Strikes and labor negotiations highlight need for resilient supply chains
Companies can mitigate the volatility caused by labor disputes by rethinking sourcing strategies, upgrading planning processes, and using advanced technology.
Lisa Anderson, President of LMA Consulting Group Warns of Heightened Supply Chain Vulnerabilities Amid Rising Cyberattacks
A single weak link can expose the entire supply chain to significant risks, which is why it’s crucial for companies to proactively assess and secure their end-to-end operations.
Shipping and Supply Chain Stability at a Turning Point
Supply chain is rife with disruptions, and it’s not going to change any time soon.
Cyberattacks, Supply Chain Vulnerabilities & What to Do
The Wall Street Journal reported that China-linked hackers breached U.S. internet providers. This hacking campaign termed Salt Typhoon is the latest attack into valuable computer networks.
Hurricanes, Common Sense Strategies & Predictive Planning Strategies
Hurricane Milton has blown through Florida. In addition to continuing havoc since it occurred close behind Hurricane Helene, it has created further supply chain disruptions that will have ripples throughout the globe.
Hurricane Milton: How to Shore up Supply Chains – Lisa Anderson Quoted
All it takes is a month on the ropes to potentially crash your business, Lisa Anderson warns in this article for Inc.
NTV News: Interview on Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Lisa Anderson was interviewed by NTV news about the seriousness and potential impact of supply chain vulnerabilities. We discussed the attacks on the Iran-backed Hezbolloah as the pagers exploded, killing hundreds and exposing the seriousness of supply chain vulnerabilities.
Medical Supply Chain Optimization: The Solution to Non-Stop Disruptions
Volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA) have plagued medtech’s supply chain since the pandemic. Drug shortages last year hit their highest levels in a decade, with 99% of hospital and health system pharmacists experiencing medicinal dearths, according to an American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) survey.
Current Events & Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
In this episode of Supply Chain Chats, Lisa Anderson talks about the extreme vulnerabilities emerging in the global supply chain. From the war in the Middle East with exploding pagers highlighting the vulnerabilities of the global supply chain to Hurricane Helene’s devastation [...]
Supply Chain Disruptions: Hurricanes, Strikes & How to Address
Disruptions ramp up! Unfortunately, there was a massive hurricane that wreaked havoc in several states including North Carolina, Georgia, Virginia etc. 130 people have died and many are unreachable. Towns are destroyed including one that has a special place in my history [...]