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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.

Building a Supply Chain Ecosystem

China’s dominance in critical minerals processing highlights the urgency of building alternative supply chain ecosystems. Manufacturers must secure reliable sources of critical materials, strengthen regional supplier networks, and develop processing capacity before export restrictions or supply disruptions threaten production and growth.

2026-11-01T13:01:26-08:00October 28, 2026|Categories: Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |
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Planning Beyond the Contingency

Traditional contingency plans are no longer enough as supply chain disruptions become increasingly unpredictable. Manufacturers need to build capacity, strengthen supplier capabilities, and develop flexible alternatives in advance to anticipate changing conditions, respond quickly, and maintain supply continuity.

2026-10-13T18:21:19-07:00October 8, 2026|Categories: Risk & Resilience, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |
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Planning Beyond the Contingency: Supply Chain Expert Lisa Anderson Says One Backup Plan Is No Longer Enough

Supply chain volatility isn't going away, and a single backup plan is no longer enough. Manufacturers need visibility, capacity, capabilities, and multiple executable alternatives to anticipate changing conditions, adapt quickly, and maintain operations when disruptions occur.

2026-10-02T21:24:17-07:00September 29, 2026|Categories: Press Releases, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |
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Building an Advanced Manufacturing Ecosystem

Reshoring production is only the first step. Apple’s investments in advanced manufacturing demonstrate why manufacturers need to build the people, supplier capabilities, capacity, AI, automation, and planning processes required to compete, scale, and capture future growth opportunities.

2026-09-21T23:28:13-07:00September 21, 2026|Categories: Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |
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Produce Where You Sell: The Shift to Local Sourcing

Hyundai’s plan to increase North American sourcing reflects a broader shift toward regional supply chains. Manufacturers can reduce risk, improve responsiveness, and support profitable growth by shortening supply chains, building flexibility, and aligning sourcing and capacity with changing customer demand.

2026-09-21T23:18:16-07:00September 15, 2026|Categories: Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Consumer Products: Rethinking Global Supply Chains for What’s Next

Consumer product companies are reassessing global sourcing strategies as tariffs, rising costs, infrastructure constraints, and supply chain disruptions reshape the economics of manufacturing. Lisa Anderson and Erica Dill discuss China + 1, sourcing diversification, and building resilient supply chains that can adapt as conditions change.

2026-09-14T14:49:19-07:00September 14, 2026|Categories: Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |
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Advanced Robotics and the Supply Chain

New U.S.-made requirements for advanced robotics are reshaping supply chains and creating opportunities for domestic manufacturers. Companies should evaluate their extended supplier networks, secure critical components, and build the capacity and capabilities needed to scale with growing demand.

2026-09-14T14:45:38-07:00September 11, 2026|Categories: Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Building Supply Chain Resilience in an Uncertain World

Critical minerals have become a strategic priority as geopolitical tensions, trade restrictions, and supply chain vulnerabilities increase. Manufacturers should look beyond tier one suppliers, understand critical materials in their products, diversify sourcing, and prepare for disruptions before they occur.

2026-09-29T08:02:19-07:00September 11, 2026|Categories: Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Venezuela Oil Deal Could Accelerate the Shift in Global Energy Supply Chains

The U.S.-Venezuela oil deal could accelerate the shift in global energy supply chains toward the Americas. Explore how changing energy flows, transportation routes, and capacity requirements are creating new opportunities and risks for manufacturers and their supply chains.

2026-09-09T16:23:37-07:00September 8, 2026|Categories: Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |
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Vincent Thomas Bridge Closure

In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson discusses why the 16-month closure matters for supply chains connected to the San Pedro Bay port complex. With fewer routing options and increased pressure on alternate routes, companies should not wait until the disruption begins to plan.

2026-09-09T16:18:07-07:00August 31, 2026|Categories: Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |
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