A manufacturing boom is on its way. Although it might not appear so according to clients' SIOP (Sales Inventory Operations Planning) models with weaker clients' backlogs and hesitant customers, we have no doubt it is imminent.
As companies reconfigure supply chains and expand domestic manufacturing capabilities, it is an ideal opportunity to embrace technology and automation to help metal fabricators and machinists offset increased costs associated with tariffs.
Artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced technologies are more than digital upgrades — they’re powering a manufacturing reinvention and changing the manufacturing floor. In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson highlights Hadrian’s vertically integrated model as a glimpse into the future.
In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson unpacks the new tariff deals with Japan and the EU, highlighting how these agreements are poised to reshape manufacturing investments in the U.S.
The U.S. unveiled its first AI Action Plan with the "Winning the AI Race" All-In Summit. The AI Action Plan focuses on a few core elements to ensure the U.S. leads the world with artificial intelligence.
Lisa Anderson is weighing in on the recently passed One Big Beautiful Act, a sweeping piece of legislation aimed at stimulating domestic business investment and revitalizing U.S. manufacturing.
It is past time to ensure your supply chain is ready for growth. As companies scale up, shortages and lead times are extending. Develop plans to take advantage of the opportunities by preparing your supply chain to scale.
The mid-market is the engine of the economy and right now, that engine is running through uncertainty. In this Supply Chain Chat, Lisa Anderson talks with Keith Cerwinski from American Business Bank to break down the latest economic signals, lending patterns and strategic trends shaping the second half of 2025.
From rising geopolitical tensions to escalating customer expectations, companies are reassessing what they control and what they should. Discover how vertical integration can help manufacturers strengthen resilience, improve visibility and gain a competitive edge.
Since tariffs went into effect, supply chain vulnerabilities have been exposed. We are in a global supply chain with wildly varying levels of risk and exposure depending on the country of origin, product composition and each specific company's strategy.
