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Reshoring/ Nearshoring

SIOP / S&OP: Don’t Reshore; Move Manufacturing Forward

Globalization is not working. Geopolitics abound. For example, the war in Russia and Ukraine ravages on. There are concerns around the nuclear power plant in Ukraine, occupied by Russia. And that is aside from the impact on oil, food, commodities and much more. China continues to threaten Taiwan and has already changed Hong Kong. It is no longer the same for business. There are countless risks throughout the world.
2023-09-16T23:35:15-07:00July 5, 2023|Categories: Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, SIOP - S&OP, SIOP Planning & Execution|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |
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Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Expert Issues Supply Chain Special Report

Published in Cision PR Newswire on May 9, 2023 CLAREMONT, Calif., May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, known as the Strongest Link in Your Supply Chain® and President of LMA Consulting Group Inc., has published a Special Report - The Road [...]

2023-09-16T14:03:18-07:00June 29, 2023|Categories: Business & the Economy, ERP & Related Technologies, Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Manufacturing, Press Releases, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, Supply Chain, Talent / Skills Gap|Tags: , , , , , , |
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Take Control of Your Manufacturing to Wrestle Volatility to the Ground

What is clear is that VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity) is continuing in the forefront and will continue to be our "new normal". As I recently debated with the Wall Street Journal, we are in an era of non-stop disruptions. Look no further than the escalating war of Russia [...]

2023-09-13T23:39:51-07:00February 24, 2023|Categories: Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Optimization|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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West Coast Ports Diminishing Volume

According to the The Journal of Commerce, the West Coast ports are losing volume. The West Coast share of imports coming from Asia is down from 61.1% in 2021 to 58.8% in 2022 while the East Coast and Gulf Coast ports rose. According to the JOC, the ILWU contract negotiations are causing this change although there are concerns about drayage and rail as well.
2023-09-15T08:36:58-07:00January 18, 2023|Categories: Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics|Tags: , , , , , |
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Austin, It’s Skyline & Manufacturing Hub

I recently went to Austin, TX to speak at the MPO (Medical Product Outsourcing) Summit on reshoring and nearshoring in the medical device industry. While deep diving into the healthcare products/ medtech industry, I took a few days to see the sites of Austin. See below for a few of my favorites including an incredible skyline.
2023-09-19T20:18:27-07:00November 1, 2022|Categories: I've Been Thinking, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring|Tags: , , , , , |
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Taking Control: Reshoring, Nearshoring, Friendly Shoring & Manufacturing Expansion

The Global State of Affairs The bottom line: It is a mess! What is going on? Unfortunately, there is a lot of volatility, and it will not smooth out anytime soon. For example: Russia/ Ukraine war: The Russia/ Ukraine war rages on and shows signs of escalation. There are [...]

2023-09-19T20:24:11-07:00October 26, 2022|Categories: Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Optimization, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |
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MPO Summit Shifting Manufacturing: Is Nearshoring the Answer for Medtech?

Lisa Anderson participated on a panel discussion to discuss nearshoring in the Medtech industry with Steven A. Colantuoni, Director of Corporate Marketing, The Central American Group, Yarisol Lopez, Deputy Executive Director, National Free Zones Council of the Dominican Republic, and Carlos Wong, Managing Director, Coyol Free Zone (Costa Rica).
2023-09-19T20:27:00-07:00August 18, 2022|Categories: In The News, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring|Tags: , , , , , , |
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The Case for US Manufacturing

Made in the USA! Instead of fiddling around dipping our toes in the water, we should put a full court press on expanding manufacturing in the USA. Why? Let's just consider a few questions: Should we put our eggs in the China basket? Only if you enjoy substantial risk... [...]

2023-08-25T17:58:51-07:00August 10, 2022|Categories: I've Been Thinking, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring|Tags: , , , , , |
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The Big Shift: Nearshoring Trends In Medtech Manufacturing | Medical Product Outsourcing

MPO Magazine: The Big Shift: Nearshoring Trends in Medtech Manufacturing "Medical device companies are on the move," said Lisa Anderson, president of LMA Consulting Group, a Claremont, Calif.-based consulting firm that specializes in manufacturing strategy and end-to-end supply chain transformation."For example, Costa Rica continues to gain significant nearshoring opportunities".
2023-09-18T17:44:40-07:00July 19, 2022|Categories: In The News, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Optimization|Tags: , , , , , , |
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Costa Rica’s Nearshoring Opportunities in Biotech Manufacturing & Its Biodiversity

I went to Costa Rica with my brother and nephew, and so I've been thinking about the amazing Costa Rican biodiversity, beaches, birds and biotech manufacturing.
2023-09-17T09:35:19-07:00July 15, 2022|Categories: Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, I've Been Thinking, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring|Tags: , , , , , , |
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