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.

Are You Ready for a Resurgence in Manufacturing?
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Are You Ready for a Resurgence in Manufacturing?

Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Are You Ready for a Resurgence in Manufacturing?

According to a recent National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) survey, the vast majority (88%) expect sales, production and prices to increase next year despite the supply challenges. In working with clients across multiple industries such as biotech, building and construction products, and food and beverage, there is no doubt [...]

Lisa Anderson2026-07-05T23:36:22-07:00September 10, 2021|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Digital transformation, Industrial Manufacturing, Reshoring, Risk Management, S&OP, SIOP, Supply Chain Briefing Newsletter, Supply chain planning|

Commercial Baking: Sounding the Alarm on Supply Chain: The raw materials ripple effect
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Commercial Baking: Sounding the Alarm on Supply Chain: The raw materials ripple effect

Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Commercial Baking: Sounding the Alarm on Supply Chain: The raw materials ripple effect

"Manufacturers looking for any kinds of raw materials or ingredients are having to revise their schedules continuously, and it's a daily challenge," said Lisa Anderson, supply chain consultant and president of LMA Consulting. "There are issues from one end of the spectrum to the other."

Lisa Anderson2026-07-04T14:35:13-07:00September 1, 2021|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Food & Beverage, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain shortages|

Creating Customer Advocates During Supply Chain Disruption
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Creating Customer Advocates During Supply Chain Disruption

Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Creating Customer Advocates During Supply Chain Disruption

Significant supply chain disruption is impacting the client revenue and impacting their ability to service customers said Lisa Anderson, president of ASCM Inland Empire Chapter and LMA Consulting Group.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-06T15:19:13-07:00August 25, 2021|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: APICS, ASCM: Emerging with Supply Chain Strength, Customer service, GSCTT, Panel, SAC, Supply chain disruptions, Webinar|

Supply Challenges Will Extend into 2022 & Beyond
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Supply Challenges Will Extend into 2022 & Beyond

Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Supply Challenges Will Extend into 2022 & Beyond

According to Industry Week, Toyota has cut production by 40% due to supply challenges. In addition to the semiconductor chips, COVID is raging in Southeast Asia, causing further supply chain challenges. The bottom line is that there are widespread supply chain challenges!

Lisa Anderson2026-07-06T00:00:13-07:00August 24, 2021|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Resiliency, S&OP, SIOP, Supply Chain Briefing Newsletter, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain planning, Talent development|

The Surge in Manufacturing
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The Surge in Manufacturing

Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

The Surge in Manufacturing

According to Reuters, manufacturing gained significantly during the pandemic and remains strong.

Factory orders BEAT expectations and rose 1.5% in June after increasing 2.3% in May. [...]

Lisa Anderson2026-06-16T18:21:18-07:00August 6, 2021|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Geopolitical risk, Global trade, Innovation, Revenue growth, Risk Management, S&OP, SIOP, Supply Chain Briefing Newsletter, Supply chain disruptions|

Global Supply Chain Experts Discuss Supply Chain, Materials & Logistics Disruption
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Global Supply Chain Experts Discuss Supply Chain, Materials & Logistics Disruption

Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Global Supply Chain Experts Discuss Supply Chain, Materials & Logistics Disruption

The world has experienced unprecedented disruption during/ post pandemic. This has led to significant volatility, shortages, and chaos in supply chain, materials and logistics.

Lisa Anderson2026-05-04T01:55:16-07:00July 18, 2021|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: ASCM: Emerging with Supply Chain Strength, GSCTT, Panel, SAC, Supply chain disruptions, Webinar|

Logistics Capacity Constraints Abound. What to Do?
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Logistics Capacity Constraints Abound. What to Do?

Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Logistics Capacity Constraints Abound. What to Do?

I recently met with the Inland Empire Economic Partnership's logistics council to discuss the state of logistics, and it was a compelling and concerning conversation with the thought leaders in that space. Here are a few facts to ponder [...]

Lisa Anderson2026-07-06T00:01:16-07:00July 13, 2021|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Collaborative Planning, Innovation, S&OP, SIOP, Supply Chain Briefing Newsletter, Supply chain planning, Talent development|

When Will Supply Chains Catch Up?
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When Will Supply Chains Catch Up?

Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

When Will Supply Chains Catch Up?

I was excited to be featured on "Just the News" (a few minutes into the segment) earlier this week talking about what is going on with supply chain disruptions and when we will catch up. I also facilitated a panel of global supply chain experts on supply chain, material and logistics disruptions.

Lisa Anderson2026-05-14T11:53:20-07:00June 26, 2021|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Innovation, Inventory optimization, Resiliency, Supply Chain Briefing Newsletter, Supply chain disruptions|

Shortages & Extended Lead Times – Starbucks, Building Materials & Much More
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Shortages & Extended Lead Times – Starbucks, Building Materials & Much More

Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Shortages & Extended Lead Times – Starbucks, Building Materials & Much More

Starbucks is out of several items! Who would have thought? Unfortunately, they are not alone. Almost every client is experiencing shortages of materials, logistics services and more. For example, according to Freight Waves, FedEx Freight just announced they are immediately cutting service to 1400 less-than-truckload in an effort to [...]