Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

The Impact of Fires
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The Impact of Fires

Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience

The Impact of Fires

In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson discusses two recent examples: a fire affecting a medical device distribution center and another involving a cold storage facility. Both highlight why manufacturers and distributors need more than a static plan.

admin2026-06-29T20:42:51-07:00June 29, 2026|Categories: Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: APS, customer service, distribution, Food & Beverage, inventory optimization, medical products, network optimization, Performance & Risk, predictability, predictive analytics, replenishment, Resiliency, Risk Management, S&OP, SIOP, Supply Chain Bytes, supply chain disruptions, Supply chain visibility, supply continuity, TMS|

Tariffs, Trade Deals & Supply Chain Strategy
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Tariffs, Trade Deals & Supply Chain Strategy

Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Tariffs, Trade Deals & Supply Chain Strategy

Although the Supreme Court ruling changed how tariffs are implemented, it did not eliminate them. With new trade agreements taking shape and additional negotiations underway, manufacturers and distributors should focus on strengthening supply chain resilience, profitability, and flexibility to navigate the evolving trade environment.

admin2026-07-04T14:48:05-07:00June 17, 2026|Categories: Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: AI, APS, geopolitical risk, global trade, nearshoring, profitability, reshoring, Resiliency, Risk Management, S&OP, SIOP, strategic sourcing, Supply Chain Briefing Newsletter, systems integration, tariffs|

Reshoring, Vertical Integration, Strategic Partnerships
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Reshoring, Vertical Integration, Strategic Partnerships

Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Reshoring, Vertical Integration, Strategic Partnerships

Recent world events continue to reshape supply chains and reinforce the need for greater control, speed and resilience. In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson explains why manufacturers must think seriously about reshoring, vertical integration and strategic relationships to fast-track supply and secure the end-to-end supply chain.

admin2026-06-11T18:01:28-07:00May 29, 2026|Categories: Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: customer service, geopolitical risk, nearshoring, network optimization, reshoring, Resiliency, Risk Management, scalability, strategic sourcing, Supply Chain Bytes, supply continuity, video|

Reshaping Supply Chains with Technology
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Reshaping Supply Chains with Technology

In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience

Reshaping Supply Chains with Technology

Geopolitical uncertainty, supply chain disruptions, talent challenges, and rapidly evolving technologies are reshaping manufacturing and distribution. In this ASCM webinar, Lisa Anderson explores the trends influencing supply chain strategy and explains how resilient, proactive organizations can turn complexity into competitive advantage.

admin2026-06-14T13:21:33-07:00May 13, 2026|Categories: In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: APICS, ERP, geopolitical risk, predictability, Resiliency, Risk Management, S&OP, scalability, SIOP, video, webinar|

Lithium Discovery
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Lithium Discovery

Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Lithium Discovery

In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson explains why the discovery of lithium matters: lithium is a critical input for batteries, electronics and electric vehicles - and the U.S. has historically relied on imports and overseas refining. Lisa outlines what manufacturers should be thinking about now to prepare and take advantage of this shift.

admin2026-06-11T20:58:22-07:00May 6, 2026|Categories: Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: geopolitical risk, reshoring, Resiliency, scalability, strategic sourcing, Supply Chain Bytes, supply continuity, video|

Could the Iran War Trigger a Bigger Trade Crisis Than COVID?
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Could the Iran War Trigger a Bigger Trade Crisis Than COVID?

In The News, Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Could the Iran War Trigger a Bigger Trade Crisis Than COVID?

As the Iran war simmers, trade experts ask whether it could reshape supply chains more deeply than COVID, forcing companies to rethink strategies to counter further geopolitical shocks. The back-to-back crises of the pandemic and the Iran war have altered how many companies now assess risk.

admin2026-06-21T12:21:05-07:00April 24, 2026|Categories: In The News, Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: geopolitical risk, nearshoring, reshoring, Resiliency, Risk Management, strategic sourcing, supply chain chokepoints, supply chain disruptions, supply continuity|

Transportation Trends and Opportunities as Supply Chains Reshape
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Transportation Trends and Opportunities as Supply Chains Reshape

In The News, Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Transportation Trends and Opportunities as Supply Chains Reshape

As supply chains reshape with changing geopolitical and trade conditions, transportation evolves. Transportation and goods movement systems remained largely intact, yet as supply chain networks evolve and artificial intelligence (AI) takes hold, transportation infrastructure and related networks will transform to provide superior customer value in an efficient and profitable manner.

admin2026-06-21T12:25:34-07:00April 16, 2026|Categories: In The News, Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: AI, APS, ASI, Best of, customer service, distribution, geopolitical risk, global trade, nearshoring, network optimization, predictability, predictive analytics, reshoring, Resiliency, S&OP, scalability, SIOP, supply chain chokepoints, supply chain disruptions, supply continuity, tariffs, TMS|

Rebuilding Industrial Manufacturing in the U.S.
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Rebuilding Industrial Manufacturing in the U.S.

In The News, Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Rebuilding Industrial Manufacturing in the U.S.

Tariffs, sweeping policy changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill, heightened geopolitical risk and the accelerating impact of artificial intelligence, is leading companies to rethink where and how they build their products and serve their customers. After decades of offshoring, fragile global supply chains and margin pressure, U.S. manufacturing, mining, and construction are entering a decisive new growth cycle.

admin2026-06-21T12:30:39-07:00April 15, 2026|Categories: In The News, Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: AI, ERP, geopolitical risk, global trade, Industrial Manufacturing, network optimization, predictive analytics, reshoring, Resiliency, Revenue growth, Risk Management, S&OP, scalability, SIOP, supply chain disruptions, supply chain planning, supply continuity, tariffs|

Supply Chain Chokepoints in Goods Movement & the Path Forward
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Supply Chain Chokepoints in Goods Movement & the Path Forward

Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Supply Chain Chokepoints in Goods Movement & the Path Forward

You are only as strong as your weakest link in your supply chain. This concept has come to fruition as a series of chokepoints have been impacted. Smart companies are utilizing common sense and artificial intelligence enabled advanced planning systems to predict disruptions, navigate around chokepoints, and proactively prepare for success.

admin2026-06-20T22:46:43-07:00April 13, 2026|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: AI, APS, Best of, geopolitical risk, global trade, nearshoring, network optimization, predictability, reshoring, Resiliency, Risk Management, S&OP, SIOP, Supply Chain Briefing Newsletter, supply chain chokepoints, supply chain disruptions, Supply chain visibility, supply continuity|

Deep Sea Mining
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Deep Sea Mining

Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Deep Sea Mining

Deep sea mining is gaining momentum, and it could reshape supply chains. In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson explains recent developments in deep sea mining and why they create new opportunities for manufacturers.