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.
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.
Critical minerals are becoming an even greater priority as the U.S. strengthens defense supply chains. New requirements emphasize multi-tier supplier visibility, supply continuity, capacity, and alternate sourcing to reduce risk and strengthen resilience.
Lisa Anderson has been featured in an article examining how the Strait of Hormuz crisis is disrupting global food supply chains. She explains why businesses need to look beyond their direct suppliers, strengthen supply chain visibility and prepare for the cascading effects of global disruptions.
Manufacturing is gaining momentum, creating significant opportunities for companies prepared to scale. Learn how to strengthen demand planning, assess end-to-end capacity, leverage technology strategically, and position your business for profitable growth.
Tariffs have become a long-term reality for manufacturers and supply chain leaders. This briefing recaps the key trade policy milestones, explains where U.S. tariffs stand today, examines the latest developments with China, and outlines practical strategies to reduce risk, improve resilience, and position for profitable growth.
Global supply chains are being rebuilt. Learn why FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam believes AI, supply chain reconfiguration, and end-to-end transformation will define the next generation of manufacturing success—and what leaders should prioritize today.
Manufacturing leaders can no longer wait for disruption to pass. Learn how leading manufacturers are responding to tariffs, geopolitical risk, AI, labor shortages, and changing customer expectations by strengthening planning, building resilient supply chains, leveraging technology strategically, and investing in the people and capabilities that drive long-term profitable growth.
In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson discusses two recent examples: a fire affecting a medical device distribution center and another involving a cold storage facility. Both highlight why manufacturers and distributors need more than a static plan.
In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson explains why companies must pay close attention to demand signals, translate demand into supply requirements and confirm whether suppliers truly have the capacity to support the plan. Knowing when materials will arrive and having a clear ETA is critical.
