Southern California Faces Logistics Shift Under Tariffs
If you have domestic production and you’re going to move products into Southern California because you want to supply customers here, you do have a choice.
If you have domestic production and you’re going to move products into Southern California because you want to supply customers here, you do have a choice.
Tariffs continue to cause great stress in the financial markets and with certain industries. In fact, it divides manufacturers from distributors, logistics, and goods movement industries largely dependent on imports and trade.
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 [...]
In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson, President of LMA Consulting Group, spotlights the unmatched power of manufacturing in driving economic growth. From job creation and innovation to fueling supply chains and national security, manufacturing is at the heart of a thriving economy. Tune in for a quick dive into why forward-thinking businesses must prioritize and invest in their manufacturing strategy to stay competitive.
As companies navigate the current risk-laden global environment, regional supply chains have increased in popularity. The wars in Russia-Ukraine and the Middle East have spurred concerns about the risks associated with global supply chains.
In the second half of 2024, manufacturers in the U.S. and Mexico were in contraction according to PMI readings while Canada showed continual expansion. The Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) is based on a survey of private sector executives and measures the health of the economy. Canada has scored in [...]
"Canada and Mexico have integrated supply chains with the U.S. in the automobile and aerospace sectors," Lisa said. "Although I think there might be short term impacts, I don’t think there will be significant tariffs over the medium/long-term."
How is the economy really performing? In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson breaks down key economic indicators—GDP, inflation, and the labor force—along with insights on the expanding manufacturing sector. Learn what manufacturers should be doing now to stay ahead in a shifting landscape.
Manufacturing in the U.S. is gaining momentum, and businesses that aren’t prepared will struggle to keep up. According to Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, President of LMA Consulting Group, Inc., the resurgence will be fast and powerful, with companies that are ready to scale reaping the greatest benefits.
Lisa Anderson was quoted recently on the shape of the Inland Empire economy, and how it looks heading into 2025.