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.

Coronavirus and Impacts in the Supply Chain
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Coronavirus and Impacts in the Supply Chain

Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Coronavirus and Impacts in the Supply Chain

February 17, 2020 I was talking with a Los Angeles Times reporter about the coronavirus a few days ago, and it spurred several thoughts about down-the-line impacts beyond the obvious. According to the Epoch Times, the coronavirus impacts will hit within the next few months. This makes perfect [...]

Lisa Anderson2026-06-29T19:48:24-07:00February 17, 2020|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Coronavirus, Future Proofing, Resiliency, Supply Chain Briefing Newsletter, Supply chain planning|

Are You Waiting Too Long to Future-Proof?
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Are You Waiting Too Long to Future-Proof?

Risk & Resilience, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Are You Waiting Too Long to Future-Proof?

January 24, 2020 Although most economists do not see an immediate recession, there are plenty of concerning signs along with global volatility. Unfortunately, concern alone can create a recession unrelated to underlying factors. Meaning, we could have terrific fundamentals and results yet still go into a recession if fear [...]

Lisa Anderson2026-05-16T13:26:23-07:00February 14, 2020|Categories: Risk & Resilience, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Future Proofing|

The Supply Chain and Impacts from the Coronavirus
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The Supply Chain and Impacts from the Coronavirus

Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

The Supply Chain and Impacts from the Coronavirus

Lisa Anderson2026-06-16T17:41:06-07:00February 14, 2020|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Coronavirus, Geopolitical risk, Video, Video clip, What's Happening|

A Regional Approach Helps Supply Chains Weather Trade Disruption
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A Regional Approach Helps Supply Chains Weather Trade Disruption

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

A Regional Approach Helps Supply Chains Weather Trade Disruption

"As manufacturers realize what can be achieved with technology such as AI, IoT, robotics, and additive manufacturing, they are sourcing manufacturing closer to the customer to create a customer experience advantage (rapid customization and delivery) with a lower cost base," comments said Lisa Anderson, founder and president of LMA [...]

Lisa Anderson2026-07-04T15:18:02-07:00February 13, 2020|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Global trade, Nearshoring, Network optimization, Reshoring|

Economic Forecasts for 2020
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Economic Forecasts for 2020

Risk & Resilience, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Economic Forecasts for 2020

February 7, 2020 Manfred Keil a longtime economics professor at Claremont McKenna College and the chief economist for the Inland Empire Economic Partnership, spoke at a manufacturing and distribution group of trusted advisors on what we can expect for 2020. It was a fascinating discussion. The bottom line is that there [...]

Lisa Anderson2026-07-04T00:20:02-07:00February 11, 2020|Categories: Risk & Resilience, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Resiliency, Risk Management, Strategic sourcing, Supply chain disruptions, Supply continuity|

Beware of New Data Law in China & Its Impacts
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Beware of New Data Law in China & Its Impacts

Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Beware of New Data Law in China & Its Impacts

January 31, 2020 According to the Epoch Times and International Business Attorney, John Tulac, China's new cybersecurity law poses a big risk for anyone doing business in China. In essence, if you send data to or from China, your data can be audited at any time. It certainly [...]

Lisa Anderson2026-06-09T23:44:29-07:00January 31, 2020|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Cyber, Risk Management, Supply Chain Briefing Newsletter|

Future-proofing Your Supply Chain
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Future-proofing Your Supply Chain

Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Future-proofing Your Supply Chain

Disruptions abound in supply chain circles. Just consider any of the following recent events: the tariff war, global unrest, the Coronavirus, natural disasters such as the volcano in the Philippines, the Hong Kong protests and more. We have never had a client that could claim that 100% of the [...]

Lisa Anderson2026-06-09T23:44:51-07:00January 30, 2020|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Future Proofing, Supply chain disruptions|

Reevaluating Production Outside the US
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Reevaluating Production Outside the US

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

Reevaluating Production Outside the US

Lisa Anderson2026-06-29T20:10:19-07:00January 24, 2020|Categories: Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Nearshoring, Network optimization, Reshoring, Video, What's Happening|

U.S., China Sign Historic Phase One Trade Deal
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U.S., China Sign Historic Phase One Trade Deal

Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

U.S., China Sign Historic Phase One Trade Deal

According to the National Association of Manufacturers press release, the U.S and China trade deal is an unprecedented phase one win for manufacturers. Previously the NAM CEO lamented that "China has proven one of the most troubling markets in the world for manufacturers, due to its lack of commitment [...]

Lisa Anderson2026-07-04T15:18:12-07:00January 17, 2020|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Global trade, Supply Chain Briefing Newsletter, Supply chain planning, Tariffs|

Amazon Kicks off the New Year by Creating Disruption
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Amazon Kicks off the New Year by Creating Disruption

Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Amazon Kicks off the New Year by Creating Disruption

According to a Bloomberg article, Amazon kicked off the New Year by creating disruption. They have abruptly stopped buying products from some of their wholesalers, looking for ways to bypass wholesalers or push the cost to down the chain and increase profit. If your business depends on Amazon, [...]