John Coates, Sr.
President and Chief Executive Officer, The Fennimore Group
Member of the Transportation Council
Council Member Biography
John Coates is the Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer at The Fennimore Group, a firm providing consulting services on change management, process management, business launches management, and optimized operations management increasing profit at reduced cost. Mr. Coates has more than 35 years of experience in managing global supply chain operations with expertise in project management, business process reengineering, and strategic visioning across manufacturing, retail and distribution sectors. He also has experience in the development of integrated supply networks throughout Europe, North America, Latin America, and leads a global supply chain practice with an emphasis on automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), Tier 1 suppliers, general manufacturing, global distribution, and global network optimization. Prior, Mr. Coates was a Senior Manager at Ernst & Young, and North American Supply Chain Logistics Manager at International Truck and Engine Corporation. (This is me - Update Profile)
Employment History
- 2001 - present
- President and Chief Executive Officer, The Fennimore Group
- 2000 - 2001
- Senior Manager, ERNST & YOUNG LLP
- 1997 - 2000
- North American Supply Chain Logistics Manager, NAVISTAR, INC.
- 1993 - 1997
- Regional Manager, UPS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS, INC.
- 1991 - 1993
- Director, APL LOGISTICS AMERICAS, LTD.
- 1986 - 1990
- Director, HUB GROUP, INC.
- 1982 - 1985
- Principal, Inland Services Inc.
- 1980 - 1982
- PSW Region Equipment Operations, Lilly Shipping Agencies
GLG NewsSM Analyses by John Coates, Sr.(?)
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Mexico Border Crossings Demand Knowledge & Resources: Do You Really Need a 3PL?
October 15, 2007
John Coates, Sr., President and Chief Executive Officer, The Fennimore Group
Logistics providers increase focus on Mexico | www.purchasing.com
Operating cross border shipments is not as complicated or troublesome as some would suggest. What's needed is knowledge of US and Mexico Customs laws, a commitment to compliance, and understanding the distance specialized truckers like/want to travel. The question is: are you up for it or do your infrastructure...
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Ship Order Secrecy Shifts Forecasting from Capacity to Performance
October 8, 2007
John Coates, Sr., President and Chief Executive Officer, The Fennimore Group
Ship order secrecy could tip supply and demand balance, says analyst | www.compairdata.com
Facing increased barriers to accessing new vessel building data, perhaps the maritime industry has awakened to the reality of their own achilles heal: why deliberately contribute to the ease of collecting data on global TEU operating capacity? Historically, new capacity implied reduced operating...
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GM Tackles Strategy in Wake of Souring Commodities
October 8, 2007
John Coates, Sr., President and Chief Executive Officer, The Fennimore Group
GM looks to substitute materials to reduce costs: Purchasing VP calls price increases "scary" and outlines upcoming plans | www.purchasing.com
To say that GM sees the next horizon of cost savings within commodity substitution only paints a narrow view of the larger issue facing GM, Ford and Chrysler. North American automobile marketplace success dictates the need for innovative products with styling and performance demanded by its customers....
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Innovation vs. Rationalization: What Keeps Automotive Companies Rolling
October 4, 2007
John Coates, Sr., President and Chief Executive Officer, The Fennimore Group
Mazda develops catalyst to slash precious metal use | uk.reuters.com
Japan's Mazda Motor Corp announcement of reducing the use of palladium and platinum by 70-90% in their new single-nanotechnology automobile catalyst is proof that with rising prices comes innovation, that embracing change is good for the company and good for the consumer, and that Mazda may,...
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GLG Study Groups with John Coates, Sr.(?)
| Study Group Name | No. Members |
|---|---|
| Agriculture Equipment Experts | 111 |
| Container Shipping and Freight Fowarding Services Experts | 68 |
| Truck Leasing Experts | 74 |
| Intermodal Logistics Experts | 134 |
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