De Minimis Exemption: Impact on E-Commerce & Supply Chains
The de minimis exemption disrupts e-commerce, leading businesses to rethink tariffs, logistics, and sourcing strategies for supply chain stability.
U.S.-China Tariff Battle: Impacts, Strategies, and the Future of Supply Chains
The U.S.-China tariff impact is reshaping supply chains. Businesses must adapt with reshoring, diversification, & regional strategies to stay competitive.
Early Warning Indicators in Supply Chain
An early warning indicator should provide a heads up to changing conditions in your end-to-end supply chain. With all the volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA) in the supply chain, it is vital to get a heads up to risks, potential dangers, and opportunities coming down the pike.
The Manufacturing & Logistics Boom: Are You Ready?
Massive investments are pouring into manufacturing and logistics, from shipping terminals to supply chain infrastructure. But what does this mean for your business? In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson breaks down how these investments will fuel explosive growth—and what companies must do now to prepare for the surge. Don't get left behind—watch now!
Why Local Supply Chains Are the Future of Business
Having more diverse, shorter, less complex supply chains creates more resiliency.
Supply Chains Do Not Exist Without Rare Earth Minerals
In a note released before Trump’s address, LMA Consulting Group, which specializes in manufacturing and supply-chain strategy, said the U.S. must secure stable and diversified sources of rare-earth minerals to protect supply chains and maintain global competitiveness. “Supply chains don’t exist without rare earth minerals — without them, there [...]
Rare Earth Minerals: Why They Matter in Supply Chains
Rare earth minerals are essential to modern technology, from EV batteries to aerospace components. In this Supply Chain Chat, Lisa Anderson dives into why these minerals are so critical, what industries rely on them, and what supply chains must do to secure a stable supply in an increasingly competitive global market.
Demand Planning for Custom Manufacturing
How do you plan for demand when every order is custom? In this episode of Supply Chain Chats, Lisa Anderson sits down with Diane Garcia, LMA Senior Associate, to break down Demand Planning for Custom Manufacturing.
Geopolitics Dominate Supply Chain Discussions
Geopolitics Dominate Supply Chain Discussions Almost every supply chain chokepoint has geopolitics dominating the discussion. From the Panama Canal to the Suez Canal to the South China Seas and Greenland, geopolitics and supply chains have circulated in the news. For companies to be successful navigating this VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, [...]
Navigating China: Business, Manufacturing & Risk in Today’s Global Economy
Is China still a viable place for manufacturing and business? In this episode of Supply Chain Chats, Lisa Anderson sits down with John Tulac, International Business Attorney, to discuss the realities of doing business in China.