Manufacturers are waking up to the risks in their end-to-end supply chains. They are realizing that they are only as strong as their weakest link, especially if they do not have backup sources of supply that will jump in at a moment's notice. As an international law expert says, if you are counting on China for manufacturing, you must "get out".
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.
"Trump is utilizing tariffs as a negotiating tool in support of his agenda. Although most of what is communicated as potential tariffs is unlikely to go into effect for extended periods of time, tariffs will be rolled out in the next few months." Lisa Anderson is quoted in this article from PYMNTS.
With new tariffs set to take effect, businesses are re-evaluating supply chain strategies to mitigate costs and risks. From reshoring to supplier diversification, companies are adapting to shifting trade policies while balancing efficiency and profitability. As tariffs reshape global sourcing, proactive executives are seizing opportunities to strengthen resilience and streamline operations.
Lisa Anderson was quoted on Supply Chain Dive about how the California wildfires are affecting supply chains and logistics.
In this episode of Interlinks, Lisa Anderson, President of LMA Consulting in Los Angeles and I, discuss some of the supply chain effects of the geopolitical and international trade tensions that have been ongoing for some time now and that are expected to continue as the new US administration under President Donald Trump takes up the reins of power in Washington DC.
KNX interviewed Lisa Anderson about the Los Angeles fires and the supply chain impacts and economic impacts. We discussed the devastation caused by the fires, how the retail supply chains would be affected from demand and supply misalignment, and the impacts on the building and construction industry as well as the consumer products industry.
The LA County fires are leaving a lasting impact on supply chains. In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson discusses the challenges businesses face and actionable steps companies can take to adapt and maintain resilience during this crisis.
Lisa Anderson warns that the recent devastating fires in Los Angeles County will have far-reaching impacts on supply chains well beyond the immediate area. With over 100,000 people displaced and critical infrastructure, IT systems and power grids affected, businesses across industries must prepare for disruptions that could persist for months.
In the latest evidence of the heightened concerns related to geopolitical risk, Biden has cracked down on most Chinese cars and trucks with a rule that software and hardware cannot come from China. There is concern about having millions of cars on the road with a potential threat to national security.
