Israel and Iran had an escalating 12-day war with the U.S. getting involved by bombing Iran's main nuclear facility. Although a cease fire has been negotiated, tensions remain high in the Middle East.
Global events—from geopolitical tensions to cyber events—can shake even the strongest supply chains. In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson, President of LMA Consulting Group, shares why leaders must actively monitor risk at every point in their global supply chain and take steps to proactively prepare for disruption. If you're still managing risk reactively, this is your wake-up call.
SIOP (Sales Inventory Operations Planning) is proving to be a critical tool for clients in successfully navigating volatile and complex business environment turbulence. Tariffs have thrown a wrench into demand and supply plans.
What separates companies that thrive from those that stall in today’s chaotic landscape? In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson shares how companies are taking advantage of the current turmoil and turning it into opportunity. Whether you're facing labor issues, market volatility or supplier uncertainty, discover how to take the lead when others fall behind.
Lisa Anderson, a supply chain expert and president of LMA Consulting, told BI she expects the overall effect of the tariffs to be "mildly inflationary," with some of the worst economic effects tempered by the recent trade deal, but ultimately "each industry or company could have a wildly different outcome."
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, highlights why energy is at the core of everything in supply chain and manufacturing. From powering automation and AI to driving production and logistics, energy access and strategy are critical to growth. As demand soars, companies must rethink how they plan, invest and prepare for the energy needs of tomorrow.
Supply chain shortages have improved from their all-time high in Q1 2024. Yet, risks remain high, especially with the increased level of vulnerabilities.
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 this episode of Supply Chain Chats, Lisa Anderson, President of LMA Consulting Group, sits down with international business attorney John Tulac to explore the real-world effects of the Russia-Ukraine war on global supply chains.
