Why Local Supply Chains Are the Future of Business
Having more diverse, shorter, less complex supply chains creates more resiliency.
Geopolitics Dominate Supply Chain Discussions
Geopolitics Dominate Supply Chain Discussions Almost every supply chain chokepoint has geopolitics dominating the discussion. From the Panama Canal to the Suez Canal to the South China Seas and Greenland, geopolitics and supply chains have circulated in the news. For companies to be successful navigating this VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, [...]
Navigating China: Business, Manufacturing & Risk in Today’s Global Economy GalleryNavigating China: Business, Manufacturing & Risk in Today’s Global Economy
Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring/ Regional Supply Chains, Supply Chain Chats Videos, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics
Navigating China: Business, Manufacturing & Risk in Today’s Global Economy
Is China still a viable place for manufacturing and business? In this episode of Supply Chain Chats, Lisa Anderson sits down with John Tulac, International Business Attorney, to discuss the realities of doing business in China.
Unlocking North America’s Manufacturing Potential
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 [...]
Why Rare Earth Minerals Are Critical to the Supply Chain
Natural resources aren’t just about availability—they’re about accessibility and investment.
Geopolitics & Natural Resources Will Dictate Future Supply Chains
Manufacturers are waking up to the risks in their end-to-end supply chains. They are realizing that they are only as strong as their weakest link, especially if they do not have backup sources of supply that will jump in at a moment's notice. As an international law expert says, if you are counting on China for manufacturing, you must "get out".
Supply Chain Resiliency A Must for Success
Risks abound in the global supply chain and goods movement systems. The only successful strategy to thrive is to create a resilient supply chain. According to the Global Port Tracker (GPT) report from Hackett Associates and the National Retail Federation (NRF), the specter of labor strife and new tariffs, along with strong sales, is driving U.S. retailers to keep imports surging through the spring.
Lisa Anderson, Supply Chain Expert: The Manufacturing Resurgence is Here – Are You Ready? GalleryLisa Anderson, Supply Chain Expert: The Manufacturing Resurgence is Here – Are You Ready?
Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Scalability & Resource Planning, Press Releases, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics
Lisa Anderson, Supply Chain Expert: The Manufacturing Resurgence is Here – Are You Ready?
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.
Tariff Turmoil: Supply Chain Under Microscope
"Trump is utilizing tariffs as a negotiating tool in support of his agenda. Although most of what is communicated as potential tariffs is unlikely to go into effect for extended periods of time, tariffs will be rolled out in the next few months." Lisa Anderson is quoted in this article from PYMNTS.
U.S. Tariff Impact on Supply Chains and Business Strategy
With new tariffs set to take effect, businesses are re-evaluating supply chain strategies to mitigate costs and risks. From reshoring to supplier diversification, companies are adapting to shifting trade policies while balancing efficiency and profitability. As tariffs reshape global sourcing, proactive executives are seizing opportunities to strengthen resilience and streamline operations.