As companies reconfigure supply chains and expand domestic manufacturing capabilities, it is an ideal opportunity to embrace technology and automation to help metal fabricators and machinists offset increased costs associated with tariffs.
In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson unpacks the new tariff deals with Japan and the EU, highlighting how these agreements are poised to reshape manufacturing investments in the U.S.
Lisa Anderson is weighing in on the recently passed One Big Beautiful Act, a sweeping piece of legislation aimed at stimulating domestic business investment and revitalizing U.S. manufacturing.
Strategic partnerships aren't just nice to have, they're essential for resilience. In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson highlights how companies like MP Materials are reshaping the landscape by building strategic alliances that enable reshoring, support national interests and secure future growth.
The mid-market is the engine of the economy and right now, that engine is running through uncertainty. In this Supply Chain Chat, Lisa Anderson talks with Keith Cerwinski from American Business Bank to break down the latest economic signals, lending patterns and strategic trends shaping the second half of 2025.
From rising geopolitical tensions to escalating customer expectations, companies are reassessing what they control and what they should. Discover how vertical integration can help manufacturers strengthen resilience, improve visibility and gain a competitive edge.
Since tariffs went into effect, supply chain vulnerabilities have been exposed. We are in a global supply chain with wildly varying levels of risk and exposure depending on the country of origin, product composition and each specific company's strategy.
As geopolitical unrest, natural disasters, and shifting trade policies upend global logistics, resilient companies are transforming their supply chains to gain competitive advantage and ensure growth.
Where do we stand with imports & exports? The U.S. broke records with the highest trade deficit (imports - exports) on record in 2024 at $1.2 trillion. Q1's trade deficit set records at a massive $465 billion, as companies pulled goods in early to mitigate the potential impact of [...]
Congress passed what has been referred to as the "One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB)", and it has been signed into law. There are far-reaching implications for manufacturers and supply chain organizations. The bottom line is that it is expected to spur growth and success with tax benefits and supporting incentives.
