Lisa Anderson, Founder & President of LMA Consulting, discusses with ASC's Brian Peters strategies for companies to address risks to their supply chains due to disruption around the globe and new tariff policy here at home.
Tariffs, tariffs, and more tariffs dominate the conversation.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
Lisa Anderson was quoted recently on the shape of the Inland Empire economy, and how it looks heading into 2025.
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.
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.
