All the Hoopla Around Tariffs & What It Means for the Supply Chain
Tariffs, tariffs, and more tariffs dominate the conversation.
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.
Supply Chain 2025: Tariffs, Stockpiling, and Diversification
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.
The Future of Supply Chain: New Year, New Supply Chain Trends and Predictions with LMA Consulting Group’s Lisa Anderson
As we continue to dive into the trends and predictions of 2025, Lisa Anderson joins us this week as we discuss the strategies and initiatives that will drive supply chain business in this new year.
Panama Canal & Greenland Impact on the Supply Chain
The Panama Canal and Greenland are making headlines for a reason. In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson breaks down their strategic importance—from moving goods into the U.S. to securing rare earth minerals—and what it means for global supply chains.
Consumer Spending & Logistics Impact
Consumer spending is on the rise, and it’s affecting supply chains. In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson highlights the key factors—like logistics—you need to consider to stay prepared and keep your supply chain agile.
Using AI to Improve Business Performance
As business executives contend with heightened supply chain risks and inflationary pressures, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a hot technology that can help to improve business performance.
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 [...]
Lisa Anderson, Supply Chain Expert Warns Middle East Conflict Threatens Global Supply Chains
Lisa Anderson highlights the urgent need for companies to address vulnerabilities in their supply chains as global instability continues to escalate. The recent attacks in the Middle East, where hundreds of pagers used by Iran-backed Hezbollah exploded in Lebanon and Syria,
Transportation: Disruption is the New Norm
Since the pandemic, the end-to-end supply chain has been in a constant state of disruption. Although it has calmed down since the height of the pandemic, disruption is simply the new norm. Since logistics is dependent on a system of systems, it is a sum of its parts, and [...]