Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Red Sea Pharma Crisis Pushing Logistics Advancements: Lisa Anderson Quoted
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Red Sea Pharma Crisis Pushing Logistics Advancements: Lisa Anderson Quoted

In The News, Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Red Sea Pharma Crisis Pushing Logistics Advancements: Lisa Anderson Quoted

Escalating conflict in the Red Sea has exposed the vulnerability of global pharmaceutical supply chains and reinforced the importance of building more resilient sourcing and logistics strategies. In this interview, Lisa Anderson discusses how Houthi attacks on commercial shipping are increasing transportation costs, extending transit times, and prompting pharmaceutical [...]

Lisa Anderson2026-06-28T16:49:52-07:00June 17, 2024|Categories: In The News, Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Customer service, Geopolitical risk, Global trade, Medical products, Nearshoring, Reshoring, Resiliency, Risk Management, Strategic sourcing, Supply chain chokepoints, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain visibility, Supply continuity|

Lisa Anderson, Supply Chain Expert Highlights Positive Changes for U.S. Manufacturers Through Nearshoring Amid Mexico’s Presidential Election
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Lisa Anderson, Supply Chain Expert Highlights Positive Changes for U.S. Manufacturers Through Nearshoring Amid Mexico’s Presidential Election

Press Releases, Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Lisa Anderson, Supply Chain Expert Highlights Positive Changes for U.S. Manufacturers Through Nearshoring Amid Mexico’s Presidential Election

As Mexico ushers in its first female president, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, and reaffirms its commitment to the "fourth transformation," Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, President of LMA Consulting Group Inc., shares her insights on how this political shift is expected to enhance nearshoring opportunities for U.S. manufacturers.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-28T14:49:10-07:00June 7, 2024|Categories: Press Releases, Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Customer service, Global trade, Nearshoring, Network optimization, Profitability, Reshoring, Resiliency, Risk Management, S&OP, Scalability, SIOP, Strategic sourcing, Supply chain planning, Supply continuity|

Challenges, Risks & Opportunities in E-Commerce & Logistics
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Challenges, Risks & Opportunities in E-Commerce & Logistics

Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Challenges, Risks & Opportunities in E-Commerce & Logistics

In attending the Southern California E-Commerce & Logistics Summit, it is clear that focusing on global logistics as a system of systems is paramount (special shout out to Fran Inman for the use of her phrase). Not one link in the supply chain can succeed on its own.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-06T21:15:03-07:00June 3, 2024|Categories: Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: AI, Automation, Customer service, Global trade, Innovation, Performance & Risk, Predictability, Regulations, Resiliency, Risk Management, S&OP, Scalability, SIOP, Supply Chain Briefing Newsletter, Supply chain chokepoints, Supply chain disruptions, Supply continuity, Sustainability, Talent development|

Succeeding with Regional Manufacturing & Optimizing Supply Chain
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Succeeding with Regional Manufacturing & Optimizing Supply Chain

Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Succeeding with Regional Manufacturing & Optimizing Supply Chain

The risk of China has increased dramatically over the years. Early on, executives were concerned about intellectual property theft. Although that is still a concern, there are much bigger issues.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-28T14:59:06-07:00May 24, 2024|Categories: Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: AI, Automation, Customer service, Geopolitical risk, Global trade, Nearshoring, Network optimization, Profitability, Reshoring, Resiliency, Risk Management, Robotics, S&OP, Scalability, SIOP, Strategic sourcing, Supply Chain Briefing Newsletter, Supply chain chokepoints, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain planning, Supply continuity, Working capital|

Reshoring, Sustainability, and Supply Chain Resilience
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Reshoring, Sustainability, and Supply Chain Resilience

In The News, Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Reshoring, Sustainability, and Supply Chain Resilience

In this Green Sense podcast interview, Lisa Anderson discusses the future of global supply chains, including reshoring, nearshoring, sustainability, transportation disruptions, and the technologies helping organizations build more resilient and responsive supply networks.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-14T22:00:35-07:00May 22, 2024|Categories: In The News, Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Customer service, Geopolitical risk, Global trade, Nearshoring, Podcast, Profitability, Radio, Reshoring, Resiliency, Supply chain chokepoints, Supply chain disruptions|

FTC Cracking Down on Bogus ‘Made in USA’ Claims
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FTC Cracking Down on Bogus ‘Made in USA’ Claims

In The News, Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

FTC Cracking Down on Bogus ‘Made in USA’ Claims

The FTC is cracking down on bogus 'Made in America' claims. Lisa Anderson was quoted in Bloomberg Law on reshoring and near-shoring.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-28T16:45:24-07:00May 21, 2024|Categories: In The News, Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Bloomberg, Geopolitical risk, Inventory reduction, Nearshoring, Network optimization, Performance & Risk, Reshoring, Resiliency, Risk Management, Strategic sourcing, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain visibility|

Diversify to Thrive in Manufacturing & Supply Chain
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Diversify to Thrive in Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Diversify to Thrive in Manufacturing & Supply Chain

If you are dependent on any region, non-friendly country, customer, supplier, material, or anything noteworthy to your success, you must diversify. Although this concept has always been true, the pandemic highlighted the critical importance. Some companies simply lost their source of supply overnight and have not recovered if not diversified.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-28T16:46:12-07:00May 16, 2024|Categories: Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Geopolitical risk, Nearshoring, Network optimization, Performance & Risk, Profitability, Reshoring, Resiliency, Risk Management, S&OP, Scalability, SIOP, Strategic sourcing, Supply Chain Briefing Newsletter, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain planning, Supply continuity, Working capital|

Supply Chain Disruptions & Chokepoints Dominate
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Supply Chain Disruptions & Chokepoints Dominate

In The News, Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Supply Chain Disruptions & Chokepoints Dominate

The latest Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse has caused massive diversions on the East Coast and in the Baltimore region and points out the need for backup sources of supply and agility in the supply chain.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-28T15:05:37-07:00May 2, 2024|Categories: In The News, Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: AI, Brushware Magazine, Customer service, Geopolitical risk, Global trade, Nearshoring, Network optimization, Reshoring, Resiliency, Risk Management, S&OP, SIOP, Supply chain chokepoints, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain planning, Supply chain visibility, Supply continuity|

Lisa Anderson, Supply Chain Expert Sheds Light on the Fragile State of the Aerospace Supply Chain
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Lisa Anderson, Supply Chain Expert Sheds Light on the Fragile State of the Aerospace Supply Chain

Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Press Releases, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Lisa Anderson, Supply Chain Expert Sheds Light on the Fragile State of the Aerospace Supply Chain

Lisa Anderson addresses the significant challenges posed by recent quality issues at Boeing and their widespread effects on the aerospace and related supply chains. Drawing from her in-depth industry experience, Ms. Anderson offers vital strategies for companies to navigate these disruptions effectively.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-28T15:10:09-07:00April 29, 2024|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Press Releases, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: A&D, Capacity planning, Customer service, ERP, Inventory optimization, Operational excellence, Profitability, Quality control, Resiliency, Risk Management, S&OP, SIOP, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain planning, Supply continuity|

Reallocating Manufacturing & Supply Chain Capacity to Mitigate Risk & Ensure Success
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Reallocating Manufacturing & Supply Chain Capacity to Mitigate Risk & Ensure Success

Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Reallocating Manufacturing & Supply Chain Capacity to Mitigate Risk & Ensure Success

The supply chain is in a constant state of disruption. As we discussed on Supply Chain Chats, simple backup plans are no longer enough. In fact, you can look at recent events and determine if a backup is sufficient. Starting with the pandemic, of course, most if not all companies didn't have a sufficient enough backup plan.