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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.

Rail Strike Supply Chain Impacts

As a potential nationwide rail strike threatened to disrupt U.S. supply chains, Lisa Anderson discussed the risks to manufacturers and the proactive strategies companies should use to protect critical materials, maintain supply continuity, and minimize operational disruptions.

Events, Shocks, Trends and the Supply Chain

Shocks and events such as the war in Ukraine, the pandemic and Brexit, among other may feel like they have appeared out of nowhere, but these events are taking place within the context of overarching trends that are unmoved by these short-term shocks and events. This provides us with another perspective on how to react and devise successful supply chain strategies as we look to the future.

Global Report: Supply Chain Management: The Haves and The Have-Nots… and Not Everyone Will Survive

Manufacturers face ongoing supply chain disruptions, shortages and geopolitical risks. Lisa Anderson explains why resilience, diversified sourcing and greater supply chain control are essential to staying ahead.

Inflation, Supply Chain Disruption, Fertilizer + Rail

In this episode of Supply Chain Chats, Lisa Anderson talks about impacts of inflation and supply chain disruption in the global supply chain. She uses fertilizer as an example and talks through how inflation and supply chain disruptions are interrelated and walks through the increase in the price of oil and gas to China’s decision to stop exporting to the Russia-Ukraine war and the potential rail strike. [...]

Rail Strike Threat Highlights Supply Chain Disruption Risks

A tentative agreement may have averted a nationwide rail strike, but supply chain disruptions remain a significant concern. Lisa Anderson discusses why ongoing labor, geopolitical and economic pressures will continue to challenge supply chains.

Rail Strike Threat Highlights Ongoing Supply Chain Disruptions

A potential nationwide rail strike highlights the continued fragility of the supply chain. Lisa Anderson discusses why labor challenges, geopolitical pressures and ongoing disruptions will continue to create supply chain risk.

Emerging with Supply Chain Strength – What is Going on in the World with John Tulac

What is Going on in the World with John Tulac

Supply Chain Disruptions Continue at a Breakneck Pace

Supply chain disruptions continue at a rapid pace as geopolitical tensions, transportation bottlenecks, inflation and global shortages create new risks. Proactive companies are responding by expanding U.S. manufacturing, reshoring and nearshoring, diversifying supply and investing for long-term resilience.

News Nation: UK’s Shipping Port Strike Adds to Fragile Supply Chain

A strike at the UK’s largest container port adds another challenge to an already fragile global supply chain. Lisa Anderson discusses how port congestion and shifting freight volumes are creating ripple effects across West Coast, East Coast and Gulf Coast ports.

New Jersey News: UK’s Shipping Port Strike Adds to Fragile Supply Chain

Lisa Anderson, president of LMA Consulting Group, Claremont, CA comments on why the supply chain is wrong whether we are talking about West Coast or East Coast.

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