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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.

Disruptions Rage with CrowdStrike, Aerospace Shortages & Porsche

Volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA) continues to rage and threaten manufacturers and supply chain chain organizations. The VUCA threshold skyrocketed during the pandemic, and it has not returned to normal.

2026-06-27T19:41:06-07:00July 25, 2024|Categories: Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Top Supply Chain Challenges and How to Address Them

Supply chain complexity continues to accelerate as organizations navigate geopolitical risk, talent shortages, technology disruption, and economic uncertainty. In this ASCM Orange County webinar, Lisa Anderson explores the top supply chain challenges facing manufacturers and distributors and outlines strategies to improve resiliency, predictability, profitability, and growth.

2026-06-14T14:28:46-07:00July 10, 2024|Categories: In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Resiliency & Agility in Supply Chain

With the significant amount of disruption in the global supply chain, companies have started to focus on what could help them better weather the storm.

2026-06-08T13:01:08-07:00July 9, 2024|Categories: Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Manufacturing in the USA with Lisa Anderson

In this episode of Interlinks I converse with Lisa Anderson of LMA Consulting in the Los Angeles metro area about manufacturing in the USA.

2026-06-14T20:31:33-07:00July 3, 2024|Categories: Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Although Manufacturing Declined, the Smart are Planning for a Renaissance

According to the ISM, "The Manufacturing PMI", a measure of manufacturing activity, registered at 48.5% in June, which is a decline from 48.7% in May.

2026-06-27T22:57:28-07:00July 3, 2024|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Geopolitical Risk & Supply Chain Resilience

There is substantial geopolitical risk with China. Look no further than the South China Seas. Philippine officials say Chinese forces seized two naval boats in a disputed South China Sea shoal. A few days prior, a Philippine ship and a Chinese vessel collided. It is a risky situation in the South China Seas.

2026-06-22T16:10:26-07:00June 23, 2024|Categories: In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Red Sea Pharma Crisis Pushing Logistics Advancements: Lisa Anderson Quoted

Escalating conflict in the Red Sea has exposed the vulnerability of global pharmaceutical supply chains and reinforced the importance of building more resilient sourcing and logistics strategies. In this interview, Lisa Anderson discusses how Houthi attacks on commercial shipping are increasing transportation costs, extending transit times, and prompting pharmaceutical [...]

2026-06-28T16:49:52-07:00June 17, 2024|Categories: In The News, Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Lisa Anderson, Supply Chain Expert Highlights Positive Changes for U.S. Manufacturers Through Nearshoring Amid Mexico’s Presidential Election

As Mexico ushers in its first female president, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, and reaffirms its commitment to the "fourth transformation," Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, President of LMA Consulting Group Inc., shares her insights on how this political shift is expected to enhance nearshoring opportunities for U.S. manufacturers.

2026-06-28T14:49:10-07:00June 7, 2024|Categories: Press Releases, Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Challenges, Risks & Opportunities in E-Commerce & Logistics

In attending the Southern California E-Commerce & Logistics Summit, it is clear that focusing on global logistics as a system of systems is paramount (special shout out to Fran Inman for the use of her phrase). Not one link in the supply chain can succeed on its own.

2026-07-06T21:15:03-07:00June 3, 2024|Categories: Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Succeeding with Regional Manufacturing & Optimizing Supply Chain

The risk of China has increased dramatically over the years. Early on, executives were concerned about intellectual property theft. Although that is still a concern, there are much bigger issues.

2026-06-28T14:59:06-07:00May 24, 2024|Categories: Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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