Rosemary Coates is a Global Supply Chain Expert and Consultant focusing on Chinese sourcing and manufacturing, Import/Export, procurement, distribution, and logistics with 40 years of experience. She has worked on over 60 cases including research, Expert Reports, Testimony at Depositions, and Testimony at Trial.
Categories : Chinese Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Planning and Forecasting, Manufacturing, Logistics, Warehousing, Distribution, Import/Export, ERP Softwre Implementation, Contract Manufacturing.
Ms. Coates is the President of Blue Silk Consulting. She is an executive with an MBA and 25 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Project Management and ERP Systems Implementation Consulting.
Ms. Coates has consulted with global and domestic clients on systems and processes. She has considerable international experience and has worked for extended periods in Asia and Europe.
She has extensive knowledge and experience in manufacturing and outsourcing in China. She has authored five supply chain books (including an Amazon.com Best Seller book): 42 Rules for Sourcing and Manufacturing in China; Negotiation Blueprinting for Buyers; 42 Rules for Superior Field Service; Reshoring Guidebook; and Legal Blacksmith.
Ms. Coates has consulting, EW report writing, and testifying experience in High Technology Electronics, Software, Consumer Products, Apparel and Footwear, Toys, Industrial Products, Automotive, Transportation, Oil & Gas, Aerospace, 3PLs, Outsourcing, Counterfeit Imports, Chinese manufacturing, and ERP implementations.