Episode 109: Will a reshoring surge unlock new manufacturing hubs with BDO USA’s Ashley Hetrick

This week we discuss how reshoring is reshaping the U.S. manufacturing landscape amid rising tariffs and supply chain disruptions. Our guest, Ashley Hetrick from BDO USA, shares insights from a recent CFO survey highlighting cost, resiliency, and technology as key drivers. We explore emerging manufacturing hubs in Texas, Nevada, and Washington, and industries leading the reshoring trend. Come join us as we discuss the future of supply chain! Guest: Ashley Hetrick, Principal, Sourcing and Supply Chain Segment Leader, BDO USA Ashley Hetrick is a procurement and supply chain leader with more than 15 years of experience working with companies across industries, with a focus on automotive, semiconductor, high-tech manufacturing, and life sciences companies. Her expertise and experience include pre- and post-deal supply chain assessments, supply chain strategy and transformation, developing and executing high-stakes complex negotiation strategies, identifying and securing access to proprietary supplier ideas and technologies, and managing complex supplier and other third-party relationships. Host: Richard Howells, SAP Richard Howells has been working in the Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing space for over 30 years. He is responsible for driving the thought leadership and awareness of SAP’s ERP, Finance, and Supply Chain solutions and is an active writer, podcaster, and thought leader on the topics of supply chain, Industry 4.0, digitization, and sustainability. Useful Links: Download Transcript Social Media Links:   Learn more about BDO USA: BDO USA Website Supply Chain Management: SAP Supply Chain Management SAP Insights: Supply Chain Follow Us on Social Media Ashley Hetrick: LinkedIn Richard Howells: LinkedIn, X SAP Digital Supply Chain: LinkedIn Please give us a like, share, and subscribe to stay up-to-date on future episodes!