Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

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.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-28T15:14:06-07:00April 29, 2024|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Capacity planning, Customer service, Geopolitical risk, Global trade, Nearshoring, Network optimization, Profitability, Reshoring, Resiliency, Risk Management, S&OP, SIOP, Strategic sourcing, Supply chain chokepoints, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain planning, Supply chain visibility, Supply continuity, Working capital|

Businesses & Manufacturing Are On the Move
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Businesses & Manufacturing Are On the Move

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

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.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-28T16:47:46-07:00April 24, 2024|Categories: Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: AI, Customer service, Global trade, Nearshoring, Network optimization, Profitability, Reshoring, Resiliency, Risk Management, S&OP, Scalability, SIOP, Strategic sourcing, Supply Chain Briefing Newsletter, Supply chain planning, Supply chain visibility, Supply continuity|

The Aerospace Supply Chain & the Impacts of Boeing
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The Aerospace Supply Chain & the Impacts of Boeing

Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

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.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-28T15:29:44-07:00April 13, 2024|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: A&D, AI, Capacity planning, Customer service, ERP, Inventory optimization, Operational excellence, Predictive analytics, Profitability, Quality control, Resiliency, Risk Management, Robotics, S&OP, SIOP, Supply Chain Briefing Newsletter, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain planning, Supply chain shortages, Supply continuity|

Supply Chain Resilience and the Future of Manufacturing
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Supply Chain Resilience and the Future of Manufacturing

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

Supply Chain Resilience and the Future of Manufacturing

In this Critical Mass Business Talk Radio interview, Lisa Anderson discusses supply chain resilience, inventory strategy, reshoring, manufacturing competitiveness, and the steps organizations can take to build more agile and profitable operations.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-14T22:20:58-07:00April 12, 2024|Categories: In The News, Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Customer service, Geopolitical risk, Nearshoring, Podcast, Profitability, Radio, Reshoring, Resiliency, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain shortages|

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

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

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

In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience

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

In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience

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.