Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

The War in Iran, Supply Chain Impacts & Actions
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The War in Iran, Supply Chain Impacts & Actions

Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

The War in Iran, Supply Chain Impacts & Actions

As with every war, there are immediate supply chain impacts, down-the-line impacts and related manufacturing and supply chain requirements. Companies must be prepared to pivot resiliently, scale, and plan to ensure customer and EBITDA success.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-21T14:12:45-07:00March 5, 2026|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: AI, Data & Analytics, Geopolitical risk, Global trade, Performance & Risk, Predictability, Predictive analytics, Resiliency, Risk Management, S&OP, Scalability, SIOP, Supply Chain Briefing Newsletter, Supply chain chokepoints, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain planning, Supply continuity|

Tariff Update
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Tariff Update

Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Tariff Update

In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson explains what the ruling means, provides historical context on tariffs and outlines what manufacturers should be thinking about now to protect profitability and remain competitive.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-06T20:55:59-07:00February 26, 2026|Categories: Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Geopolitical risk, Global trade, Predictability, Profitability, Regulations, Risk Management, S&OP, Scalability, SIOP, Supply Chain Bytes, Tariffs, Video|

Your Tariffs Playbook & Path Forward in Supply Chain
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Your Tariffs Playbook & Path Forward in Supply Chain

Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Your Tariffs Playbook & Path Forward in Supply Chain

Tariffs continue to cause great stress in the financial markets and with certain industries. In fact, it divides manufacturers from distributors, logistics, and goods movement industries largely dependent on imports and trade.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-20T22:52:50-07:00February 23, 2026|Categories: Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: AI, Best of, Digital transformation, Distribution, ERP, Geopolitical risk, Global trade, Industrial Manufacturing, Innovation, Nearshoring, Predictability, Reshoring, Resiliency, Revenue growth, Risk Management, S&OP, Scalability, SIOP, Strategic sourcing, Supply Chain Briefing Newsletter, Supply chain disruptions, Supply continuity, Tariffs|

Project Vault
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Project Vault

Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Project Vault

Project Vault is changing how the U.S. approaches critical minerals. In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson explains Project Vault, the Strategic Critical Minerals Initiative focused on creating stockpiles and preferred trade zones and what discusses what manufacturers should be thinking.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-11T17:09:25-07:00February 6, 2026|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Capacity planning, Geopolitical risk, Resiliency, Risk Management, S&OP, Scalability, SIOP, Strategic sourcing, Supply Chain Bytes, Supply continuity, Video|

Lisa Anderson Highlights Greenland’s Strategic Importance to Global Supply Chains
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Lisa Anderson Highlights Greenland’s Strategic Importance to Global Supply Chains

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

Lisa Anderson Highlights Greenland’s Strategic Importance to Global Supply Chains

Lisa Anderson is drawing attention to the growing importance of Greenland and its role in safeguarding global supply chains in an increasingly volatile environment.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-21T14:42:38-07:00January 30, 2026|Categories: Press Releases, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: A&D, AI, Geopolitical risk, Network optimization, Resiliency, Risk Management, S&OP, SIOP, Strategic sourcing, Supply chain chokepoints, Supply continuity|

The Importance of Greenland in Supply Chain
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The Importance of Greenland in Supply Chain

Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

The Importance of Greenland in Supply Chain

Greenland is a strategic focal point in global supply chains. In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson discusses three reasons why Greenland matters to supply chains: shipping routes, defense and the Golden Dome and rare earth elements. We delve into what manufacturers should take away to succeed in this evolving environment.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-11T16:49:41-07:00January 24, 2026|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Geopolitical risk, Global trade, Network optimization, Resiliency, Risk Management, Scalability, Strategic sourcing, Supply Chain Bytes, Supply chain chokepoints, Supply continuity, Video|

Trumps Tariffs – World in Motion Magazine
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Trumps Tariffs – World in Motion Magazine

In The News, Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Trumps Tariffs – World in Motion Magazine

The 'Trump Round' of trade negotiations has unleashed widespread disruption to global commerce, triggering a wholesale reorganization of supply chains and forcing countries to choose between capitulation and coordinated resistance.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-21T14:58:09-07:00January 24, 2026|Categories: In The News, Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: AI, Automation, Data & Analytics, Digital transformation, Geopolitical risk, Global trade, Nearshoring, Network optimization, Performance & Risk, Predictability, Profitability, Reshoring, Resiliency, Scalability, Strategic sourcing, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain planning, Tariffs|

China & the Supply Chain: Geopolitical Realities and Trade Strategies
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China & the Supply Chain: Geopolitical Realities and Trade Strategies

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

China & the Supply Chain: Geopolitical Realities and Trade Strategies

Global supply chains cannot escape the influence of China. From trade tensions to geopolitical risks and shifting alliances, manufacturers face increasing challenges in how to source, produce and deliver from China. Global supply chain experts, Lisa Anderson and John Tulac, discuss the path forward and strategies for success.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-21T15:01:59-07:00January 22, 2026|Categories: In The News, Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: AI, APICS, Geopolitical risk, Nearshoring, Network optimization, Reshoring, Resiliency, Risk Management, Strategic sourcing, Supply chain chokepoints, Supply chain disruptions, Supply continuity|

Why Is Greenland Strategic to the Global Supply Chain & Defense?
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Why Is Greenland Strategic to the Global Supply Chain & Defense?

Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Why Is Greenland Strategic to the Global Supply Chain & Defense?

Greenland has been in the news as Trump has insisted that the U.S. should own it, and Denmark is not willing to give it up. Regardless of how that debate works out, Greenland has been highlighted as strategic in the global supply chain, from a shipping route, defense, and rare earth elements standpoint.