MFG News Special: Where are We at with the Reshoring Initiative? 410

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Where is the United States with reshoring initiatives? Do we still have huge vulnerabilities in our supply chain(s) that need to be addressed? If we continue to reshore manufacturing, will companies remain competitive? 

Reshoring impacts supply chains. Reshoring brings more jobs and opportunities to the US. These are all valid questions that are playing in people’s minds. 

So in this special episode of MakingChips, Rosemary Coates—the Founder and Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute—will answer some of these burning questions. Because, ultimately, if we’re not manufacturing chips in the US, the US isn’t making money. 

– Nick 

Segments

• [0:24] Achieve 95% on-time delivery with ProShop ERP
• [2:22] The Reshoring Institute vs the Reshoring Initiative
• [4:31] Rosemary Coates’ origin story
• [11:25] Rosemary’s experience as an expert witness
• [14:02] Why Rosemary started the Reshoring Institute 
• [17:03] The state of reshoring as it stands today
• [28:03] How elections may impact reshoring initiatives
• [32:40] Can US manufacturers stay competitive? 
• [36:38] Cost structure determines manufacturing environment
• [40:14] Rosemary’s #1 piece of advice for manufacturers 

Resources mentioned on this episode

• Go to ProShop ERP to get their on-time delivery guide
• Reshoring Institute
• RCoates@ReshoringInstitute.org
• Connect with Rosemary on LinkedIn

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