Blue Silk Consulting

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.

Identifying the strategies, technology and automated tools necessary for continued logistics and supply chain management success.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cheaper knock-off products usually means cutting corners with raw materials and with processes in manufacturing to contain production costs.

While some have criticized the Index's conclusions, the authors counter that it is the result of in-depth macroeconomic analyses, not a survey.

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.

Third-party logistics providers that are investing in more automation and IT will attract more and larger customers.

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.

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?