The maritime industry is at the heart of global trade—but underinvestment and aging infrastructure have strained its reliability. In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson, President of LMA Consulting Group, explores why it is important to revitalize maritime power and the initiatives underway.
Is your supply chain as strong as your weakest link? True supply chain resilience means looking beyond your immediate partners. From suppliers’ suppliers to contract manufacturers and logistics providers, visibility and alignment are critical. Lisa talks about 4 key areas of immediate importance in manufacturing.
If you have domestic production and you’re going to move products into Southern California because you want to supply customers here, you do have a choice.
In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson, President of LMA Consulting Group, highlights why energy is at the core of everything in supply chain and manufacturing. From powering automation and AI to driving production and logistics, energy access and strategy are critical to growth. As demand soars, companies must rethink how they plan, invest and prepare for the energy needs of tomorrow.
In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson, President of LMA Consulting Group, spotlights the unmatched power of manufacturing in driving economic growth. From job creation and innovation to fueling supply chains and national security, manufacturing is at the heart of a thriving economy. Tune in for a quick dive into why forward-thinking businesses must prioritize and invest in their manufacturing strategy to stay competitive.
Is Argentina the next big opportunity in manufacturing? In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson shares insights from her recent trip to Argentina and outlines four key reasons why the country is becoming an attractive offshoring option for manufacturers looking to expand or diversify operations in Latin America.
As companies navigate the current risk-laden global environment, regional supply chains have increased in popularity. The wars in Russia-Ukraine and the Middle East have spurred concerns about the risks associated with global supply chains.
The Made in America Manufacturing Initiative is shaping the future of U.S. production, focusing on three key tenets that will redefine manufacturing and supply chain strategies.
Having more diverse, shorter, less complex supply chains creates more resiliency.
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, [...]
