Critical minerals have become a strategic priority as geopolitical tensions, trade restrictions, and supply chain vulnerabilities increase. Manufacturers should look beyond tier one suppliers, understand critical materials in their products, diversify sourcing, and prepare for disruptions before they occur.
The U.S.-Venezuela oil deal could accelerate the shift in global energy supply chains toward the Americas. Explore how changing energy flows, transportation routes, and capacity requirements are creating new opportunities and risks for manufacturers and their supply chains.
In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson discusses why the 16-month closure matters for supply chains connected to the San Pedro Bay port complex. With fewer routing options and increased pressure on alternate routes, companies should not wait until the disruption begins to plan.
U.S. exports are surging, creating new growth opportunities for manufacturers. Lisa Anderson explores the trends driving export growth and how manufacturers can prepare their operations and supply chains to scale successfully.
In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson discusses how AI is being integrated into real supply chain operations. Learn why strong data, processes, and integrated systems are essential to achieving results.
Hyperscale manufacturing can help manufacturers rapidly expand production while adapting to changing products, technologies, and demand. Lisa Anderson explains how manufacturers can build scalability into their products, operations, technology, and supply chains.
As construction demand gains momentum, manufacturers must align forecasting, capacity, inventory, and replenishment to improve customer service and support profitable, scalable growth.
Manufacturers are preparing to scale. Aerospace and defense companies need to rapidly increase production amid the Russia-Ukraine war, conflict with Iran, and the need to supply allies.
In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson discusses how GM is investing in supply chain resilience through a $4.5 billion inventory and financing strategy designed to protect critical parts in its supply chain. The example shows that resilience requires more than extra inventory.
Lisa Anderson has been quoted by Edhat on the challenges facing U.S. defense supply chains as the country works to reduce dependence on China for critical minerals.
