Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Medtech’s Supply Chain: Global Risks Driving Regional Manufacturing
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Medtech’s Supply Chain: Global Risks Driving Regional Manufacturing

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

Medtech’s Supply Chain: Global Risks Driving Regional Manufacturing

COVID-19 may no longer be a significant public health threat, but the global supply chain remains chock full of risk. The threats are seemingly everywhere these days: The Israel-Hamas war, which is sabotaging trade routes in the Red Sea; extreme drought, which is curtailing shipping in the Panama Canal, and China’s military aggression, which is threatening lawful commerce in the South China Sea.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-28T17:48:32-07:00April 11, 2024|Categories: In The News, Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: AI, Automation, Customer service, Geopolitical risk, Global trade, Medical products, MPO, Nearshoring, Network optimization, Profitability, Reshoring, Resiliency, Risk Management, S&OP, Scalability, SIOP, Skills Gap, Strategic sourcing, Supply chain chokepoints, Supply chain planning, Supply continuity|

Key Bridge Collapse Means $2 Million a Day in Lost Worker Wages
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Key Bridge Collapse Means $2 Million a Day in Lost Worker Wages

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Key Bridge Collapse Means $2 Million a Day in Lost Worker Wages

Lisa Anderson was quoted in Inc. on the effect on local business of the Francis Scott Key bridge collapse, and the ripple effect on the supply chain.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-28T15:40:43-07:00April 10, 2024|Categories: In The News, Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Customer service, Global trade, Network optimization, Resiliency, Risk Management, Strategic sourcing, Supply chain chokepoints, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain planning, Supply continuity|

Bloomberg: LMA Consulting Group’s Lisa Anderson on Boeing
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Bloomberg: LMA Consulting Group’s Lisa Anderson on Boeing

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Bloomberg: LMA Consulting Group’s Lisa Anderson on Boeing

Lisa Anderson joined Bloomberg's Markets: The Close to discuss the supply chain implications of Boeing's production challenges. After years of disruptions, the aerospace supply chain had largely stabilized by the end of 2023 and suppliers were preparing to support Boeing's planned production increases through 2026. As production ramp-up plans [...]

Lisa Anderson2026-06-12T08:48:35-07:00April 9, 2024|Categories: In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: A&D, Bloomberg, Customer service, Interview, Predictability, Resiliency, Risk Management, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain shortages, Video|

Baltimore Key Bridge Collapse Reminds Businesses They Need Diversified Supply Chains
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Baltimore Key Bridge Collapse Reminds Businesses They Need Diversified Supply Chains

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Baltimore Key Bridge Collapse Reminds Businesses They Need Diversified Supply Chains

Lisa Anderson was quoted in this article on Inc., reminding businesses that diversification of supply chains is key especially during times of disaster and infrastructure rebuilds.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-28T16:44:16-07:00April 9, 2024|Categories: In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: Customer service, Network optimization, Performance & Risk, Reshoring, Resiliency, Risk Management, Strategic sourcing, Supply chain chokepoints, Supply chain disruptions, Supply continuity|

Baltimore Bridge Collapse Impact on Economy
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Baltimore Bridge Collapse Impact on Economy

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Baltimore Bridge Collapse Impact on Economy

NTD TV in New York interviewed Lisa Anderson about the Baltimore Bridge Collapse the Supply Chain Impact to discuss the economic impact.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-12T08:52:50-07:00April 9, 2024|Categories: In The News, Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Customer service, Geopolitical risk, Interview, Predictability, Resiliency, Risk Management, Supply chain chokepoints, Supply chain disruptions, Supply continuity, Video|

The Global Supply Chain: Issues and Options
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The Global Supply Chain: Issues and Options

Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience

The Global Supply Chain: Issues and Options

In this episode of Supply Chain Chats, Lisa Anderson talks about the state of affairs in the global supply chain. From the drought impacting container ship capacity in the Panama Canal to the Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacking container ships in the Suez Canal to the Chinese aggression towards Taiwan and ships passing in the South China Seas, risks are increasing across the global supply chain.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-12T07:53:46-07:00April 8, 2024|Categories: Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: Geopolitical risk, Global trade, Nearshoring, Performance & Risk, Reshoring, Resiliency, Risk Management, S&OP, SIOP, Supply Chain Chats, Supply chain chokepoints, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain planning, Supply continuity, Video|

The Minimum Wage Hike, Cocoa Shortages, Egg Inflation & Impacts
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The Minimum Wage Hike, Cocoa Shortages, Egg Inflation & Impacts

Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience

The Minimum Wage Hike, Cocoa Shortages, Egg Inflation & Impacts

California's minimum wage went up to $20/hr. for fast food restaurants with at least 60 locations nationwide that do not make bread. This law is causing widespread unintended consequences. For example, Fosters Freeze in Lemoore closed suddenly after the wage hike. Mod 5 Pizza is closing five locations.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-29T09:03:06-07:00April 5, 2024|Categories: Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: AI, Automation, Capacity planning, Customer service, ERP, Food & Beverage, Inflation, Inventory optimization, Operational excellence, Profitability, Resiliency, Risk Management, S&OP, SIOP, Skills Gap, Supply Chain Briefing Newsletter, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain planning, Supply continuity, Working capital|

PYMNTS: Supply Chain Chaos Threatens East Coast After Baltimore Bridge Collapse
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PYMNTS: Supply Chain Chaos Threatens East Coast After Baltimore Bridge Collapse

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PYMNTS: Supply Chain Chaos Threatens East Coast After Baltimore Bridge Collapse

The collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge highlighted how quickly a single infrastructure failure can disrupt regional and national supply chains. In this interview with PYMNTS, Lisa Anderson discusses the logistics implications of the bridge collapse, the ripple effects on ports, transportation networks, and distribution operations, and why [...]

Lisa Anderson2026-06-28T15:53:29-07:00April 2, 2024|Categories: In The News, Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Customer service, Geopolitical risk, Global trade, Network optimization, Resiliency, Risk Management, Strategic sourcing, Supply chain chokepoints, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain planning, Supply chain visibility, Supply continuity|

LA Times: How will the Baltimore bridge collapse affect prices and the West Coast
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LA Times: How will the Baltimore bridge collapse affect prices and the West Coast

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LA Times: How will the Baltimore bridge collapse affect prices and the West Coast

The closure of the Port of Baltimore this week could have far-reaching implications all the way across the country for the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, according to several experts including Lisa Anderson of LMA Consulting Group.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-28T16:42:48-07:00April 1, 2024|Categories: In The News, Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Customer service, Global trade, Network optimization, Resiliency, Risk Management, Strategic sourcing, Supply chain chokepoints, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain planning, Supply chain visibility, Supply continuity|

How Baltimore’s Key Bridge collapse will affect supply chains and the economy
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How Baltimore’s Key Bridge collapse will affect supply chains and the economy

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How Baltimore’s Key Bridge collapse will affect supply chains and the economy

The Francis Scott Key Bridge now lies partially submerged in the Patapsco River after a catastrophic cargo ship collision this week. Here’s how the Key Bridge collapse may affect the port’s operation.