China’s dominance in critical minerals processing highlights the urgency of building alternative supply chain ecosystems. Manufacturers must secure reliable sources of critical materials, strengthen regional supplier networks, and develop processing capacity before export restrictions or supply disruptions threaten production and growth.
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.
Hyundai’s plan to increase North American sourcing reflects a broader shift toward regional supply chains. Manufacturers can reduce risk, improve responsiveness, and support profitable growth by shortening supply chains, building flexibility, and aligning sourcing and capacity with changing customer demand.
Consumer product companies are reassessing global sourcing strategies as tariffs, rising costs, infrastructure constraints, and supply chain disruptions reshape the economics of manufacturing. Lisa Anderson and Erica Dill discuss China + 1, sourcing diversification, and building resilient supply chains that can adapt as conditions change.
Critical minerals have become a strategic priority as geopolitical tensions, trade restrictions, and supply chain vulnerabilities increase. Manufacturers should look beyond tier one suppliers, understand critical materials in their products, diversify sourcing, and prepare for disruptions before they occur.
The U.S.-Venezuela oil deal could accelerate the shift in global energy supply chains toward the Americas. Explore how changing energy flows, transportation routes, and capacity requirements are creating new opportunities and risks for manufacturers and their supply chains.
Lisa Anderson has been quoted by Edhat on the challenges facing U.S. defense supply chains as the country works to reduce dependence on China for critical minerals.
Critical minerals are becoming an even greater priority as the U.S. strengthens defense supply chains. New requirements emphasize multi-tier supplier visibility, supply continuity, capacity, and alternate sourcing to reduce risk and strengthen resilience.
Lisa Anderson has been featured in an article examining how the Strait of Hormuz crisis is disrupting global food supply chains. She explains why businesses need to look beyond their direct suppliers, strengthen supply chain visibility and prepare for the cascading effects of global disruptions.
Manufacturing is gaining momentum, creating significant opportunities for companies prepared to scale. Learn how to strengthen demand planning, assess end-to-end capacity, leverage technology strategically, and position your business for profitable growth.
