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.
There will be new policies, new supply chains and new manufacturing growth in the New Year. Although 2024 has ended on a sluggish note for most manufacturers with concerns swirling around missed revenue goals, inventory levels tying up cash and supply chain vulnerabilities and risks, there is excitement around changes coming down the pike.
The threat of tariffs is already causing supply chain implications. There is a surge of chip demand post election. According to Trendforce, the chip supply chain is seeing a rush of orders.
Lisa Anderson calls on manufacturers, distributors and supply chain leaders to take immediate action to restructure their supply chains as geopolitical tensions, tariff threats and global risks escalate.
Ramp It Up! explores actionable strategies for supply chain executives to prepare for the looming threat of tariffs. In under 90 seconds, get key insights on how to stay proactive and protect your supply chain from potential disruptions.
Trade & logistics will surge in the next few quarters! There are several factors that add up to this surge, yet it flies in the face of corporate mandates for inventory reduction.
