Lisa Anderson Highlights Greenland’s Strategic Importance to Global Supply Chains
Lisa Anderson is drawing attention to the growing importance of Greenland and its role in safeguarding global supply chains in an increasingly volatile environment.
Leveraging Agentic AI within the Supply Chain
In this episode of Supply Chain Chats, Lisa Anderson talks with Lorenz Pallhuber, co-founder of Didero, about Agentic AI — what it is, how it works and why it represents a huge opportunity for supply chain teams.
Weather Events Like the Winter Storm Highlight the Value of AI & Advanced Technologies GalleryWeather Events Like the Winter Storm Highlight the Value of AI & Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence & Supply Chain Technologies, ERP & Technology, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing
Weather Events Like the Winter Storm Highlight the Value of AI & Advanced Technologies
The storm that blanketed the U.S. had impacts that reverberated throughout the supply chain. Artificial intelligence and advanced technologies can refocus efforts from reactive to proactive and improve the outcome for people and mitigate further supply chain disruptions.
China & the Supply Chain: Geopolitical Realities and Trade Strategies
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.
Investing in Regional Supply Chains
In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson explores why regional supply chain alignment is the key to responsiveness, growth, and competitiveness.
Productivity Key to Growth & Success
U.S. labor productivity soared at a 4.9% rate in the most recent quarter as compared to the typical annualized rate of 2% during the current business cycle. We are seeing productivity gains across the board as manufacturers utilize predictive processes such as SIOP and advanced technologies such as AI, robotics, and the automation of processes and better utilization of ERP.
Smart Supply Chains Power Bottom-Line Results
As supply chains have increasingly become more complex with greater risks, volatility, and costs, digitizing with smart supply chains has become integral to success. Smart supply chains powered by AI are helping industrial producers improve forecasting, streamline operations, and increase their bottom line.
Positioning for Success in the New Year
Manufacturing has been in contraction for the last few years, while geopolitical risks are heightened and tariffs have created additional uncertainty, yet the future is starting to look bright. Investments and expansions are picking up. The most successful manufacturers will position for success by preparing for opportunities, mitigating risks and building resiliency and capabilities.
Highlights & Priorities for Success
Global supply chains started a full transformation in 2025 spurred on with geopolitical risk and encouraged by tariffs, and the pace accelerates as the New Year kicks off with geopolitics dominating the conversation and fundamentals making a comeback. We review learnings from the prior year and priorities for success in 2026.
Supply Chain Priorities for 2026
In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson outlines three priorities for the year ahead. These priorities set the foundation for resilience, growth and sustained success in an increasingly complex environment.