About
Rosemary Coates is a Global Supply Chain, Procurement, and Manufacturing Expert focusing on Chinese sourcing and manufacturing, Chinese counterfeit imports, Import/Export, and logistics with 30 years of experience in industry, consulting and expert witnessing.
She is the author of five supply chain books including Amazon.com Best Seller,"42 Rules for Sourcing and Manufacturing in China", and "42 Rules for Superior Field Service" and "Negotiation Blueprinting for Buyers" and "Reshoring Guidebook" and "Legal Blacksmith- How To Avoid and Defend Supply Chain Disputes."
Ms. Coates has consulted with over 80 companies worldwide on manufacturing in China, Korea, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Mexico, Vietnam, and Europe. She has led ERP systems and software implementations, logistics and transportation, import /export, forecasting, and outsourcing projects.
Ms. Coates has experience in Electronics, Software, Consumer Products, Apparel and Footwear, Toys, Industrial Products, Automotive, Transportation, Oil & Gas, Aerospace, 3PLs, Contract Manufacturing, and Outsourcing
Ms. Coates earned an MBA with a concentration in Finance and Statistics and a BS in Business Logistics. She is a Licensed U.S. Customs Broker.
She resides in Silicon Valley, California