Published Books & Articles
DC Velocity – April 3, 2023 – Interview – April 3, 2023
Coming home: interview with Rosemary Coates – In a bid to shorten their supply chains, companies are looking to bring…
Finding and managing “forever chemicals” in your supply chains
It’s time for supply chain folks to raise a red flag for possible worst case scenarios. Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are…
What do reshoring and nearshoring mean for supply chain strategies?
‘In the US we have an education and skills problem, not a labor shortage problem’ More and more companies are…
First, Biden talked about global supply chains
image: JACK GRUBER, USA TODAY Then he talked about Made in America and transportation infrastructure in his State of the…
Supply Chain Resolutions: Can we stick with it this year?
Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash Here are six areas that could use some extra attention. I just got home from my Zumba…
What does the CHIPS and Science Act mean for global supply chains?
Photo by Christian Wiediger on Unsplash Semiconductors or “chips” as they are often called, are essential to our lives. They are in our…
Supply Chain Woes Accelerate Reshoring, Nearshoring Trend
Photo by CHUTTERSNAP on Unsplash Semiconductors or “chips” as they are often called, are essential to our lives. They are in our cell…
Global Risk Mitigation: Using risk assessment tools to evaluate global suppliers
Now that the worst of it seems to be over, it’s time to take action to mitigate any future risk…
More counterfeits in your supply chain?
You do best to assume so, and that requires constant vigilance. Here are some tips. The global counterfeiting problem is…
Reshoring, Supply Chain Disruption, Survival Strategies – A Chat With Rosemary Coates
China’s zero Covid policy, and the shutdown of Shanghai are impacting global supply chains. To discuss this, and strategies organizations…
Time to celebrate women in supply chain
Recognize the growth of women in supply chain, and the potential for even more high-profile roles on this International Women’s…
The Move Towards Automation Is Critical – conversation with Rosemary Coates
Photo by Greg Rosenke on Unsplash “To make your manufacturing lines more efficient and to extract labor, you have to move towards an…