Published Books & Articles
Will the new president of Mexico help or hinder manufacturing?
(Photo: Wikimedia Commons/EneasMx) Claudia Sheinbaum’s proposed judicial reforms and willingness to crack down on cartels could impact continued investment in…
UpClose Videocast Series – Electronics Manufacturing
EMSNOW speaks with Rosemary Coates, Founder and Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute for an update from the front lines…
Why did my Amazon order arrive in a giant box?
Managing shipping operations often requires trade-offs, and right-sized packaging is easy to dismiss Have you ever opened an e-commerce package…
This Supply Chain Year Will Be Dependent on Politics
Governmental policies and regulations have become an integrated part of supply chain life Like so many organizations, the Reshoring Institute…
Foxconn’s Tijuana Manufacturing Operation Shows the Nearshoring Possibilities
The facility is a testament to investment in Mexico as part of the nearshoring trend Over the past 20 years,…
The Astonishing Port of Laredo
Laredo is the largest U.S. land port. More than 14,000 trucks per day cross the border at Laredo. I visited…
Will an Investment ‘Supercycle’ Spark the Revival of American Manufacturing?
Will three big recent funding measures entice manufacturers to shift production from China back to the U.S.? The trend has…
A Manufacturing Supercycle Has Begun
“We believe the U.S. is in the early stages of a manufacturing supercycle,” wrote Joseph P. Quinlan, head of CIO…
Hidden risks in global supply chains
Photo by Susan Q Yin on Unsplash Do you think you already have enough to worry about with the obvious and known risks…
The Hidden Risk of Chinese Suppliers
Whether a company stays or goes, being alert for signs of supplier bankruptcy is essential for supply chain managers The…
The Last Word with Rosemary Coates
Reshoring is no longer just an idea. Real job growth in the US indicates the trend is upward and sustainable…
Reshoring the Food Supply Chain
Global supply chains are headline news. Shortages and disruptions over the past few years have caused companies in all industries…