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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.

Overcoming Barriers to Growth in the Face of Supply Chain Disruption

Lively discussion with Lisa Anderson and David Ogilvie, my colleagues from the Society for the Advancement of Consulting (SAC) Supply Chain Special Interest Group about how companies can overcome the barriers to growth arising from supply chain disruptions.

2026-06-05T01:24:10-07:00March 24, 2022|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , |
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Interview with Quality Digest on the Supply Chain Chaos

Global events and geopolitical conflicts continue to expose vulnerabilities across supply chains. Lisa Anderson discusses how manufacturers can respond to disruption by reevaluating suppliers, reshoring and nearshoring, optimizing inventory, leveraging advanced technologies, and proactively building greater supply chain resilience.

2026-08-09T15:57:05-07:00March 21, 2022|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |
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More Inflation & Supply Chain Chaos – What Should We Do?

Rising inflation, geopolitical conflict, energy costs, and commodity shortages are creating additional supply chain volatility. Manufacturers should proactively evaluate customers, suppliers, inventory, capacity, and supply chain networks while strengthening SIOP and planning processes to navigate disruption and stay ahead of changing conditions.

2026-08-09T16:11:35-07:00March 11, 2022|Categories: In The News, Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |
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News Nation: COVID-19 Protests Threaten Canada-US Border Trade

The U.S.-Canada border protests disrupted a critical trade corridor, threatening delays and supply chain impacts. Lisa Anderson discusses the potential consequences for manufacturers, transportation, and cross-border trade.

2026-08-09T16:45:03-07:00February 8, 2022|Categories: In The News, Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |
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When Will the Supply Chain Disruptions End?

Supply chain disruptions aren't going away. Manufacturers that proactively strengthen resiliency, rethink supply networks, improve planning, and adapt to changing customer demand will be better positioned to thrive in the next normal.

2026-08-09T16:47:25-07:00February 7, 2022|Categories: In The News, Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |
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Shark Bite Biz: Why Are Store Shelves Still Empty?

Lisa Anderson explains why store shelves remain empty as manufacturers, distributors, and consumers continue to feel the effects of global supply chain disruptions, shortages, and constraints.

2026-08-09T17:55:30-07:00February 1, 2022|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |
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Shortages, Shortages, and More Shortages

Supply chain disruptions and shortages continue to plague the news. Unfortunately, as I said in a recent press release, there is no end in sight. I thought this topic was worth addressing as it has been particularly frustrating lately. I went to Starbucks recently. After getting stuck in a [...]

2026-06-16T17:19:26-07:00December 23, 2021|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , |
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Commercial Baking: Sounding the Alarm on Supply Chain: Q4 Shipping Crisis’ Impact on Bakery

Even with the ports open, getting the materials off the containers is still a challenge, especially as the trucking industry remains a drivers’ market. “You have to send the trucks to the appropriate terminals,” comments Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, president of LMA Consulting Group Inc.

2026-07-05T23:34:50-07:00December 15, 2021|Categories: In The News, Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , |
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Supply Chain Disruptions Causing a Constant State of Evolution

In recently talking with the US Glass Network, the constant state of supply chain disruption was in the forefront. In fact, the White House launched a supply chain dashboard to track progress. However, if you are hoping the supply chain will realign on its own anytime soon, unfortunately, it [...]

2026-06-10T20:09:33-07:00December 15, 2021|Categories: In The News, Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , |
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Looking at Supply Chain Heading into 2022

I will be speaking on a webinar for Today's Medical Developments, Aerospace Manufacturing & Design, and Today's e-Mobility on looking at the supply chain heading into 2022 (the webinars will be archived as well). Supply chain is the hot topic across the board. The answer is NO, supply chain [...]

2026-07-06T14:52:32-07:00November 16, 2021|Categories: In The News, Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: |
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