The Chain Podcast · 2026-02-12 · 33 min
Founder and Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, Rosemary Coates, joins us to unpack what’s truly happening beyond reshoring. You’ll hear why much of the work described as “coming back” to the U.S. was never here to begin with, where nearshoring to Mexico fits, how friend‑shoring actually plays out and why automation and skills will define the next decade. We dig into China “decoupling” realities, tariff whiplash, the rise of C‑suite supply chain strategy and what leaders, policymakers and the next generation of professionals must do now. You’ll learn: Clear definitions: reshoring vs. nearshoring vs. friend‑shoring Why automation, data and AI change the talent equation The hard parts of leaving China: contracts, IP risk and regulatory permissions. Practical steps executives can take now to build a resilient supply chain Want more supply chain knowledge? Visit ASCM.org. For more details on The Chain Podcast, visit ascm.org/podcast
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