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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.

Overcoming Barriers to Growth in the Face of Supply Chain Disruption

Lively discussion with Lisa Anderson and David Ogilvie, my colleagues from the Society for the Advancement of Consulting (SAC) Supply Chain Special Interest Group about how companies can overcome the barriers to growth arising from supply chain disruptions.

2026-06-05T01:24:10-07:00March 24, 2022|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , |
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Interview with Quality Digest on the Supply Chain Chaos

Global events and geopolitical conflicts continue to expose vulnerabilities across supply chains. Lisa Anderson discusses how manufacturers can respond to disruption by reevaluating suppliers, reshoring and nearshoring, optimizing inventory, leveraging advanced technologies, and proactively building greater supply chain resilience.

2026-08-09T15:57:05-07:00March 21, 2022|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |
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Do You Have Suppliers or Partners?

During supply chain disruptions and shortages, strategic partners are more likely to prioritize one another than transactional suppliers and customers. Learn how stronger supplier partnerships, active backup sources, collaborative planning, and becoming a customer of choice can improve supply continuity, strengthen resiliency, and support profitable growth.

2026-08-09T16:07:32-07:00March 11, 2022|Categories: In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |
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More Inflation & Supply Chain Chaos – What Should We Do?

Rising inflation, geopolitical conflict, energy costs, and commodity shortages are creating additional supply chain volatility. Manufacturers should proactively evaluate customers, suppliers, inventory, capacity, and supply chain networks while strengthening SIOP and planning processes to navigate disruption and stay ahead of changing conditions.

2026-08-09T16:11:35-07:00March 11, 2022|Categories: In The News, Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |
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News Nation: COVID-19 Protests Threaten Canada-US Border Trade

The U.S.-Canada border protests disrupted a critical trade corridor, threatening delays and supply chain impacts. Lisa Anderson discusses the potential consequences for manufacturers, transportation, and cross-border trade.

2026-08-09T16:45:03-07:00February 8, 2022|Categories: In The News, Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |
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When Will the Supply Chain Disruptions End?

Supply chain disruptions aren't going away. Manufacturers that proactively strengthen resiliency, rethink supply networks, improve planning, and adapt to changing customer demand will be better positioned to thrive in the next normal.

2026-08-09T16:47:25-07:00February 7, 2022|Categories: In The News, Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |
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The Path Forward for Supply Chain Success

Medical device supply chains remain vulnerable to shortages, delays, and global disruption. Lisa Anderson explains how reshoring, stronger sourcing strategies, SIOP, and supply chain technology can improve resilience, customer service, and scalable growth.

2026-08-09T17:22:52-07:00February 7, 2022|Categories: In The News, Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Is It Possible to Realign the Supply Chain?

Global supply chains will not realign overnight. Manufacturers can take control by strengthening resiliency, rethinking supply networks, reshoring and nearshoring, and improving planning to better serve customers and support profitable growth.

2026-08-09T17:38:29-07:00February 2, 2022|Categories: In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Baking Business: Companies Get Strategic to Pull Ahead of Supply Chain Crunch

In this episode of Since Sliced Bread, Lisa Anderson, president of LMA Consulting Group, explains where the supply chain stands now, how it got this way and what she sees successful companies doing to get through the crisis.

2026-08-09T17:44:37-07:00February 2, 2022|Categories: In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Shark Bite Biz: Why Are Store Shelves Still Empty?

Lisa Anderson explains why store shelves remain empty as manufacturers, distributors, and consumers continue to feel the effects of global supply chain disruptions, shortages, and constraints.

2026-08-09T17:55:30-07:00February 1, 2022|Categories: In The News, Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |
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