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Supply Chains are on the Move

Global supply chains are on the move. Executives have been hit with the harsh reality that the risk (supply chain, geopolitical, cyber, IP, etc.) is far higher than they realized when they outsourced with an eye to cost.
2024-03-29T23:31:49-07:00October 10, 2023|Categories: SIOP - S&OP, SIOP Planning & Execution, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Optimization|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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A Manufacturing Resurgence Is On Its Way

Manufacturing appears to be turning the corner. According to the ISM, the Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) recorded a contraction but at the slowest pace of the recent cycle. In fact, this is the third straight month of improvement.
2024-03-29T23:32:22-07:00October 4, 2023|Categories: Manufacturing, Manufacturing Scalability & Resource Planning, Supply Chain Briefing|Tags: , , , , , , , |
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The Global Supply Chain Life After Globalization – Pac Rim Perspectives

Companies went global for the past few decades with a gusto to save labor costs. The pandemic jolted many Executives eyes open to the risks in the global supply chain. Suddenly, companies were reevaluating their global footprint with an eye to cost, risk (supply chain, geopolitical, etc.), customer performance, etc.
2024-03-29T23:32:45-07:00October 2, 2023|Categories: Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management|Tags: , , , , , , , |
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Panama Canal Drought Accelerating Supply Chain Optimization

The Panama Canal has a 40% market share for containers moving goods from Northeast Asia to the U.S. East Coast, and drought conditions are creating a new round of supply chain disruptions. There have been between 130 - 160 ships waiting, leading to supply chain delays.
2024-03-29T23:35:54-07:00August 28, 2023|Categories: Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Optimization, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |
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SIOP / S&OP: Don’t Reshore; Move Manufacturing Forward

Globalization is not working. Geopolitics abound. For example, the war in Russia and Ukraine ravages on. There are concerns around the nuclear power plant in Ukraine, occupied by Russia. And that is aside from the impact on oil, food, commodities and much more. China continues to threaten Taiwan and has already changed Hong Kong. It is no longer the same for business. There are countless risks throughout the world.
2024-03-29T23:41:23-07:00July 5, 2023|Categories: Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, SIOP - S&OP, SIOP Planning & Execution|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |
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Geopolitics, Natural Resources & Impacts to the Supply Chain

There are mountains of geopolitical threats going on with significant impact on the supply chain. Most, if not all of these also relate to natural resources.
2024-03-29T23:43:24-07:00June 19, 2023|Categories: Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Geopolitical & Regulatory Issues – The Path Forward in Supply Chain & Logistics

The world of supply chain and logistics has been plagued with volatility, disruptions, and increased regulations. Several issues are converging simultaneously, creating a precarious path forward. In this webinar, we will talk about the current status of the supply chain and what the successful and unsuccessful paths forward will look like.
2024-03-29T23:44:13-07:00June 14, 2023|Categories: Distribution & Warehousing, E-Commerce & Logistics, Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, In The News, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Sustainability, Videos & Podcasts, Webinars|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |
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The State of Business, Supply Chain and Opportunities

In this episode of Supply Chain Chats, Lisa Anderson talks about the state of business, the economy, and supply chain, what it means and how to take advantage of the opportunities that will come down the pike.She talks in detail about inflation, recession, the impacts of interest rates and the labor force and what the successful companies are doing differently to succeed.
2023-08-26T14:51:41-07:00May 10, 2023|Categories: Business & the Economy, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Chats Videos|Tags: , , , , , , , , |
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The Road Ahead: Business, Supply Chain & The World Order is Available

Special Report: How Companies Should Reshape to Succeed in 2023 & Take Advantage of Huge Opportunities Coming Down the Pike
2023-09-16T12:17:14-07:00May 10, 2023|Categories: Business & the Economy, Manufacturing, Supply Chain|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |
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Take Control of Your Manufacturing to Wrestle Volatility to the Ground

What is clear is that VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity) is continuing in the forefront and will continue to be our "new normal". As I recently debated with the Wall Street Journal, we are in an era of non-stop disruptions. Look no further than the escalating war of Russia [...]

2023-10-03T21:40:23-07:00February 24, 2023|Categories: Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Optimization|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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