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.

Study Predicts Near-Sourcing Will Increase
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Study Predicts Near-Sourcing Will Increase

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

Study Predicts Near-Sourcing Will Increase

Manufacturers considering insourcing to the U.S. and near-sourcing options to Mexico and other closely located countries because of the Amazon effect -- the need for rapid response to customer needs.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-29T20:10:59-07:00January 24, 2017|Categories: In The News, Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Nearshoring, Network optimization, Reshoring|

TPP is Dead ….How Will it Affect Our Ports?
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TPP is Dead ….How Will it Affect Our Ports?

Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

TPP is Dead ….How Will it Affect Our Ports?

Are you prepared to leverage additional technology to remain competitive?

Lisa Anderson2026-07-04T15:19:08-07:00January 23, 2017|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Global trade, Supply Chain Briefing Newsletter|

Trump’s Transportation Nominee Kicks Up Infrastructure
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Trump’s Transportation Nominee Kicks Up Infrastructure

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

Trump’s Transportation Nominee Kicks Up Infrastructure

As one who drives the Los Angeles freeway system on a daily basis, it is obvious we need improvements; however, we also do not have time to deal with anything but a quick delivery of these improvements.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-06T00:28:21-07:00January 16, 2017|Categories: Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Global trade, Supply Chain Briefing Newsletter|

Mexican Gas Prices Soar
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Mexican Gas Prices Soar

Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Mexican Gas Prices Soar

The Mexican government took away subsidies on gas, and so prices soared in the New Year.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-06T00:28:25-07:00January 9, 2017|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Collaborative Planning, Global trade, Supply Chain Briefing Newsletter, Supply chain disruptions|

Logistics, Logistics and Logistics
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Logistics, Logistics and Logistics

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

Logistics, Logistics and Logistics

I took the APICS CLTD (certified in logistics, transportation and distribution) exam yesterday (and passed!); therefore, I have been knee deep in logistics topics this week.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-06T00:28:29-07:00December 30, 2016|Categories: Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: APICS, Distribution, Global trade|

Risk in Global Supply Chains is on the Rise
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Risk in Global Supply Chains is on the Rise

Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Risk in Global Supply Chains is on the Rise

According to the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) risk index, risk is the highest since 2013. It is easy to become complacent. Are you adding risk into your supply chain conversations and plans?

Lisa Anderson2026-06-10T20:19:09-07:00December 9, 2016|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Global trade, Risk Management|

Are You Stuck in Silo Thinking in Your Supply Chain?
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Are You Stuck in Silo Thinking in Your Supply Chain?

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

Are You Stuck in Silo Thinking in Your Supply Chain?

In today's Amazon-impacted marketplace, extended supply chains are more interconnected than ever before. Thus, we must be aware of the impacts of our decisions on the rest of the supply chain.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-06T00:03:32-07:00December 9, 2016|Categories: Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Amazon effect, Collaborative Planning, Distribution, Global trade|

Will Supply Chain Risk Surprise You?
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Will Supply Chain Risk Surprise You?

Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience

Will Supply Chain Risk Surprise You?

Supply chain risks abound! Just look at the recent bankruptcy of Hanjin. It created havoc in the global supply chain. Ships were virtually stranded on the water. No one knew how they'd get paid. Customers still needed the product. And so the results were scary. Have you thought about [...]

Lisa Anderson2026-05-16T00:48:07-07:00November 22, 2016|Categories: Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: Risk Management|

Outsourcing, Insourcing or Near-Sourcing?
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Outsourcing, Insourcing or Near-Sourcing?

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

Outsourcing, Insourcing or Near-Sourcing?

Whether outsourcing, insourcing or near-sourcing or a combination of all three, manufacturers need to reassess their strategies to measure risk and ROI.