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.
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.
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.
Ramp It Up! explores actionable strategies for supply chain executives to prepare for the looming threat of tariffs. In under 90 seconds, get key insights on how to stay proactive and protect your supply chain from potential disruptions.
Lisa Anderson highlights the urgent need for companies to address vulnerabilities in their supply chains as global instability continues to escalate. The recent attacks in the Middle East, where hundreds of pagers used by Iran-backed Hezbollah exploded in Lebanon and Syria,
Hundreds of pagers used by Iran-backed Hezbollah exploded in Lebanon and Syria. It appears to be a part of a plan of sophisticated, deadly attacks that targeted specific people, leaving 12 dead and thousands injured.
The medical device market is expected to grow by almost $178 billion from 2023 to 2027 according to Technavio. Moreover, a Fortune Business Insights Analysis estimates the market to reach $799 billion by 2030. With such significant growth, manufacturing and supply chains must scale and mitigate risk to ensure supplies to customers and patients.
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.
In this episode of Interlinks, I am joined again by my colleagues from the supply chain special interest group of the Society for the Advancement of Consulting to discuss the issue of how and why so many businesses are overlooking the fundamentals of business as we emerge from a period of turbulence characterized by pandemic war and supply chain realignments into an uncertain future.
