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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.

Proactive Approach to Navigating Transportation Woes

Transportation has been in chaos since the pandemic. It started with logjams at the ports that persisted for multiple years, continued with atypical events such as the ship getting stuck in the Suez Canal and truckers blocking the border of US and Canada, and continues to rage on with labor shortages across the board in rail, trucking, and all transportation sectors.

2026-06-27T22:21:47-07:00February 15, 2023|Categories: In The News, Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Chinese Spy Balloon & Much More Traversing the U.S.

As has been all over the news, the Chinese sent a spy balloon which floated across the U.S. for about a week. According to US senior military officials, it is confirmed that the balloon is tied to a major surveillance program run by China's military. It has politicians and citizens up-in-arms about the potential impacts, and it bolsters concerns about China.

2026-07-05T23:23:04-07:00February 10, 2023|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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The Economy – Where are we headed & where to focus?

In the last few weeks, I've participated in three different economic events, talked with trusted advisors and seen what clients are experiencing. From banks to economists to executives, differing views emerge. But, what is the bottom line?

2026-06-29T10:21:14-07:00February 1, 2023|Categories: Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Forging a Crisis-Proof Supply Chain: The Rise of a More Innovative, More Resilient Industry

Despite all of our hopes for a post-COVID future, in 2022, the world did not return to normal. New disruptions slowed the recovery significantly and inflation created new complications. According to a 2022 report from Interos, supply chain interruptions have cost companies an average of $182 million in lost revenue this year.

2026-07-05T23:30:00-07:00February 1, 2023|Categories: In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: , , , , , , , |
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Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & SIOP Expert and President of LMA Consulting Says Supply Chains Will NEVER Be Normal

The Wall Street Journal recently issued an article about how supply chains upended by COVID are back to normal. “There is no such thing as normal, despite the fact that supply chains are looking at COVID in the rearview mirror. While suppliers may be more consistent at the moment, customer expectations have changed.

2026-07-05T23:33:16-07:00January 31, 2023|Categories: Press Releases, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |
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Impact of Supply Chain Disruptions – Inflation, Recession, Volatility, Opportunity?

In this episode of Supply Chain Chats, Lisa Anderson talks about impacts of supply chain disruptions and global unrest on inflation, recession, volatility, and opportunity. She uses the price of plastic as an example of the continuing impact from the Russia-Ukraine war and discusses China’s Zero-COVID policies impact on inflation and recession.

2026-06-29T09:04:53-07:00January 30, 2023|Categories: Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Status of Healthcare Supply Chains

Since I was preparing for a meeting related to healthcare supply chains, I dug deep into the topic and thought it would be valuable to share the findings. In reviewing baby Tylenol /Motrin to adult diapers to medtech and pharmaceticals, supply chain disruptions have eased in some areas [...]

2026-06-27T22:25:04-07:00January 24, 2023|Categories: Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Proactive Strategies to Get Ahead of the Non-Stop Supply Chain Disruptions

Companies must develop proactive and clear strategies that help them stay ahead of the ever-changing disruptions within the supply chain.

2026-06-10T00:00:47-07:00January 23, 2023|Categories: In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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West Coast Ports Diminishing Volume

According to the The Journal of Commerce, the West Coast ports are losing volume. The West Coast share of imports coming from Asia is down from 61.1% in 2021 to 58.8% in 2022 while the East Coast and Gulf Coast ports rose. According to the JOC, the ILWU contract negotiations are causing this change although there are concerns about drayage and rail as well.

2026-07-05T23:40:29-07:00January 18, 2023|Categories: Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Supply Chain Disruption Is NOT Dead Yet

According to the Wall Street Journal, supply chains are back to normal. We do NOT agree. Using a take-off from Monty Python, supply chain disruption is not dead yet.

2026-07-05T23:47:30-07:00January 9, 2023|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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