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.
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.
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.
Lisa Anderson, President of LMA Consulting Group, was featured in The Press-Enterprise discussing Inland Empire warehouse growth, automation, sustainability, and the critical role logistics plays in supporting Southern California's economy and supply chain competitiveness.
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.
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.
In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson discusses why manufacturers must align demand and supply at each step of the supply chain, using California’s oil and gas and refinery capacity challenges as an example of how reduced capacity can create ongoing pressure and an operational bottleneck.
Advanced Planning Systems (APS) are no longer optional - they are becoming critical to smarter, faster and more profitable supply chain decisions. In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson explains why manufacturers should be looking closely at APS. Recent client situations highlighted three key needs: scenario planning, constraint-based planning and end-to-end visibility & predictive insights.
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.
