Blue Silk Consulting Company Profile
Blue Silk Consulting specializes in business processes and technology enablement. We are a consulting firm, founded by former Answerthink/Hackett, and KPMG Executives, with 80+ clients and over 25 years of consulting experience. We are an experienced team of global supply chain professionals with an impressive list of clients worldwide. We help companies with Reshoring, Global Sourcing and Manufacturing, Import/Export, Field Service, Operations and ERP systems project management.
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Blue Silk Consulting
PO Box 760Los Gatos, California, 95031
United States
408-605-8867
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Blue Silk Consulting News & Resources
Global Risk Mitigation: Using risk assessment tools to evaluate global suppliers
August 8, 2022
Now that the worst of it seems to be over, it’s time to take action to mitigate any future risk of supply chain disruptions. Developing a tool or using an existing software tool for assessing risk will help identify the weak links in your supply chain—but a tool alone is not enough.
2021 Virtual Summit Recap: Develop a game plan for the future
January 6, 2022
Identifying the strategies, technology and automated tools necessary for continued logistics and supply chain management success.
Talking Supply Chain Podcast: Reshoring and Near-Shoring Shake Up
September 1, 2021
On this episode, Rosemary Coates discusses what’s happening with reshoring, near-shoring and off-shoring in today’s global supply chains - SCMR’s Editorial Director Bob Trebilcock hosts.
Cargo Insurance: Protecting against risk
August 1, 2018
Risk, loss and damage are facts of life when shipping ocean cargo, so why is the evaluation of cargo insurance so often overlooked? Our risk consultant offers practical tips that can protect your company from catastrophic loss—and help you get a better night’s sleep.
Attention to Detail Essential in the Ever-Changing Cross-Border Regulations Maze
June 8, 2016
Ever-changing regulations are making it risky for U.S. companies engaged in cross-border trade endeavors, however, savvy shippers are paying better attention to the details and are finding solutions that save time, money and frustration.
Exploding Hoverboards: Checking the Supply Chain
February 4, 2016
Cheaper knock-off products usually means cutting corners with raw materials and with processes in manufacturing to contain production costs.
A.T. Kearney’s 2015 Reshoring Index Finds That Reshoring Is Failing To Keep Up With Off-Shoring
January 7, 2016
While some have criticized the Index's conclusions, the authors counter that it is the result of in-depth macroeconomic analyses, not a survey.
A.T. Kearney’s Study on Reshoring is Just Plain Wrong
January 7, 2016
Rosemary Coates, President of Blue Silk Consulting, explains why A.T. Kearney's recently published study stating that reshoring is not happening as predicted in U.S. manufacturing, is just plain wrong.
3PLs Must Make Adjustments in China
June 15, 2014
Third-party logistics providers that are investing in more automation and IT will attract more and larger customers.
Ride the Wave of Reshoring - 5 Things to Consider Now
December 16, 2013
To rebuild a strong America, we need to bring our manufacturing underpinnings back. To do so, consider all aspects of the decision and think strategically about the future.
How Will You Know When to Exit China?
December 16, 2013
Reshoring is important for rebuilding the US economy and has become appropriate for making products here that will be sold here. Some products have customers only in the US or Western Europe, so why not produce here?