Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

China’s Water Crisis Impact on Manufacturing & Supply Chain
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China’s Water Crisis Impact on Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

China’s Water Crisis Impact on Manufacturing & Supply Chain

According to an article in Foreign Affairs, the per capita available water supply around the Northern China Plain (253 cubic meters) is nearly 50% below the UN definition of acute water supply.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-06T21:19:57-07:00June 7, 2023|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Customer service, Geopolitical risk, Global trade, I've Been Thinking Newsletter, Nearshoring, Profitability, Reshoring, Resiliency, Risk Management, S&OP, SIOP, Strategic sourcing, Supply chain disruptions, Supply continuity|

Navigating the Business Storm: Stress-Test Now, Not Later
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Navigating the Business Storm: Stress-Test Now, Not Later

Press Releases, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience

Navigating the Business Storm: Stress-Test Now, Not Later

CLAREMONT, CA - Thursday, June 1, 2023: The recent banking crisis exposes the need for stress testing for other industries as well, according to The Society for the Advancement of Consulting® (SAC). It is time for organizations roll up their sleeves, conduct rigorous stress-tests, and prepare for all eventualities. [...]

Lisa Anderson2026-07-05T21:35:17-07:00June 1, 2023|Categories: Press Releases, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: Customer service, Cyber, ERP, Profitability, Resiliency, Risk Management, SAC, Scalability, Supply continuity, Working capital|

Supply Chain Challenges and Opportunities
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Supply Chain Challenges and Opportunities

Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Supply Chain Challenges and Opportunities

Geopolitical uncertainty, talent shortages, and technology disruption are reshaping supply chains. In this ASCM/APICS webinar, Lisa Anderson shares strategies to improve resiliency, leverage SIOP, and create competitive advantage in a rapidly changing world.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-14T15:45:46-07:00May 27, 2023|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Digital transformation, ERP, Geopolitical risk, Performance & Risk, Predictability, Resiliency, Risk Management, S&OP, Scalability, SIOP, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain planning, Video, Webinar, Workforce planning|

What’s Up in the Economy, Business, Manufacturing & Supply Chain?
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What’s Up in the Economy, Business, Manufacturing & Supply Chain?

Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience

What’s Up in the Economy, Business, Manufacturing & Supply Chain?

It is a whirlwind and confusing. Here is a quote that sums it up perfectly: From a salesperson at a client recapping the conversations at a recent industry conference - Everyone is skeptical, but we are all seeing orders and backlog remain pretty robust.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-05T21:42:22-07:00May 17, 2023|Categories: Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: AI, Customer service, Digital transformation, ERP, Inflation, Inventory optimization, Inventory reduction, Profitability, Resiliency, Risk Management, S&OP, SIOP, Supply Chain Briefing Newsletter|

The State of Business, Supply Chain and Opportunities
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The State of Business, Supply Chain and Opportunities

Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience

The State of Business, Supply Chain and Opportunities

In this episode of Supply Chain Chats, Lisa Anderson talks about the state of business, the economy, and supply chain, what it means and how to take advantage of the opportunities that will come down the pike.She talks in detail about inflation, recession, the impacts of interest rates and the labor force and what the successful companies are doing differently to succeed.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-12T08:04:58-07:00May 10, 2023|Categories: Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: ERP, Nearshoring, Performance & Risk, Predictability, Reshoring, Resiliency, Risk Management, S&OP, Scalability, SIOP, Supply Chain Chats, Supply chain planning, Video|

The Road Ahead: Business, Supply Chain & The World Order is Available
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The Road Ahead: Business, Supply Chain & The World Order is Available

Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience

The Road Ahead: Business, Supply Chain & The World Order is Available

Special Report: How Companies Should Reshape to Succeed in 2023 & Take Advantage of Huge Opportunities Coming Down the Pike

Lisa Anderson2026-06-29T10:08:37-07:00May 10, 2023|Categories: Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: AI, Customer service, Digital transformation, ERP, Geopolitical risk, Inflation, LMA Predictions Special Report, Nearshoring, Performance & Risk, Predictability, Profitability, Reshoring, Resiliency, Risk Management, S&OP, Scalability, SIOP, Strategic sourcing, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain planning, Supply continuity|

Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Expert Issues Supply Chain Special Report
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Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Expert Issues Supply Chain Special Report

Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Press Releases, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Expert Issues Supply Chain Special Report

CLAREMONT, Calif., May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, known as the Strongest Link in Your Supply Chain® and President of LMA Consulting Group Inc., has published a Special Report - The Road Ahead: Business, Supply Chain & The World Order. LMA [...]

Lisa Anderson2026-07-05T21:51:03-07:00May 9, 2023|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Press Releases, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: AI, Cyber, Data & Analytics, ERP, Geopolitical risk, Innovation, Leadership, Nearshoring, Reshoring, Resiliency, Risk Management, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain planning, Supply chain visibility, Talent development|

Healthcare Supply Chains
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Healthcare Supply Chains

In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience

Healthcare Supply Chains

Healthcare supply chains continue to face unprecedented volatility. Learn how proactive risk management, supplier diversification, reshoring, and resilient supply chain strategies can help healthcare organizations and suppliers improve continuity, customer service, and long-term growth.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-18T21:38:37-07:00May 1, 2023|Categories: In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: ASI, Digital transformation, Medical products, Nearshoring, Network optimization, Performance & Risk, Reshoring, Resiliency, Strategic sourcing, Supply chain disruptions, Supply continuity|

Succeeding During Volatility: A Focus on the Fundamentals
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Succeeding During Volatility: A Focus on the Fundamentals

Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Succeeding During Volatility: A Focus on the Fundamentals

Businesses, supply chain, and the world are experiencing disruption, volatility, and chaos. In this period of geo-political risk, interest rate spikes, fears of recession, labor shortages, and more, successful businesses will focus on the fundamentals.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-07T16:42:48-07:00April 18, 2023|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Geopolitical risk, GSCTT, Industrial Manufacturing, Panel, Predictability, Resiliency, Risk Management, Supply chain disruptions, Video|

Supply Chain Issues Critical to Address in Today’s Volatile Global Environment
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Supply Chain Issues Critical to Address in Today’s Volatile Global Environment

Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Press Releases, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Supply Chain Issues Critical to Address in Today’s Volatile Global Environment

CLAREMONT, Calif., April 11, 2023 /ExpertClick/ - Integrating supply chain technology, addressing supply chain talent scarcity, and unifying end-to-end port platforms are the biggest challenges for companies today, according to the Supply Chain Special Interest Group of The Society for the Advancement of Consulting® (SAC). Successful companies are adapting by [...]