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.

What Will Happen with the Economy?
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What Will Happen with the Economy?

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

What Will Happen with the Economy?

In the last two months, we have participated in at least 4 or 5 different economic updates from the perspective of the local area, the region, the state, the nation and the global economy. We have also participated with a group of global consultants to discuss the economy and [...]

Lisa Anderson2026-07-06T15:01:17-07:00February 22, 2021|Categories: Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Coronavirus, E-commerce, Resiliency|

Collaborative Partnerships & Creating Resiliency
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Collaborative Partnerships & Creating Resiliency

Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience

Collaborative Partnerships & Creating Resiliency

As we see which companies emerge stronger from COVID, it is becoming apparent that those with a resilient supply chain and strong supply chain partnerships thrive while the rest are coming out in a weakened state. Of course, the situation has not stayed the same - those constantly changing [...]

Lisa Anderson2026-07-04T14:20:53-07:00February 20, 2021|Categories: Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: Collaborative Planning, Customer service, Performance & Risk, Predictability, Profitability, Resiliency, Risk Management, Supply Chain Briefing Newsletter, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain planning, Supply chain visibility, Supply continuity|

APICS: ASCM Inland Empire(APICS)- Emerging w/ Supply Chain Strength Webinar Series: Inland Empire Update
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APICS: ASCM Inland Empire(APICS)- Emerging w/ Supply Chain Strength Webinar Series: Inland Empire Update

Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

APICS: ASCM Inland Empire(APICS)- Emerging w/ Supply Chain Strength Webinar Series: Inland Empire Update

Lisa Anderson interviews Paul Granillo, President & CEO of the Inland Empire Economic Partnership. Listen as they talk about building a stronger economy.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-10T20:10:45-07:00February 19, 2021|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: ASCM: Emerging with Supply Chain Strength, Webinar|

The Massive Congestion at the SoCal Ports & Implications
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The Massive Congestion at the SoCal Ports & Implications

Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

The Massive Congestion at the SoCal Ports & Implications

There is massive congestion at the L.A. and Long Beach ports. The latest figures from the Journal of Commerce shows 63 container ships in the harbor (34 awaiting berths and 29 at the berths). Terminals are full and dwell times have doubled. The situation isn't good, and manufacturers, distributors [...]

Lisa Anderson2026-07-06T00:26:58-07:00February 9, 2021|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Collaborative Planning, Coronavirus, Global trade, Leadership, Nearshoring, Productivity, Reshoring, Supply chain planning|

SAP Insights: For Resilient Supply Chains, Think Local
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SAP Insights: For Resilient Supply Chains, Think Local

In The News, Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

SAP Insights: For Resilient Supply Chains, Think Local

Procter & Gamble, the maker of Charmin toilet paper, was prepared for thousands of scenarios – including earthquakes, fires, and cybersecurity attacks – but not for a disruption greater in magnitude than all three combined: a global pandemic. As COVID-19 spread throughout the United States in March, panicked shoppers snapped up [...]

Lisa Anderson2026-06-29T20:09:29-07:00February 1, 2021|Categories: In The News, Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Nearshoring, Network optimization, Reshoring, Resiliency, Risk Management, SAP, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain planning|

The Need for Resilience is Driving a Local Surge of Manufacturing
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The Need for Resilience is Driving a Local Surge of Manufacturing

Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

The Need for Resilience is Driving a Local Surge of Manufacturing

In thinking about the surge to local for an interview for an SAP Insights article "For Resilient Supply Chains, Think Local", there is no doubt the pandemic has pushed manufacturers to re-think their extended supply chains. When they suddenly couldn't support key customer needs, manufacturers [...]

Lisa Anderson2026-07-04T15:02:06-07:00February 1, 2021|Categories: Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Coronavirus, Nearshoring, Network optimization, Reshoring, Resiliency, Supply Chain Briefing Newsletter, Supply chain disruptions|

Made In China or Made in the U.S.A.?
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Made In China or Made in the U.S.A.?

Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Made In China or Made in the U.S.A.?

Made in China or made in the U.S.A.? There is a lot of talk about this critical, hot topic. Said another way, will reshoring increase? According to executive surveys, according to clients, according to top supply chain consultants, the answer is undoubtedly trending to MADE IN THE U.S.A. A [...]

Lisa Anderson2026-07-04T15:02:13-07:00January 21, 2021|Categories: Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Amazon effect, Coronavirus, Global trade, Reshoring|

Vaccine Manufacturing & Logistics
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Vaccine Manufacturing & Logistics

Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Vaccine Manufacturing & Logistics

What could be more top of mind than the vaccine distribution to combat COVID? This was the topic of a recent Interlinks podcast on Supply Chain Innovations with a group of global supply chain experts. The panel of experts discussed vaccine distribution around the world and associated implications. Listen [...]

Lisa Anderson2026-06-16T17:38:17-07:00January 20, 2021|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Coronavirus, Distribution, Innovation|

Interlinks – Supply Chain Strategy and Tactics Post-COVID
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Interlinks – Supply Chain Strategy and Tactics Post-COVID

Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Interlinks – Supply Chain Strategy and Tactics Post-COVID

Listen to the interview with Antonio Zrilic, Mark Wolf and Lisa Anderson on ALBA Consulting's Interlinks.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-04T09:39:22-07:00December 17, 2020|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Geopolitical risk, GSCTT, Interlinks, Podcast|

Why Does the Strategic Supply Chain Matter?
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Why Does the Strategic Supply Chain Matter?

Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Why Does the Strategic Supply Chain Matter?

Why does the strategic supply chain matter? This is the topic of a recent collaboration with a global group of top supply chain consultants. We wrote an eBook available for free download (and is available for purchase on Amazon), "Thriving in the New Business Environment: Why The Strategic [...]