forced labor, human trafficking, and sustainability in their global supply chains. The world of global sourcing and manufacturing has gotten far more complex over the last 25 years. There is more risk, complexity, and troubling practices to worry about. We discuss what supply chain people can do to avoid supporting global criminals and address global warming issues.
And, to learn more about Assent, contact
Rosemary Coates at
rcoates@ReshoringInstitute.org
Frictionless Supply Chain Podcast – Rethinking Procurement in a Prototype Business
In this Episode, Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, and Bernadine Henderson, Director of Strategic Sourcing and Global Procurement at Protolabs discuss procurement in a prototyping and small-lot environment. With more than 84% of U.S. companies indicating that they are now reshoring or considering it, Protolabs is positioned for growth. So many manufacturers have a need to prototype a new design or change a product and Protolabs provides this kind of service in Minnesota and throughout the U.S. Protolabs’ digital services include machining, 3D printing, and plastic injection molding. Ms. Henderson has reorganized Protolabs’ procurement function to support these operations worldwide.
Frictionless Supply Chain Podcast – Sustainability in Your Supply Chain
In this Episode, Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, (www.ReshoringInstitute.org) and Cyndy Andela, CEO of Andela Products (www.AndelaProducts.com) and Ruby Lake Glass discuss creative ways of thinking about sustainability in your supply chains. Sustainability concerns are a growing challenge for supply chain professionals with mandates from boards of directors, executive management, and consumers.
Frictionless Supply Chain Podcast – Global Counterfeiting Risk in Your Supply Chain
With Rosemary Coates of the Reshoring Institute and Kari Kimmel of the A-CAPP Center at Michigan State University
Frictionless Supply Chain Podcast – Uyghur Forced Labor Act
Are you ready for the Uyghur Forced Labor Act? It goes into effect on June 21, 2022 and will be a major disruption in supply chains.
Frictionless Podcast – Rosemary Coates & Jennifer Clement – discuss Shanghai Covid Lockdown MAY 2022
Learn about what’s happening with the Shanghai Covid Lockdown and the likely effects when things start to open up again.