Tariffs are reshaping global trade and supply chains, creating both uncertainty and opportunity. As trade policies evolve, manufacturers and supply chain leaders must understand the potential impacts on costs, sourcing strategies, and competitiveness while building resilient plans for future growth.
Lisa Anderson shares her thoughts on the outlook for supply chains in 2025.
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.
Manufacturing in the U.S. is gaining momentum, and businesses that aren’t prepared will struggle to keep up. According to Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, President of LMA Consulting Group, Inc., the resurgence will be fast and powerful, with companies that are ready to scale reaping the greatest benefits.
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.
AI rules at one of the world's most influential and largest technology conferences, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). This year's event highlighted a diverse array of products designed to enhance efficiency, personalization and sustainability.
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.
In this Future of Supply Chain podcast discussion, Lisa Anderson shares her outlook on the trends shaping supply chains in 2025, including regionalization, resilience, supply chain visibility, artificial intelligence, talent development, and the opportunities available to proactive organizations.
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.
