Supply Chain Resilience Has Risen to the Top with the White House Council
The White House has launched a cabinet-level supply chain council as the criticality of the topic rises to the top.
Supply Chains are on the Move
Global supply chains are on the move. Executives have been hit with the harsh reality that the risk (supply chain, geopolitical, cyber, IP, etc.) is far higher than they realized when they outsourced with an eye to cost.
Pitfalls and Solutions: Common Supply Chain Issues in Manufacturing and Distribution GalleryPitfalls and Solutions: Common Supply Chain Issues in Manufacturing and Distribution
Distribution & Warehousing, In The News, Podcasts, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Optimization, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics
Pitfalls and Solutions: Common Supply Chain Issues in Manufacturing and Distribution
Lisa Anderson joined Food and Beverage Talk podcast to discuss supply chain challenges and opportunities in the food and beverage industry.
A Resilient Supply Chain Built for Competitive Advantage
In an era defined by disruption, organizations must be able to respond quickly to changing business needs and customer demands. In the past few years alone, a trifecta of events—the pandemic, political turmoil, and natural disasters—have wreaked havoc on the supply and demand equation, challenging organizations to rethink their [...]
Panama Canal Drought Accelerating Supply Chain Optimization
The Panama Canal has a 40% market share for containers moving goods from Northeast Asia to the U.S. East Coast, and drought conditions are creating a new round of supply chain disruptions. There have been between 130 - 160 ships waiting, leading to supply chain delays.
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 [...]
Flexport: The 2023 Supply Chain Planning Playbook – Predictions & Advice From Global Logistics Experts
Lisa Anderson shared advice for how to succeed in 2023 with Flexport. She was joined by global logistics experts to discuss how to thrive in 2023.
Taking Control: Reshoring, Nearshoring, Friendly Shoring & Manufacturing Expansion GalleryTaking Control: Reshoring, Nearshoring, Friendly Shoring & Manufacturing Expansion
Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Optimization, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics
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 [...]
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".
BBC: The Firms Sourcing Locally to Avoid Global Supply Chain Woes
Supply chain expert Lisa Anderson says the global system has never been more volatile.