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.

Supply Chain Made in Vietnam?
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Supply Chain Made in Vietnam?

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

Supply Chain Made in Vietnam?

Explore the considerations for strategic sourcing decisions between China and Vietnam for business success.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-29T20:10:27-07:00December 24, 2019|Categories: Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Global trade, Nearshoring, Network optimization, Reshoring, Tariffs|

Will Amazon Pass UPS and FedEx?
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Will Amazon Pass UPS and FedEx?

Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Will Amazon Pass UPS and FedEx?

Discover the impact of Amazon's logistics strategies on shipping giants like FedEx, UPS, and USPS. Stay competitive.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-16T17:23:51-07:00December 20, 2019|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Amazon effect, Supply Chain Briefing Newsletter|

Is Vietnam the New China?
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Is Vietnam the New China?

Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Is Vietnam the New China?

Discover the potential of Vietnam as a sourcing destination. Explore the benefits, challenges, and impacts of Vietnam for your manufacturing needs.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-04T15:18:17-07:00November 15, 2019|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Global trade, Supply Chain Briefing Newsletter, Tariffs|

Lisa Anderson, LMA interviews John Tulac, International Attorney
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Lisa Anderson, LMA interviews John Tulac, International Attorney

Risk & Resilience, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Lisa Anderson, LMA interviews John Tulac, International Attorney

Lisa Anderson2026-06-10T00:17:36-07:00October 19, 2019|Categories: Risk & Resilience, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Future Proofing, Geopolitical risk, Global trade, Nearshoring, Predictability, Reshoring, Resiliency, Risk Management, Scalability, Supply chain disruptions, Supply continuity, Video, Webinar|

Food & Beverage and Future Proofing Your Business

As I have been thinking about the food and beverage industry (and process manufacturing) and future proofing your business, I see several examples of proactive clients and colleagues' future proofing their business. As this is my latest, hot-off-the-press LMA-i, LMA Intelligence topic, I thought we'd explore a few trends related to food and beverage.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-05T23:00:59-07:00October 18, 2019|Categories: Risk & Resilience, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Collaborative Planning, Food & Beverage, Resiliency, Supply Chain Briefing Newsletter, Sustainability|

The Value of Export
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The Value of Export

Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

The Value of Export

Export is a vast opportunity so the U.S. - Mexico - Canada agreement should be of keen interest.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-05T23:28:46-07:00September 19, 2019|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Global trade, Supply Chain Briefing Newsletter|

Hurricane Dorian & Your Supply Chain
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Hurricane Dorian & Your Supply Chain

Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience

Hurricane Dorian & Your Supply Chain

Hurricane Dorian is certainly taking over the news as it threatens devastation. Mitigate Hurricane Dorian's impact with a resilient supply chain strategy. Ensure business continuity and agility.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-28T09:54:49-07:00September 5, 2019|Categories: Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: Customer service, Network optimization, Resiliency, Risk Management, Supply Chain Briefing Newsletter, Supply chain disruptions, Supply continuity|

How to Recession-Proof Your Business: Plan Now to Survive and Thrive in a Downturn
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How to Recession-Proof Your Business: Plan Now to Survive and Thrive in a Downturn

In The News, Risk & Resilience, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

How to Recession-Proof Your Business: Plan Now to Survive and Thrive in a Downturn

Businesses can survive and thrive in a recession if they retool their operations well in advance of the economic downturn.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-04T14:57:12-07:00September 4, 2019|Categories: In The News, Risk & Resilience, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Future Proofing, Profitability|

Which State Has the Most Manufacturing? The Answer Might Surprise You…
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Which State Has the Most Manufacturing? The Answer Might Surprise You…

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

Which State Has the Most Manufacturing? The Answer Might Surprise You…

Which state is #1 in terms of having the most manufacturing headquarters?

Lisa Anderson2026-06-08T00:02:47-07:00August 22, 2019|Categories: Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Geopolitical risk, Industry Week, Reshoring, Resiliency, Supply Chain Briefing Newsletter|

Do You Have a Resilient Supply Chain?
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Do You Have a Resilient Supply Chain?

Risk & Resilience, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Do You Have a Resilient Supply Chain?

There is extreme volatility in today’s end-to-end supply chain. To be successful, you need a resilient supply chain. Are you keeping up with all the changes?