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Manufacturing: An Economic Powerhouse

In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson, President of LMA Consulting Group, spotlights the unmatched power of manufacturing in driving economic growth. From job creation and innovation to fueling supply chains and national security, manufacturing is at the heart of a thriving economy. Tune in for a quick dive into why forward-thinking businesses must prioritize and invest in their manufacturing strategy to stay competitive.

Resilience in Supply Chain of Paramount Importance

The announcement of reciprocal tariffs has created extreme volatility in the stock markets and nervousness among executives. Geopolitical, supply chain, and cyber risks plague the end-to-end supply chain and have stimulated additional debates about control in the Panama Canal, Greenland, and global supply chains.

Supply Chain Volatility and Vulnerabilities: Resiliency, Regional Manufacturing, and Robotization

Supply chain shortages have improved from their all-time high in Q1 2024. Yet, risks remain high, especially with the increased level of vulnerabilities.

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.

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.

U.S. Tariff Impact on Supply Chains and Business Strategy

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.

California Wildfires Create Ripple Effects on Supply Chains

Lisa Anderson was quoted on Supply Chain Dive about how the California wildfires are affecting supply chains and logistics.

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.

KNX Interviewed Lisa Anderson About the Los Angeles Fires

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.

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