Manufacturing & Reshoring Strategies in 2026 with Rosemary Coates of the Reshoring Institute

In this episode, Rosemary Coates of the Reshoring Institute discusses the current landscape of manufacturing, reshoring trends, supply chain risks, and the impact of automation and geopolitics on global production strategies.

Key Topics

Reshoring trends and statistics
Impact of tariffs and international trade policies
Role of automation and AI in manufacturing
Supply chain risks and international dependencies

Chapters

01:02 Current Trends in Reshoring and Manufacturing
02:13 Tariffs, Risks, and Investment Delays
02:49 Why Companies Reshore: Risk Mitigation and Economics
04:28 The Myth of Patriotic Reshoring
05:07 Research and Resources from the Reshoring Institute
06:07 Manufacturing Shifts in Automotive and Mexico
08:17 Mexico's Competitive Edge: Cost and Proximity
10:17 Border Logistics and Technology in Cross-Border Trade
12:46 Mexico's Industrial Development and Infrastructure
14:05 Challenges and Opportunities in US Manufacturing
15:04 Automation, AI, and the Future of Manufacturing
18:34 Skilled Jobs and the Shift in Manufacturing Workforce
20:00 Power Infrastructure and Bottlenecks
21:32 Impact of AI and Data Centers on Manufacturing
22:59 Modern Skills for Manufacturing and Defense Industry
24:02 Defense Manufacturing and Global Supply Chains
25:43 Semiconductors, Rare Earths, and Critical Materials
27:22 Risks and Complexities of Leaving China
31:06 Risks and Challenges of Moving Out of China
32:29 Managing the Transition Out of China
34:46 Intellectual Property and Supply Chain Security
36:49 Cost and Planning for Reshoring Projects
37:44 Project Management and Site Selection

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