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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.

Tariffs, Trade Wars & the Tug of Global Supply Chains: Manufacturing in the Crosshairs

Listen to the discussion on what’s happening on the ground in American manufacturing, including tactical compliance moves, major capital investment announcements, and longer-term strategic shifts—or the lack thereof

2026-06-21T18:01:52-07:00October 8, 2025|Categories: In The News, Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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U.S.- Mexico Trade Relationship: Supply Chains on the Border

The U.S.–Mexico trade relationship is one of the most critical drivers of manufacturing supply chains today. With more than $800 billion in goods crossing the border annually, companies on both sides are rethinking their strategies for sourcing, production, logistics, and growth.

2026-06-12T07:02:47-07:00October 7, 2025|Categories: Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Rail Merger – Union Pacific & Norfolk Southern

The merger of Union Pacific & Norfolk Southern marks one of the biggest shifts in U.S. rail. In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson explains how this deal could reshape freight movement, capacity and reliability across the country—and what it means for manufacturers and distributors relying on rail to keep supply chains running.

2026-06-11T22:12:06-07:00October 5, 2025|Categories: Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , |
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Cash & Certainty: Navigating the Supply Chain Landscape

As business executives contend with weaker backlogs, heightened supply chain risks and concerns about business stability due to tariffs, cash and certainty have emerged as hot topics for ensuring success. The Global Supply Chain Think Tank discusses trends, impacts, and strategies for success.

2026-06-21T18:05:32-07:00October 1, 2025|Categories: Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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The Economy is on Track for a Manufacturing Renaissance

The economy has a distinct impact on manufacturing. Although U.S. manufacturing has gone sharply down with offshoring for lower wages, less regulations, and fewer hurdles, there remains a base crux of manufacturing might that is turning into a renaissance with favorable tax, tariff and interest rate policies.

2026-06-21T19:25:03-07:00September 22, 2025|Categories: Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Cargo Spill – Managing Risk in the Supply Chain

A cargo spill can cause more than a mess — it can delay shipments, raise safety concerns and disrupt the supply chain. In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson breaks down how to plan for the unexpected, coordinate with partners and adjust plans through SIOP to minimize disruption.

2026-06-11T22:16:16-07:00September 21, 2025|Categories: Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Strategic Partnerships to Scale Domestic Production of Critical Items

In step change progress to depending on China (who has been unreliable in supplying critical minerals), a strategic partnership has been developed to replace this dependence for antibiotics. Not many companies can take over manufacturing of extended supply chains and scale up adequately. Thus, strategic partnerships can provide the resources and investments to scale and succeed.

2026-06-21T20:20:45-07:00September 15, 2025|Categories: Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Defense Tech Manufacturing

Defense technology is advancing at lightning speed—and manufacturing is at the center of it all. In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson discusses how defense tech manufacturers are catching up to meet urgent national needs. Hear about the latest investments, use of advanced technologies and what innovative companies are doing to set the pace for the future of defense.

2026-06-11T22:19:56-07:00September 7, 2025|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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The Future of Medical Device Supply Chains

Supply chains are evolving at a rapid pace as global risks increase. To achieve success with this transformation, companies must roll out advanced technologies and develop strategies to mitigate down-the-line risks and impacts such as access to critical minerals and energy.

2026-06-21T20:31:50-07:00September 5, 2025|Categories: In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Tariffs & Turbulence: Strategies for Supply Chain Resilience

Global supply chains are being reshaped by shifting tariffs, trade regulations and geopolitical uncertainty. In this ASCM Inland Empire webinar, Lisa Anderson, President of ASCM-IE, and Ed Knab, international trade and customs expert, explore the ripple effects of tariffs on manufacturers and distributors—and the strategies companies can use to stay resilient.

2026-06-29T19:45:03-07:00August 31, 2025|Categories: In The News, Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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