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.
How do you reduce inventory while improving responsiveness? A custom manufacturer partnered with LMA Consulting Group to improve visibility, supplier alignment, and supply chain planning capabilities. The company reduced supplier lead times by more than 60% and inventory by over 20%, creating a more agile, efficient, and scalable operation capable of supporting long-term growth.
As the Iran war simmers, trade experts ask whether it could reshape supply chains more deeply than COVID, forcing companies to rethink strategies to counter further geopolitical shocks. The back-to-back crises of the pandemic and the Iran war have altered how many companies now assess risk.
As supply chains reshape with changing geopolitical and trade conditions, transportation evolves. Transportation and goods movement systems remained largely intact, yet as supply chain networks evolve and artificial intelligence (AI) takes hold, transportation infrastructure and related networks will transform to provide superior customer value in an efficient and profitable manner.
Tariffs, sweeping policy changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill, heightened geopolitical risk and the accelerating impact of artificial intelligence, is leading companies to rethink where and how they build their products and serve their customers. After decades of offshoring, fragile global supply chains and margin pressure, U.S. manufacturing, mining, and construction are entering a decisive new growth cycle.
You are only as strong as your weakest link in your supply chain. This concept has come to fruition as a series of chokepoints have been impacted. Smart companies are utilizing common sense and artificial intelligence enabled advanced planning systems to predict disruptions, navigate around chokepoints, and proactively prepare for success.
Deep sea mining is gaining momentum, and it could reshape supply chains. In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson explains recent developments in deep sea mining and why they create new opportunities for manufacturers.
In this episode of Supply Chain Chats, Lisa Anderson talks with international business attorney, John Tulac, about the current state of global energy and resources and the growing risks supply chain leaders must navigate.
Despite years of disruption and volatility, most organizations are still operating in a reactive mode—responding to issues rather than proactively shaping outcomes as recently highlighted in the Gulf war. In a recent episode of the Professionals of the Inland Empire podcast, Lisa Anderson discussed this gap and how to prepare for success.
Lisa Anderson has been named one of the Top 50 Thought Leaders in Manufacturing for 2026 by Consult Clarity. These folks are recognized as influential voices shaping the future of manufacturing across areas such as digital transformation, operational excellence, supply chain strategy and Industry 4.0.
