Lisa Anderson Highlights Greenland’s Strategic Importance to Global Supply Chains
Lisa Anderson is drawing attention to the growing importance of Greenland and its role in safeguarding global supply chains in an increasingly volatile environment.
The Importance of Greenland in Supply Chain
Greenland is a strategic focal point in global supply chains. In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson discusses three reasons why Greenland matters to supply chains: shipping routes, defense and the Golden Dome and rare earth elements. We delve into what manufacturers should take away to succeed in this evolving environment.
China & the Supply Chain: Geopolitical Realities and Trade Strategies
Global supply chains cannot escape the influence of China. From trade tensions to geopolitical risks and shifting alliances, manufacturers face increasing challenges in how to source, produce and deliver from China. Global supply chain experts, Lisa Anderson and John Tulac, discuss the path forward and strategies for success.
Why Is Greenland Strategic to the Global Supply Chain & Defense?
Greenland has been in the news as Trump has insisted that the U.S. should own it, and Denmark is not willing to give it up. Regardless of how that debate works out, Greenland has been highlighted as strategic in the global supply chain, from a shipping route, defense, and rare earth elements standpoint.
Supply Chain Drivers of 2025
2025 was another challenging year for manufacturing and supply chains. In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson highlights the three primary drivers of 2025: geopolitics, manufacturing investment and AI with advanced technologies.
Supply Chain: Smoothing Out or Something Else?
Supply chains are plagued with geopolitical, cyber and supply chain risks. Companies have been focused on building resiliency and efficiency; however, as important as it is to be agile and profitable, it is no longer enough. Forward-looking companies are focusing on predictability, scalability, and customer value.
Aluminum Disruption and the Supply Chain
Disruptions rarely stay contained and aluminum is a clear example. In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson explains how challenges in one material can ripple through the entire end-to-end supply chain, affecting the largest of manufacturers.
Only as Strong as Your Weakest Link in the Supply Chain: The Rare Earth Threat
Companies are only as strong as the weakest link in their supply chain. If you dig further into your supply chain, it is likely you will find dependencies on rare earth minerals. Read about strategies to scale rare earth production rapidly.
Defense Tech Manufacturing
Defense technology is advancing at lightning speed—and manufacturing is at the center of it all. In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson discusses how defense tech manufacturers are catching up to meet urgent national needs. Hear about the latest investments, use of advanced technologies and what innovative companies are doing to set the pace for the future of defense.
Geopolitical Issues: Impacts on the Medtech Industry
Geopolitical risks and events happening around the globe can adversely impact medical device supply chains, creating delays, increasing costs, and causing other challenges for companies. Companies must pursue supply chain resiliency and additional strategies to succeed.