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Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Navigate geopolitical uncertainty, trade policy changes, and global supply chain disruption with strategies that strengthen resilience, protect profitability, and support predictable growth. Discover how Supply Chain Planning, Operational Performance & Transformation, and Supply Chain Technology & Enablement help manufacturers and distributors improve supply continuity, respond faster to change, and build more agile, competitive supply chains.

Revitalizing Maritime Power

The maritime industry is at the heart of global trade—but underinvestment and aging infrastructure have strained its reliability. In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson, President of LMA Consulting Group, explores why it is important to revitalize maritime power and the initiatives underway.

2026-07-06T21:09:36-07:00April 30, 2025|Categories: Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Tariff Impact on Supply Chains: How Shortages and Rising Costs Are Unfolding

Before Trump took office, let alone announced or implemented his tariffs plan, many major companies brought in extra inventory of products to the US in an attempt to mitigate the impact of potential tariffs, but the buffer will run out soon.

2026-06-28T17:18:30-07:00April 30, 2025|Categories: In The News, Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Supply Chain Trends & Takeaways

Over the last two weeks, we participated in three supply chain summits, conferences and/or annual meetings (with a west coast bent), and so we thought we'd pass on the key highlights and action items most relevant to our clients and colleagues.

2026-06-22T09:44:43-07:00April 29, 2025|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Protect Your End-to-End Supply Chain

Is your supply chain as strong as your weakest link? True supply chain resilience means looking beyond your immediate partners. From suppliers’ suppliers to contract manufacturers and logistics providers, visibility and alignment are critical. Lisa talks about 4 key areas of immediate importance in manufacturing.

2026-06-22T09:47:25-07:00April 23, 2025|Categories: Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Southern California Faces Logistics Shift Under Tariffs

If you have domestic production and you’re going to move products into Southern California because you want to supply customers here, you do have a choice.

2026-06-22T09:52:33-07:00April 22, 2025|Categories: In The News, Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |
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Tariffs, Trade Wars, and the Inland Empire’s Economic Future

Tariffs continue to create uncertainty across global supply chains, logistics networks, and regional economies. As companies assess the implications of escalating trade tensions with China, questions have emerged about the potential impact on warehousing, transportation, employment, and manufacturing investment throughout the Inland Empire. While concerns remain about short-term disruption [...]

2026-06-28T17:13:16-07:00April 15, 2025|Categories: In The News, Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , |
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Energy: Fueling Our Future

In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson, President of LMA Consulting Group, highlights why energy is at the core of everything in supply chain and manufacturing. From powering automation and AI to driving production and logistics, energy access and strategy are critical to growth. As demand soars, companies must rethink how they plan, invest and prepare for the energy needs of tomorrow.

2026-06-11T22:56:47-07:00April 14, 2025|Categories: Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |
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How Businesses Can Address Supply Chain Management with The Looming Tariff Changes

The most important strategy to minimize the impact of sudden tariff changes is to create a resilient supply chain. Addressing tariffs requires a short-term and long-term strategy. In the short term, you must stay ahead of changing conditions, enhance your supply chain visibility so that you know the origin and risks of your end-to-end supply chain and be ready to move rapidly.

2026-06-28T17:16:38-07:00April 10, 2025|Categories: In The News, Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Manufacturing: An Economic Powerhouse

In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson, President of LMA Consulting Group, spotlights the unmatched power of manufacturing in driving economic growth. From job creation and innovation to fueling supply chains and national security, manufacturing is at the heart of a thriving economy. Tune in for a quick dive into why forward-thinking businesses must prioritize and invest in their manufacturing strategy to stay competitive.

2026-06-22T10:21:30-07:00April 9, 2025|Categories: Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Resilience in Supply Chain of Paramount Importance

The announcement of reciprocal tariffs has created extreme volatility in the stock markets and nervousness among executives. Geopolitical, supply chain, and cyber risks plague the end-to-end supply chain and have stimulated additional debates about control in the Panama Canal, Greenland, and global supply chains.

2026-06-21T11:22:30-07:00April 8, 2025|Categories: Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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