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The Value of Local & Regional Supply Chains: Deep Dive into Latin American Manufacturing

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.

Geopolitics Dominate Supply Chain Discussions

Geopolitics Dominate Supply Chain Discussions Almost every supply chain chokepoint has geopolitics dominating the discussion. From the Panama Canal to the Suez Canal to the South China Seas and Greenland, geopolitics and supply chains have circulated in the news. For companies to be successful navigating this VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, [...]

Navigating China: Business, Manufacturing & Risk in Today’s Global Economy

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.

Why Rare Earth Minerals Are Critical to the Supply Chain

Natural resources aren’t just about availability—they’re about accessibility and investment.

Supply Chain Predictions And Outlook For 2025 – Lisa Anderson Comments

Lisa Anderson shares her thoughts on the outlook for supply chains in 2025.

Supply Chain Resiliency A Must for Success

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.

Tariff Turmoil: Supply Chain Under Microscope

"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.

Manufacturing Resurgence Taking Flight

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.

Manufacturing Trends, Election Impacts & 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.

LMA Consulting Urges Businesses to Restructure Supply Chains Now

Lisa Anderson calls on manufacturers, distributors and supply chain leaders to take immediate action to restructure their supply chains as geopolitical tensions, tariff threats and global risks escalate.

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