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.

The Impact of China’s Slowdown
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The Impact of China’s Slowdown

Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

The Impact of China’s Slowdown

The most successful supply chain partnerships I've seen are when you are upfront with all supply chain partners.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-07T19:33:39-07:00January 18, 2016|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Distribution, Global trade, I've Been Thinking Newsletter|

Finding Efficiency
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Finding Efficiency

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

Finding Efficiency

Sometimes inventory problems are people problems.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-04T15:19:13-07:00December 14, 2015|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Global trade, Operational excellence|

Are You Able to be Resilient in Your Decision Making?
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Are You Able to be Resilient in Your Decision Making?

Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience

Are You Able to be Resilient in Your Decision Making?

Have you put thought into your decision-making process before decisions must occur?

Lisa Anderson2026-06-29T19:51:18-07:00November 12, 2015|Categories: Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: Data & Analytics, Resiliency, Supply chain planning|

The Beatles Cirque du Soleil and Supply Chain
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The Beatles Cirque du Soleil and Supply Chain

Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience

The Beatles Cirque du Soleil and Supply Chain

Think about one of your products or materials. What does your supply chain look like?

Lisa Anderson2026-06-16T17:30:24-07:00October 5, 2015|Categories: Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: I've Been Thinking Newsletter, Supply chain disruptions|

California Declares State of Emergency After Floods Wash Out Part of Interstate 10
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California Declares State of Emergency After Floods Wash Out Part of Interstate 10

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

California Declares State of Emergency After Floods Wash Out Part of Interstate 10

Flood damage on Interstate 10 in California, leading to a state of emergency and significant disruptions to traffic and supply chains.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-06T00:28:47-07:00July 22, 2015|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Global trade, Risk Management|

The Amazon Effect: Why We Must Pay Attention to Our Customers
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The Amazon Effect: Why We Must Pay Attention to Our Customers

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

The Amazon Effect: Why We Must Pay Attention to Our Customers

Two thirds of manufacturers and distributors have customer service gaps when compared to Amazon and mega-distributors like Amazon.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-14T07:54:19-07:00March 25, 2015|Categories: In The News, Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Amazon effect, Collaborative Planning, Customer service, E-commerce, ERP|

Why Ports Delays Could Cost Billions
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Why Ports Delays Could Cost Billions

Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Why Ports Delays Could Cost Billions

Whether you have supplies or products waiting at the port, I'd take this as an opportunity to be strategic in thinking about supply chain design.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-04T14:32:22-07:00February 13, 2015|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Global trade, Risk Management, Supply chain disruptions|

Supply Chain Trends Shaping Manufacturing Success
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Supply Chain Trends Shaping Manufacturing Success

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

Supply Chain Trends Shaping Manufacturing Success

Customer expectations are rising, supply chains are becoming more complex, and volatility has become the new normal. In this Manufacturers Corner interview, Lisa Anderson explains how SIOP, collaboration, innovation, and supply chain resiliency help manufacturers improve service, profitability, and long-term success.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-14T12:15:03-07:00February 6, 2015|Categories: In The News, Risk & Resilience, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Customer service, Data & Analytics, Global trade, Interview, Predictability, Resiliency, Revenue growth, Risk Management, S&OP, Scalability, SIOP, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain planning, Video, Workforce planning|

Dow Plunges…Volatility is the New Normal – How Adaptable Are You?
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Dow Plunges…Volatility is the New Normal – How Adaptable Are You?

Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience

Dow Plunges…Volatility is the New Normal – How Adaptable Are You?

Prepare for volatility by focusing on adaptability and flexible strategies to thrive in uncertain market conditions.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-06T00:30:50-07:00December 13, 2014|Categories: Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: Risk Management|

UPS Notes E-Commerce Boom
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UPS Notes E-Commerce Boom

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

UPS Notes E-Commerce Boom

According to today's Wall Street Journal, UPS had robust growth in the third quarter, which was strongly influenced by the e-commerce boom. E-commerce now accounts for about 45% of U.S. packages. Is e-commerce on your radar? I'm on the flight back from Phoenix as I went to meet with [...]