The State of Reshoring: Supply Chains, Strategy, and the Future of US Manufacturing

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Rosemary Coates discusses the complexities of reshoring and the current state of US manufacturing amidst global supply chain challenges.

Global supply chains are being rewired in real time. From tariffs and geopolitics to labor constraints and energy infrastructure, manufacturers are navigating a level of volatility few have experienced before. Rosemary Coates , Founder and Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute , joins the show to unpack what’s actually happening beneath the headlines. Drawing on recent executive interviews and location studies, she explains why many companies are pausing major decisions, how “China plus one” strategies are evolving, and what reshoring really requires beyond political rhetoric. For operations leaders, the conversation moves from macro forces to practical considerations: evaluating total landed cost beyond labor, balancing capital intensity with workforce availability, selecting locations with infrastructure in mind, and building resilience through diversified manufacturing footprints. While the path forward is complex, Rosemary outlines why advanced, higher-skilled manufacturing still presents meaningful opportunity for U.S. growth. Watch the full epsiode on YouTube For more on this topic, Rosemary hosts The Frictionless Supply Chain podcast, covering supply chain strategy…

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Host: Tulip

Guest: Rosemary Coates

Topics covered

• reshoring
• supply chains
• US manufacturing
• geopolitics
• labor constraints
• infrastructure

Keywords

• reshoring
• supply chain strategy
• US manufacturing
• China plus one
• total landed cost
• capital intensity
• workforce availability

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Organizations: Reshoring Institute

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