Transportation disruptions have made logistics resilience more important than ever. In this Cargo Shorts podcast, Lisa Anderson discusses how stronger shipper-carrier partnerships, a focus on total transportation cost, and collaborative supply chain strategies can improve service, reduce costs, and create a more resilient supply chain.
As a potential nationwide rail strike threatened to disrupt U.S. supply chains, Lisa Anderson discussed the risks to manufacturers and the proactive strategies companies should use to protect critical materials, maintain supply continuity, and minimize operational disruptions.
Is just-in-time dead? Lisa Anderson shares why the future of inventory management isn't about choosing between just-in-time and just-in-case, but building resilient, flexible supply chain strategies that balance risk, service, inventory investment, and profitability.
Lisa Anderson was quoted in the San Francisco Chronicle on how supply chain disruptions might impact the holiday season.
Shocks and events such as the war in Ukraine, the pandemic and Brexit, among other may feel like they have appeared out of nowhere, but these events are taking place within the context of overarching trends that are unmoved by these short-term shocks and events. This provides us with another perspective on how to react and devise successful supply chain strategies as we look to the future.
Lisa Anderson shared advice for how to succeed in 2023 with Flexport. She was joined by global logistics experts to discuss how to thrive in 2023.
Should you be rethinking your supply chain strategy? Absolutely! There is so much volatility going on in the world that you must reevaluate your supply chain.
As businesses struggle in this new era of VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity), the divide between short term and long term seems to increase.
In a business environment marked by inflation, rising interest rates, and economic uncertainty, inventory decisions have never carried more weight. The challenge is no longer simply managing inventory—it is right-sizing it to align with demand, service expectations, and financial goals.
The Global State of Affairs The bottom line: It is a mess! What is going on? Unfortunately, there is a lot of volatility, and it will not smooth out anytime soon. For example: Russia/ Ukraine war: The Russia/ Ukraine war rages on and shows signs of escalation. There are [...]
