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Geopolitical Risk & Disruption

Geopolitical events can disrupt sourcing, transportation, production, and customer fulfillment with little warning. Explore strategies for anticipating geopolitical risk, responding to global disruptions, and strengthening supply chain resilience. Learn how manufacturers and distributors improve visibility, diversify risk, enhance Supply Chain Planning, leverage Supply Chain Technology & Enablement, and build more agile operations that protect profitability, maintain supply continuity, and support predictable business performance in an increasingly uncertain world.

The Future of Critical Mineral Supply Chains

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.

2026-08-19T00:32:28-07:00August 14, 2026|Categories: In The News, Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |
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Strait of Hormuz Crisis Exposes Hidden Food Supply Chain Risks

Lisa Anderson has been featured in an article examining how the Strait of Hormuz crisis is disrupting global food supply chains. She explains why businesses need to look beyond their direct suppliers, strengthen supply chain visibility and prepare for the cascading effects of global disruptions.

2026-08-09T14:22:30-07:00August 5, 2026|Categories: In The News, Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |
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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.

2026-06-21T12:21:05-07:00April 24, 2026|Categories: In The News, Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , |
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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.

2026-06-20T22:46:43-07:00April 13, 2026|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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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.

2026-06-11T21:16:35-07:00April 13, 2026|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Energy, Resources & Risk: What Supply Chains Must Navigate Next

In this episode of Supply Chain Chats, Lisa Anderson talks with international business attorney, John Tulac, about the current state of global energy and resources and the growing risks supply chain leaders must navigate.

2026-06-11T23:53:44-07:00April 12, 2026|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , |
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Gulf War, Impacts & Strategies for the Supply Chain

Despite years of disruption and volatility, most organizations are still operating in a reactive mode—responding to issues rather than proactively shaping outcomes as recently highlighted in the Gulf war. In a recent episode of the Professionals of the Inland Empire podcast, Lisa Anderson discussed this gap and how to prepare for success.

2026-06-14T17:47:30-07:00April 9, 2026|Categories: In The News, Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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What to Learn from the Iran War: Demand, Supply, Location & Flow

Although there are plenty of issues related to the War in Iran, from a supply chain perspective, the key issue is that the Strait of Hormuz has been blocked. This supply chain chokepoint is limiting the movement of energy. We discuss take aways related to demand, supply, flow and location.

2026-06-21T12:51:04-07:00March 13, 2026|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Supply Chain Expert Lisa Anderson Explains How Iran Conflict Is Rippling Through Global Manufacturing

Lisa Anderson is highlighting vulnerabilities in global supply chains as the recent conflict involving Iran creates ripple effects across global trade, energy markets and critical manufacturing components.

2026-06-21T13:34:39-07:00March 11, 2026|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Press Releases, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Iran Conflict & The Strait of Hormuz

In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson explains why the Iran conflict and the Strait of Hormuz matter to manufacturers. As one of the most critical shipping chokepoints in the world, disruptions in this region can impact global trade, energy supply and transportation costs.

2026-06-11T17:38:58-07:00March 9, 2026|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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