Trade Policy & Global Supply Chains

Trade policy, tariffs, and global transportation networks continue to reshape sourcing, logistics, and supply chain performance. Explore strategies for navigating changing regulations, freight market shifts, port congestion, shipping disruptions, and evolving global trade flows. Learn how manufacturers and distributors leverage Supply Chain Planning, Network Strategy & Optimization, and Risk & Resilience to improve supply continuity, manage transportation risk, protect profitability, and adapt to changing global market conditions.

Top Importers & Exporters… E-Commerce Impacts
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Top Importers & Exporters… E-Commerce Impacts

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

Top Importers & Exporters… E-Commerce Impacts

E-commerce trends are reshaping the landscape for top importers/exporters, influencing global trade dynamics. Find out how in this article.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-05T23:29:28-07:00June 1, 2017|Categories: Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: E-commerce, Global trade, Supply Chain Briefing Newsletter|

Collaborating on Economic Forecasts
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Collaborating on Economic Forecasts

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

Collaborating on Economic Forecasts

Since economics can have a dramatic impact on our business, it is worthwhile to pay attention - at a minimum. Attend sessions on economics trends, read economic updates, and dig into the key factors that are most likely to impact your business.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-06T15:03:15-07:00April 17, 2017|Categories: Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Collaborative Planning|

Trump’s Major Increase in Defense Spending and Related Impacts
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Trump’s Major Increase in Defense Spending and Related Impacts

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

Trump’s Major Increase in Defense Spending and Related Impacts

When military spending increases, defense-related manufacturing booms. It isn't rocket science to figure that out; however, it can be tempting to wait too long for confirmation of orders.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-06T00:03:20-07:00February 27, 2017|Categories: Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: A&D, Collaborative Planning, Supply Chain Briefing Newsletter|

Manufacturing Gains
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Manufacturing Gains

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

Manufacturing Gains

As one of the panelists at the Manufacturers' Summit last week said, "Have you ever seen manufacturing in the news more than it has been lately?" Quite an intriguing point.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-05T23:29:33-07:00February 7, 2017|Categories: Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Global trade, MCIE, 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|

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|

Interest in Global Rises
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Interest in Global Rises

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

Interest in Global Rises

In order to thrive in today’s business climate, executives have no choice but to get a global perspective. Leaders must find a way to stay on top of the trends, likely impacts and opportunities out there.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-06T14:54:10-07:00July 7, 2016|Categories: Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Global trade|

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|

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 [...]