AI, geopolitics, resilience, and workforce transformation dominated discussions at CHAINge 2026. A key takeaway was the growing power of AI-enabled SIOP to turn increasing supply chain complexity into clearer decisions, greater predictability, and profitable growth.
Geopolitical uncertainty, supply chain disruptions, talent challenges, and rapidly evolving technologies are reshaping manufacturing and distribution. In this ASCM webinar, Lisa Anderson explores the trends influencing supply chain strategy and explains how resilient, proactive organizations can turn complexity into competitive advantage.
Through ASCM leadership, Harvey Mudd executive roundtables, and student-led manufacturing projects, LMA Consulting Group helped connect manufacturers, educators, and future leaders. These collaborative efforts strengthened workforce development, operational improvement, and innovation across the manufacturing community.
Kusum Kavia, President and Co-Founder of Combustion Associates, shares how Lisa Anderson's supply chain expertise, industry leadership, and ability to connect people have created valuable opportunities for collaboration, talent development, and business growth.
Global supply chains cannot escape the influence of China. From trade tensions to geopolitical risks and shifting alliances, manufacturers face increasing challenges in how to source, produce and deliver from China. Global supply chain experts, Lisa Anderson and John Tulac, discuss the path forward and strategies for success.
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.
As supply chains become more complex, organizations must move beyond resiliency and efficiency toward predictability, scalability, and customer value. In this ASCM San Fernando Valley presentation, Lisa Anderson discusses the risks and opportunities shaping the future of supply chains and shares strategies for building talent, leveraging technology, implementing SIOP, and positioning organizations for long-term success.
Supply chain complexity continues to accelerate as organizations navigate geopolitical risk, talent shortages, technology disruption, and economic uncertainty. In this ASCM Orange County webinar, Lisa Anderson explores the top supply chain challenges facing manufacturers and distributors and outlines strategies to improve resiliency, predictability, profitability, and growth.
What is Going on in the World with John Tulac
The Ports & The State of Logistics
