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.
Only as Strong as Your Weakest Link in the Supply Chain: The Rare Earth Threat
Companies are only as strong as the weakest link in their supply chain. If you dig further into your supply chain, it is likely you will find dependencies on rare earth minerals. Read about strategies to scale rare earth production rapidly.
Imports, Exports, Trade Deals & Opportunities
Where do we stand with imports & exports? The U.S. broke records with the highest trade deficit (imports - exports) on record in 2024 at $1.2 trillion. Q1's trade deficit set records at a massive $465 billion, as companies pulled goods in early to mitigate the potential impact of [...]
Protect Your End-to-End Supply Chain
Is your supply chain as strong as your weakest link? True supply chain resilience means looking beyond your immediate partners. From suppliers’ suppliers to contract manufacturers and logistics providers, visibility and alignment are critical. Lisa talks about 4 key areas of immediate importance in manufacturing.
Tariffs, Trade Wars, and the Inland Empire’s Economic Future
Concerns over the trade war that erupted when Trump announced higher tariffs against most U.S. trade partners this month rippled across the country - including the Inland Empire, the region sometimes called the warehouse of the western United States. But the Inland region might not take as large an [...]
U.S.-China Tariff Battle: Impacts, Strategies, and the Future of Supply Chains
The U.S.-China tariff impact is reshaping supply chains. Businesses must adapt with reshoring, diversification, & regional strategies to stay competitive.
Geopolitics, Natural Resources & Impacts to the Supply Chain
There are mountains of geopolitical threats going on with significant impact on the supply chain. Most, if not all of these also relate to natural resources.
Geopolitical & Regulatory Issues – The Path Forward in Supply Chain & Logistics GalleryGeopolitical & Regulatory Issues – The Path Forward in Supply Chain & Logistics
Distribution & Warehousing, E-Commerce & Logistics, Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, In The News, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Sustainability & Impacts, Videos & Podcasts, Webinars
Geopolitical & Regulatory Issues – The Path Forward in Supply Chain & Logistics
The world of supply chain and logistics has been plagued with volatility, disruptions, and increased regulations. Several issues are converging simultaneously, creating a precarious path forward. In this webinar, we will talk about the current status of the supply chain and what the successful and unsuccessful paths forward will look like.
China’s Water Crisis Impact on Manufacturing & Supply Chain
According to an article in Foreign Affairs, the per capita available water supply around the Northern China Plain (253 cubic meters) is nearly 50% below the UN definition of acute water supply.
Taking Control: Reshoring, Nearshoring, Friendly Shoring & Manufacturing Expansion GalleryTaking Control: Reshoring, Nearshoring, Friendly Shoring & Manufacturing Expansion
Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring/ Regional Supply Chains, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration, 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 [...]