Rethinking Manufacturing to Scale for Growth
Manufacturers are preparing to scale. Aerospace and defense companies need to rapidly increase production amid the Russia-Ukraine war, conflict with Iran, and the need to supply allies.
Protecting Against Supply Chain Disruptions
In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson discusses how GM is investing in supply chain resilience through a $4.5 billion inventory and financing strategy designed to protect critical parts in its supply chain. The example shows that resilience requires more than extra inventory.
The Future of Critical Mineral Supply Chains
Lisa Anderson has been quoted by Edhat on the challenges facing U.S. defense supply chains as the country works to reduce dependence on China for critical minerals.
Supply Chain Network Strategy & Optimization: Building for Profitable Growth
Learn how network strategy and optimization improve customer service, profitability, resilience, and scalable growth by aligning demand, capacity, sourcing, inventory, and distribution.
Micron’s Investment Highlights the Future of the Semiconductor Supply Chain
The U.S. semiconductor industry is rebuilding more than fabrication capacity. Learn why end-to-end supply chain resilience, strategic supplier partnerships, and SIOP are becoming competitive advantages as manufacturers strengthen networks to support AI growth and reduce supply chain risk.
Lisa Anderson Weighs In on Apple’s $30 Billion U.S. Manufacturing Strategy
Apple's latest U.S. manufacturing investment highlights a broader shift in supply chain strategy. Lisa Anderson explains why manufacturers are balancing resilience, risk, responsiveness, and profitability to build lasting competitive advantage in an increasingly uncertain global business environment.
An E.U. Supply Chain Perspective
Lisa Anderson and Patrick Daly discuss the U.S.–E.U. trade agreement, geopolitical risk, rightshoring, automation, and regional manufacturing strategies, offering practical insights into how global supply chains are evolving and what manufacturers and distributors should consider next.
Tariffs, Trade Deals & Supply Chain Strategy
Although the Supreme Court ruling changed how tariffs are implemented, it did not eliminate them. With new trade agreements taking shape and additional negotiations underway, manufacturers and distributors should focus on strengthening supply chain resilience, profitability, and flexibility to navigate the evolving trade environment.
Reshoring, Vertical Integration, Strategic Partnerships
Recent world events continue to reshape supply chains and reinforce the need for greater control, speed and resilience. In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson explains why manufacturers must think seriously about reshoring, vertical integration and strategic relationships to fast-track supply and secure the end-to-end supply chain.
Lithium Discovery
In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson explains why the discovery of lithium matters: lithium is a critical input for batteries, electronics and electric vehicles - and the U.S. has historically relied on imports and overseas refining. Lisa outlines what manufacturers should be thinking about now to prepare and take advantage of this shift.