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Trade Policy & Global Flows

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.

Tariffs, Transformation & the Future of Supply Chain

In this episode of Supply Chain Chats, Lisa Anderson, president of LMA Consulting Group, talks with Alan Dunn, President of GDI Consulting about the future of supply chains. They discuss how tariffs have and will reshape global manufacturing and become a catalyst for transformation.

2026-06-12T06:54:45-07:00November 30, 2025|Categories: Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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The One Big Beautiful Bill: Lisa Anderson on the DC Velocity Logistics Matters Podcast

The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) is now the law of the land. Among the provisions in this expansive legislation are incentives to encourage business investment. But, how will the bill affect our supply chains, and will it provide support to grow domestic manufacturing? Lisa Anderson joined the DC Velocity podcast to offer some insights.

2026-07-06T20:59:55-07:00October 9, 2025|Categories: In The News, Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |
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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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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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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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What’s Trending in Logistics, the Economy & with Critical Minerals

Lisa Anderson participated on a panel for the Lou Desmond radio show to discuss the record-breaking month for the Southern California ports, the latest economic indicators for manufacturing and supply chain, impacts related to tariffs, and likely interest rate cuts in the fall as well as the importance of critical minerals in driving global supply chains.

2026-06-21T22:07:12-07:00August 27, 2025|Categories: In The News, Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Manufacturing Renaissance On Its Way

A manufacturing boom is on its way. Although it might not appear so according to clients' SIOP (Sales Inventory Operations Planning) models with weaker clients' backlogs and hesitant customers, we have no doubt it is imminent.

2026-06-21T22:26:02-07:00August 14, 2025|Categories: Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Strategic Investments: What New Tariff Deal Investments Mean for U.S. Manufacturing

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.

2026-06-21T22:49:08-07:00August 2, 2025|Categories: Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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