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Supply Chain Optimization Remains a Priority as the Panama Canal Worsens
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Supply Chain Optimization Remains a Priority as the Panama Canal Worsens

Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics

Supply Chain Optimization Remains a Priority as the Panama Canal Worsens

40% of the goods movement from Northeast Asia to the U.S. East Coast go through the Panama Canal, and so the Panama Canal issues are driving shortages, late deliveries, and re-routing of goods.

admin2024-06-05T13:49:17-07:00December 20, 2023|Categories: Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics|Tags: geopolitical risk, logistics, nearshoring, Panama Canal, reshoring, supply chain chokepoints, supply chain disruptions, supply chain optimization, supply chain risk, transportation|

Supply Chain Resilience Has Risen to the Top with the White House Council
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Supply Chain Resilience Has Risen to the Top with the White House Council

Manufacturing, Manufacturing Scalability & Resource Planning, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration

Supply Chain Resilience Has Risen to the Top with the White House Council

The White House has launched a cabinet-level supply chain council as the criticality of the topic rises to the top.

admin2024-03-29T23:20:50-07:00November 28, 2023|Categories: Manufacturing, Manufacturing Scalability & Resource Planning, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration|Tags: backup sources of supply, business consulting, ERP, manufacturing, nearshoring, reshoring, S&OP, SIOP, supplier management, supply chain, supply chain assessment, supply chain consultant, supply chain resiliency, supply chain risk, technology|

Local Sourcing Has Big Benefits for Business
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Local Sourcing Has Big Benefits for Business

In The News, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring

Local Sourcing Has Big Benefits for Business

Lisa Anderson was quoted in an article on the American Express website discussing why local sourcing can help benefit your business in a big way!

admin2024-03-29T23:24:27-07:00October 29, 2023|Categories: In The News, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring|Tags: business consulting, manufacturing, nearshoring, regional supply chains, reshoring, supply chain|

The Global Supply Chain Life After Globalization
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The Global Supply Chain Life After Globalization

Global Supply Chain Consultant Series, Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Videos & Podcasts

The Global Supply Chain Life After Globalization

Companies went global for the past few decades with a gusto to save labor costs. The pandemic jolted many Executives eyes open to the risks in the global supply chain. Suddenly, companies were reevaluating their global footprint with an eye to cost, risk (supply chain, geopolitical, etc.), customer performance, etc.

admin2024-06-15T14:41:20-07:00October 25, 2023|Categories: Global Supply Chain Consultant Series, Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Videos & Podcasts|Tags: business consulting, digitized supply chain, global supply chain, nearshoring, reshoring, supply chain consultant, supply chain optimization, technology|

Israel-Hamas War & Impacts on the Supply Chain
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Israel-Hamas War & Impacts on the Supply Chain

Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics

Israel-Hamas War & Impacts on the Supply Chain

Israel was attacked by Hamas, and the world has another war in another region of the world. Since the global supply chain is interconnected, in addition to the devastation in the region, supply chain impacts will emerge.

admin2024-03-29T23:28:21-07:00October 23, 2023|Categories: Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics|Tags: backup sources of supply, geopolitical risk, global supply chain, labor shortages, Middle East war, nearshoring, reshoring, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain, supply chain consultant, supply chain disruptions, supply chain risk|

Supply Chains are on the Move
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Supply Chains are on the Move

SIOP / S&OP, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration

Supply Chains are on the Move

Global supply chains are on the move. Executives have been hit with the harsh reality that the risk (supply chain, geopolitical, cyber, IP, etc.) is far higher than they realized when they outsourced with an eye to cost.

admin2024-06-05T19:39:17-07:00October 10, 2023|Categories: SIOP / S&OP, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration|Tags: backup sources of supply, geopolitical risk, innovation, IT roadmap, manufacturing, nearshoring, reshoring, S&OP, securing supply chains, SIOP, Skills Gap, supply chain, supply chain chokepoints, supply chain optimization, supply chain risk, talent, technology, VUCA|

A Manufacturing Resurgence Is On Its Way
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A Manufacturing Resurgence Is On Its Way

Manufacturing, Manufacturing Scalability & Resource Planning, Supply Chain Briefing

A Manufacturing Resurgence Is On Its Way

Manufacturing appears to be turning the corner. According to the ISM, the Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) recorded a contraction but at the slowest pace of the recent cycle. In fact, this is the third straight month of improvement.

admin2024-03-29T23:32:22-07:00October 4, 2023|Categories: Manufacturing, Manufacturing Scalability & Resource Planning, Supply Chain Briefing|Tags: digitized supply chain, manufacturing, manufacturing resurgence, nearshoring, reshoring, supply chain, supply chain optimization, technology|

Panama Canal Drought Accelerating Supply Chain Optimization
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Panama Canal Drought Accelerating Supply Chain Optimization

Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics

Panama Canal Drought Accelerating Supply Chain Optimization

The Panama Canal has a 40% market share for containers moving goods from Northeast Asia to the U.S. East Coast, and drought conditions are creating a new round of supply chain disruptions. There have been between 130 - 160 ships waiting, leading to supply chain delays.

admin2024-03-29T23:35:54-07:00August 28, 2023|Categories: Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics|Tags: backup sources of supply, inventory levels, logistics, nearshoring, Panama Canal, reshoring, supply chain assessment, supply chain chokepoints, supply chain disruptions, supply chain optimization, supply chain risk|

SIOP / S&OP: Don’t Reshore; Move Manufacturing Forward
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SIOP / S&OP: Don’t Reshore; Move Manufacturing Forward

Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, SIOP / S&OP, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration

SIOP / S&OP: Don’t Reshore; Move Manufacturing Forward

Globalization is not working. Geopolitics abound. For example, the war in Russia and Ukraine ravages on. There are concerns around the nuclear power plant in Ukraine, occupied by Russia. And that is aside from the impact on oil, food, commodities and much more. China continues to threaten Taiwan and has already changed Hong Kong. It is no longer the same for business. There are countless risks throughout the world.

admin2024-06-05T19:43:14-07:00July 5, 2023|Categories: Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, SIOP / S&OP, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration|Tags: ERP, innovation, nearshoring, process improvement, reshoring, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain, supply chain optimization, talent, technology|

Geopolitics, Natural Resources & Impacts to the Supply Chain
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Geopolitics, Natural Resources & Impacts to the Supply Chain

Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics

Geopolitics, Natural Resources & Impacts to the Supply Chain

There are mountains of geopolitical threats going on with significant impact on the supply chain. Most, if not all of these also relate to natural resources.

admin2024-03-29T23:43:24-07:00June 19, 2023|Categories: Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics|Tags: backup sources of supply, business process, China's water crisis, friendshoring, geopolitical risk, natural resources, nearshoring, reshoring, S&OP, securing supply chains, SIOP, supply chain assessment, supply chain risk|