In this episode of Interlinks, Lisa Anderson, President of LMA Consulting in Los Angeles and I, discuss some of the supply chain effects of the geopolitical and international trade tensions that have been ongoing for some time now and that are expected to continue as the new US administration under President Donald Trump takes up the reins of power in Washington DC.
In this Future of Supply Chain podcast discussion, Lisa Anderson shares her outlook on the trends shaping supply chains in 2025, including regionalization, resilience, supply chain visibility, artificial intelligence, talent development, and the opportunities available to proactive organizations.
There will be new policies, new supply chains and new manufacturing growth in the New Year. Although 2024 has ended on a sluggish note for most manufacturers with concerns swirling around missed revenue goals, inventory levels tying up cash and supply chain vulnerabilities and risks, there is excitement around changes coming down the pike.
The peak season started two months earlier than normal and extended two months later than normal to account for the volatility and expected disruptions in the global supply chain.
Lisa Anderson, quoted in Procurement Pro, has stressed the pressing need for companies to address weaknesses in their supply chains amid growing global instability.
Supply chain complexity continues to accelerate as organizations navigate geopolitical risk, cybersecurity threats, talent challenges, and changing customer expectations. In this Manufacturing Matters webinar, Lisa Anderson shares practical strategies for building agile and robust supply chains that improve resiliency, enhance predictability, and position companies for long-term success.
As supply chains become more complex, organizations must move beyond resiliency and efficiency toward predictability, scalability, and customer value. In this ASCM San Fernando Valley presentation, Lisa Anderson discusses the risks and opportunities shaping the future of supply chains and shares strategies for building talent, leveraging technology, implementing SIOP, and positioning organizations for long-term success.
The threat of tariffs is already causing supply chain implications. There is a surge of chip demand post election. According to Trendforce, the chip supply chain is seeing a rush of orders.
Lisa Anderson calls on manufacturers, distributors and supply chain leaders to take immediate action to restructure their supply chains as geopolitical tensions, tariff threats and global risks escalate.
Trade & logistics will surge in the next few quarters! There are several factors that add up to this surge, yet it flies in the face of corporate mandates for inventory reduction.
