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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.

The Economy & Manufacturing: What You Need to Know

How is the economy really performing? In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson breaks down key economic indicators—GDP, inflation, and the labor force—along with insights on the expanding manufacturing sector. Learn what manufacturers should be doing now to stay ahead in a shifting landscape.

2026-06-11T23:30:37-07:00February 12, 2025|Categories: Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |
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Geopolitics & Natural Resources Will Dictate Future Supply Chains

Manufacturers are waking up to the risks in their end-to-end supply chains. They are realizing that they are only as strong as their weakest link, especially if they do not have backup sources of supply that will jump in at a moment's notice. As an international law expert says, if you are counting on China for manufacturing, you must "get out".

2026-06-28T17:04:02-07:00February 11, 2025|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Supply Chain Resiliency A Must for Success

Risks abound in the global supply chain and goods movement systems. The only successful strategy to thrive is to create a resilient supply chain. According to the Global Port Tracker (GPT) report from Hackett Associates and the National Retail Federation (NRF), the specter of labor strife and new tariffs, along with strong sales, is driving U.S. retailers to keep imports surging through the spring.

2026-06-22T17:15:53-07:00February 10, 2025|Categories: In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Lisa Anderson, Supply Chain Expert: The Manufacturing Resurgence is Here – Are You Ready?

Manufacturing in the U.S. is gaining momentum, and businesses that aren’t prepared will struggle to keep up. According to Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, President of LMA Consulting Group, Inc., the resurgence will be fast and powerful, with companies that are ready to scale reaping the greatest benefits.

2026-06-22T17:19:02-07:00February 7, 2025|Categories: Press Releases, Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Tariff Turmoil: Supply Chain Under Microscope

"Trump is utilizing tariffs as a negotiating tool in support of his agenda. Although most of what is communicated as potential tariffs is unlikely to go into effect for extended periods of time, tariffs will be rolled out in the next few months." Lisa Anderson is quoted in this article from PYMNTS.

2026-06-28T17:04:54-07:00February 6, 2025|Categories: In The News, Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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U.S. Tariff Impact on Supply Chains and Business Strategy

With new tariffs set to take effect, businesses are re-evaluating supply chain strategies to mitigate costs and risks. From reshoring to supplier diversification, companies are adapting to shifting trade policies while balancing efficiency and profitability. As tariffs reshape global sourcing, proactive executives are seizing opportunities to strengthen resilience and streamline operations.

2026-06-22T17:28:45-07:00February 4, 2025|Categories: In The News, Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Manufacturing Resurgence Taking Flight

Manufacturing is starting to take flight. The resurgence will be powerful and fast. As a well-connected business executive and trusted advisor mentioned recently, when manufacturing takes off, you will not be able to keep up if you aren't already on top of it.

2026-06-22T17:26:22-07:00February 3, 2025|Categories: Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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California Wildfires Create Ripple Effects on Supply Chains

Lisa Anderson was quoted on Supply Chain Dive about how the California wildfires are affecting supply chains and logistics.

2026-06-22T17:38:23-07:00January 29, 2025|Categories: In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: , , , , , , , |
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Inland Empire economy braces for 2025: Lisa Anderson

Lisa Anderson was quoted recently on the shape of the Inland Empire economy, and how it looks heading into 2025.

2026-06-28T17:06:09-07:00January 28, 2025|Categories: In The News, Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , |
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Supply Chain 2025: Tariffs, Stockpiling, and Diversification

In this episode of Interlinks, Lisa Anderson, President of LMA Consulting in Los Angeles and I, discuss some of the supply chain effects of the geopolitical and international trade tensions that have been ongoing for some time now and that are expected to continue as the new US administration under President Donald Trump takes up the reins of power in Washington DC.

2026-06-22T17:37:40-07:00January 27, 2025|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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