As companies navigate the current risk-laden global environment, regional supply chains have increased in popularity. The wars in Russia-Ukraine and the Middle East have spurred concerns about the risks associated with global supply chains.
Industrials & Manufacturing Roar Back Although manufacturing has been in a slump for the two years, industrials and manufacturing have roared back. Industrial production has been up for three months in a row, and it surged to its highest ever recorded rate in February. This data aligns with the [...]
The Made in America Manufacturing Initiative is shaping the future of U.S. production, focusing on three key tenets that will redefine manufacturing and supply chain strategies.
Having more diverse, shorter, less complex supply chains creates more resiliency.
Is China still a viable place for manufacturing and business? In this episode of Supply Chain Chats, Lisa Anderson sits down with John Tulac, International Business Attorney, to discuss the realities of doing business in China.
Risks abound in the global supply chain and goods movement systems. The only successful strategy to thrive is to create a resilient supply chain. According to the Global Port Tracker (GPT) report from Hackett Associates and the National Retail Federation (NRF), the specter of labor strife and new tariffs, along with strong sales, is driving U.S. retailers to keep imports surging through the spring.
Manufacturing is starting to take flight. The resurgence will be powerful and fast. As a well-connected business executive and trusted advisor mentioned recently, when manufacturing takes off, you will not be able to keep up if you aren't already on top of it.
The peak season started two months earlier than normal and extended two months later than normal to account for the volatility and expected disruptions in the global supply chain.
Lisa Anderson, founder and president of LMA Consulting Group, Inc., shares her supply chain expertise to help you learn best practices for improving your manufacturing operations and building resilient supply chain strategies!
In this episode of Supply Chain Chats, Lisa Anderson talks about impacts from the lead up to the election and how the heightened risk levels in the supply chain will lead to a manufacturing renaissance. Manufacturers have been experiencing weaker sales backlogs with customers pushing out orders.
