Proactive Strategies for Medtech Supply Chains
Companies are pursuing a global reconfiguration and reallocation of resources and upgrades to secure their medtech supply chains.
Tariffs in the Garment Industry: Key Takeaways GalleryTariffs in the Garment Industry: Key Takeaways
Business & the Economy, Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, In The News, Manufacturing, Panels, Reshoring/ Nearshoring/ Regional Supply Chains, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Videos & Podcasts
Tariffs in the Garment Industry: Key Takeaways
Lisa Anderson, president of LMA Consulting, participated in a panel discussion on the garment industry to discuss the current status, expected tariffs, implications, and strategies for success.
Resilience in Ocean Shipping
Ocean shipping disruptions are no longer rare—they’re the new normal. From geopolitical unrest to port congestion and tariffs, global ocean freight is under constant pressure. In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson breaks down how manufacturers and distributors can build resilience into their ocean freight strategies and plan ahead. If you rely on ocean shipping, this one’s for you.
Top Seven Advantages of utilizing a Foreign Trade Zone in California
Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs) offer numerous benefits to businesses operating in California, especially in light of the current tariff rates of 30% on imports from China and 10% on imports from other countries. These zones are designated areas where goods can be imported, stored, and manufactured without being subject to customs duties until they enter the U.S. market.
Trump’s Tariffs: Why Prices Keep Rising Despite the Pause
Lisa Anderson, a supply chain expert and president of LMA Consulting, told BI she expects the overall effect of the tariffs to be "mildly inflationary," with some of the worst economic effects tempered by the recent trade deal, but ultimately "each industry or company could have a wildly different outcome."
Trade Agreements, Impacts & Strategies for Success
In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson, president of LMA Consulting Group, breaks down how evolving trade dynamics are influencing companies. Whether you're navigating new tariffs or evaluating the opportunities, this quick Byte will help you prepare for what's next.
Who Can Really Move Manufacturing to the US?
Moving manufacturing to the U.S. is no simple task. Capital, labor, and automation determine who can succeed—and who gets left behind.
Global Logistics: Navigating Chokepoints & Chaos
From the decreased freight into California ports to Panama Canal reroutes, global logistics is facing mounting pressures. In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson breaks down the realities of real-world disruptions affecting freight movement—and how supply chain leaders must respond.
Tariff Impact on Supply Chains: How Shortages and Rising Costs Are Unfolding
Before Trump took office, let alone announced or implemented his tariffs plan, many major companies brought in extra inventory of products to the US in an attempt to mitigate the impact of potential tariffs, but the buffer will run out soon.
Supply Chain Trends & Takeaways GallerySupply Chain Trends & Takeaways
Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring/ Regional Supply Chains, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics
Supply Chain Trends & Takeaways
Over the last two weeks, we participated in three supply chain summits, conferences and/or annual meetings (with a west coast bent), and so we thought we'd pass on the key highlights and action items most relevant to our clients and colleagues.