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Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Navigate geopolitical uncertainty, trade policy changes, and global supply chain disruption with strategies that strengthen resilience, protect profitability, and support predictable growth. Discover how Supply Chain Planning, Operational Performance & Transformation, and Supply Chain Technology & Enablement help manufacturers and distributors improve supply continuity, respond faster to change, and build more agile, competitive 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.

2026-07-06T21:15:03-07:00June 3, 2024|Categories: Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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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.

2026-06-28T14:59:06-07:00May 24, 2024|Categories: Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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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.

2026-06-14T22:00:35-07:00May 22, 2024|Categories: In The News, Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |
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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.

2026-06-28T16:45:24-07:00May 21, 2024|Categories: In The News, Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |
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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.

2026-06-28T16:46:12-07:00May 16, 2024|Categories: Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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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.

2026-06-28T15:05:37-07:00May 2, 2024|Categories: In The News, Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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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.

2026-06-28T15:10:09-07:00April 29, 2024|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Press Releases, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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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.

2026-06-28T15:14:06-07:00April 29, 2024|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Businesses & Manufacturing Are On the Move

According to The California Policy Center, 237 companies have left California since 2005. Most companies cited the expanding regulatory and taxation environment.

2026-06-28T16:47:46-07:00April 24, 2024|Categories: Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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The Aerospace Supply Chain & the Impacts of Boeing

The aerospace supply chain has been struggling to recover since the pandemic. The industry has been plagued with shortages, labor issues, and supply chain issues. According to McKinsey, demand was back to 97% of pre-pandemic levels as of December 2023.

2026-06-28T15:29:44-07:00April 13, 2024|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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