Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Supply Chain Expert Lisa Anderson Explains How Iran Conflict Is Rippling Through Global Manufacturing
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Supply Chain Expert Lisa Anderson Explains How Iran Conflict Is Rippling Through Global Manufacturing

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

Supply Chain Expert Lisa Anderson Explains How Iran Conflict Is Rippling Through Global Manufacturing

Lisa Anderson is highlighting vulnerabilities in global supply chains as the recent conflict involving Iran creates ripple effects across global trade, energy markets and critical manufacturing components.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-21T13:34:39-07:00March 11, 2026|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Press Releases, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: AI, Data & Analytics, Geopolitical risk, Global trade, Predictive analytics, Resiliency, Risk Management, S&OP, SIOP, Supply chain chokepoints, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain planning, Supply continuity|

Goods Movement & Transportation
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Goods Movement & Transportation

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

Goods Movement & Transportation

In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson discusses what is happening across trucking, package shipping and ocean freight - and why understanding demand and supply dynamics within transportation is critical to maintaining profitability and success.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-11T17:22:00-07:00March 10, 2026|Categories: Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: AI, Geopolitical risk, Global trade, Predictability, Profitability, Resiliency, S&OP, SIOP, Supply Chain Bytes, Supply chain chokepoints, Supply chain disruptions, Supply continuity, Video|

Iran Conflict & The Strait of Hormuz
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Iran Conflict & The Strait of Hormuz

Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Iran Conflict & The Strait of Hormuz

In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson explains why the Iran conflict and the Strait of Hormuz matter to manufacturers. As one of the most critical shipping chokepoints in the world, disruptions in this region can impact global trade, energy supply and transportation costs.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-11T17:38:58-07:00March 9, 2026|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: AI, Geopolitical risk, Global trade, Predictability, Resiliency, Risk Management, S&OP, SIOP, Supply Chain Bytes, Supply chain chokepoints, Supply chain disruptions, Supply continuity, Video|

Iran Conflict – Impacting the Confectionery Sector
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Iran Conflict – Impacting the Confectionery Sector

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

Iran Conflict – Impacting the Confectionery Sector

As the conflict disrupts key trade routes and energy supplies, the confectionery sector is among the first to feel the strain. How vulnerable are manufacturers, and what can be done to protect the industry? Lisa Anderson discusses supply chain protection and safeguarding supplies to ensure availability.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-21T14:02:27-07:00March 9, 2026|Categories: In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: AI, Food & Beverage, Geopolitical risk, Nearshoring, Reshoring, Resiliency, Risk Management, Strategic sourcing, Supply chain chokepoints, Supply chain disruptions, Supply continuity|

The War in Iran, Supply Chain Impacts & Actions
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The War in Iran, Supply Chain Impacts & Actions

Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

The War in Iran, Supply Chain Impacts & Actions

As with every war, there are immediate supply chain impacts, down-the-line impacts and related manufacturing and supply chain requirements. Companies must be prepared to pivot resiliently, scale, and plan to ensure customer and EBITDA success.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-21T14:12:45-07:00March 5, 2026|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: AI, Data & Analytics, Geopolitical risk, Global trade, Performance & Risk, Predictability, Predictive analytics, Resiliency, Risk Management, S&OP, Scalability, SIOP, Supply Chain Briefing Newsletter, Supply chain chokepoints, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain planning, Supply continuity|

Tariff Update
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Tariff Update

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

Tariff Update

In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson explains what the ruling means, provides historical context on tariffs and outlines what manufacturers should be thinking about now to protect profitability and remain competitive.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-06T20:55:59-07:00February 26, 2026|Categories: Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Geopolitical risk, Global trade, Predictability, Profitability, Regulations, Risk Management, S&OP, Scalability, SIOP, Supply Chain Bytes, Tariffs, Video|

Your Tariffs Playbook & Path Forward in Supply Chain
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Your Tariffs Playbook & Path Forward in Supply Chain

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

Your Tariffs Playbook & Path Forward in Supply Chain

Tariffs continue to cause great stress in the financial markets and with certain industries. In fact, it divides manufacturers from distributors, logistics, and goods movement industries largely dependent on imports and trade.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-20T22:52:50-07:00February 23, 2026|Categories: Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: AI, Best of, Digital transformation, Distribution, ERP, Geopolitical risk, Global trade, Industrial Manufacturing, Innovation, Nearshoring, Predictability, Reshoring, Resiliency, Revenue growth, Risk Management, S&OP, Scalability, SIOP, Strategic sourcing, Supply Chain Briefing Newsletter, Supply chain disruptions, Supply continuity, Tariffs|

Project Vault
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Project Vault

Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Project Vault

Project Vault is changing how the U.S. approaches critical minerals. In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson explains Project Vault, the Strategic Critical Minerals Initiative focused on creating stockpiles and preferred trade zones and what discusses what manufacturers should be thinking.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-11T17:09:25-07:00February 6, 2026|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Capacity planning, Geopolitical risk, Resiliency, Risk Management, S&OP, Scalability, SIOP, Strategic sourcing, Supply Chain Bytes, Supply continuity, Video|

Lisa Anderson Highlights Greenland’s Strategic Importance to Global Supply Chains
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Lisa Anderson Highlights Greenland’s Strategic Importance to Global Supply Chains

Press Releases, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience

Lisa Anderson Highlights Greenland’s Strategic Importance to Global Supply Chains

Lisa Anderson is drawing attention to the growing importance of Greenland and its role in safeguarding global supply chains in an increasingly volatile environment.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-21T14:42:38-07:00January 30, 2026|Categories: Press Releases, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: A&D, AI, Geopolitical risk, Network optimization, Resiliency, Risk Management, S&OP, SIOP, Strategic sourcing, Supply chain chokepoints, Supply continuity|

The Importance of Greenland in Supply Chain
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The Importance of Greenland in Supply Chain

Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

The Importance of Greenland in Supply Chain

Greenland is a strategic focal point in global supply chains. In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson discusses three reasons why Greenland matters to supply chains: shipping routes, defense and the Golden Dome and rare earth elements. We delve into what manufacturers should take away to succeed in this evolving environment.