Rosemary Coates
President Blue Silk Consulting
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Biography
Ms. Coates has consulted with global and domestic clients, VCs and PE firms on operations systems and processes. She has considerable international experience and has worked for extended periods in Asia and Europe. Her experience spans a broad range of industries including High Technology, Software, Chemicals, Automotive, Consumer Products, Industrial Products, Food Distribution, Transportation, Publishing, Retail, Oil and Gas.
She has extensive knowledge and experience in manufacturing and outsourcing in China. She has authored an Amazon.com Top Seller book: "42 Rules for Sourcing and Manufacturing in China," "Negotiation Blueprinting for Buyers" and "42 Rules for Superior Field Service."
Industry Expertise
Areas of Expertise
Accomplishments
Licensed US Customs Broker (Homeland Security)
1980-05-01
Ms. Coates is licensed to assist in commercial importing
Author
2013-08-18
Ms. Coates is the Author of 3 business books, including a Best Seller on Amazon.com
Consultant to Manufacturers for 25 years
2014-03-26
Ms. Coates has been a Global Supply Chain consultant for over 25 years, helping companies with their manufacturing strategies. Now she is helping companies Reshore. Ms. Coates has helped over 80 global clients with their business strategies
Education
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science
Business Logistics
1979
University of San Diego
MBA
Finance and Statistics
1989
Affiliations
- University of San Diego Supply Chain Management Institute
- The Service Council
- Asia-America Management Association
- ISM
- CSCMP
- Thompson-Reuters Experts
Links
Testimonials
CEO
http://www.e-thinkinc.com/Think Inc! and 5600 Blue
Rosemary is not only the consummate professional and uber smart, she is a really good person who I trust and admire. She has a work ethic that is second to very few and has a drive to do world class work in anything she touches!
Managing Director
http://www.sandisk.com/about-sandisk/contact-us/SanDisk
"When does 1+1 = thousands of great insights and best practices? The answer is in “42 Rules”. The superb collaboration of two Field Service experts with contributions from their considerable network of experts has produced a definitive guidebook on on how to deliver what Customers want and competitors overlook. Keep this book close by as you’ll want to reference it often.""
Managing Director
http://www.sandiego.edu/business/centers/supply_chain_management/University of San Diego Supply Chain Management Institute
Rosemary is a popular speaker and contributor to the Supply Chain Management Institute events. She is always high-energy, entertaining and educational, and always receives excellent speaker reviews
CEO
http://bluesilkconsulting.com/36-2/dingdingtv-interview/XenCraft
I have heard Rosemary Coates speak several times. She is always entertaining and keeps the audience engaged. Her talks are very informative
Media Appearances
Sourcing and Manufacturing in China
Marketing Talks Radio radio
2014-03-20
Best Selling author, Rosemary Coates, discusses doing business in China
Voice of America: US Experts See Growing Desire to Curb Outsourcing to China
Voice of America Broadcasting tv
2014-04-29
Building the case for bringing manufacturing back to the US
Event Appearances
Reshoring - Building Enthusiasm for Bringing Manufacturing Back
Supply Chain Management Institute Fall Forum University of San Diego
2013-01-01
What You Need to Know About China
Financial Leaders Seminar - UHY Atlanta, GA
2010-08-12
China Sourcing - What You Need To Know
IEEE Conference IEEE Silicon Valley
2010-01-19
Your Career in Global Business
Management Speaker Series Arizona State University
2011-09-16
Reshoring America
DingDing TV Innovation Series Silicon Valley, CA
2013-08-05
Keynote: Survival Rules for Sourcing and Manufacturing in China
Supply Chain Management Institute University of San Diego
The Rise of Chinese Consumerism
Bloomberg Conference on Private Equity in China New York City
Global Manufacturing Strategy
Graduate School of Business Claremont College
Reshoring: Bring Manufacturing Back
Supply Chain Management Institute University of San Diego
China Sourcing Workshops
Global Supply Chain University Silicon Valley, Atlanta, Los Angeles, San Diego, NYC, Shanghai
2012-04-19
Sample Talks
Silicon Valley Mixer: Reshoring
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVyjNOZghog
Cowabunga! It's Time to Bring Manufactuting Back
Cowabunga! was a term invented by the writer of The Howdy Doody Show, a children's TV show that ran in the USA from 1947 until 1956. It expresses a spirit of wonder and enthusiasm…just what is needed to bring manufacturing back to the US. Beyond the cost comparisons of the rush to reshore, companies need to consider product innovation to take advantage of evolving markets, automation to make products cost-effective, and localization to make these products attractive to the US consumer. Ms. Coat
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- Keynote
- Moderator
- Panelist
- Workshop Leader
- Author Appearance
- Corporate Training
