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Geopolitical, Energy, Regulations, Rare Earths & the Supply Chain

The world of supply chain and logistics has been plagued with volatility, disruptions, geopolitical issues, concerns about energy availability and transition, and increased regulations.
2024-03-29T23:42:58-07:00June 20, 2023|Categories: Global Supply Chain Consultant Series, Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Panels, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Videos & Podcasts|Tags: , , , , , , , , |
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China’s Water Crisis Impact on Manufacturing & Supply Chain

According to an article in Foreign Affairs, the per capita available water supply around the Northern China Plain (253 cubic meters) is nearly 50% below the UN definition of acute water supply.
2024-03-29T23:45:29-07:00June 7, 2023|Categories: Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, I've Been Thinking, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics|Tags: , , , , , , , |
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Interconnection of People, Technology & Businesses

On a recent trip to Europe, I was fortunate to combine work with pleasure. Finland is diverse from Helsinki to the arctic circle, and we were thrilled to gain picturesque views of the northern lights. I was surprised there are multiple cruise ships that go from Helsinki to Estonia each day because the people and countries are interconnected.
2024-01-16T22:06:32-08:00April 17, 2023|Categories: Business & the Economy, I've Been Thinking|Tags: , , , , , , , , |
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Chinese Spy Balloon & Much More Traversing the U.S.

As has been all over the news, the Chinese sent a spy balloon which floated across the U.S. for about a week. According to US senior military officials, it is confirmed that the balloon is tied to a major surveillance program run by China's military. It has politicians and citizens up-in-arms about the potential impacts, and it bolsters concerns about China.
2024-01-17T16:52:26-08:00February 10, 2023|Categories: Supply Chain, Supply Chain Briefing|Tags: , , , , , , , |
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Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & SIOP Expert and President of LMA Consulting Says Supply Chains Will NEVER Be Normal

The Wall Street Journal recently issued an article about how supply chains upended by COVID are back to normal. “There is no such thing as normal, despite the fact that supply chains are looking at COVID in the rearview mirror. While suppliers may be more consistent at the moment, customer expectations have changed.
2023-11-09T08:16:11-08:00January 31, 2023|Categories: Press Releases, Supply Chain|Tags: , , , , , , , |
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Reshaping the Future of Supply Chains

Lions, tigers, and bears, oh my! Wars. Communist threats. Rail strikes barely averted. A severe oil and gas crisis. Inflation soaring. Interest rates rising. Severe weather and stranded passengers. Shortage of baby’s Motrin. What else?!
2024-01-17T17:03:24-08:00December 30, 2022|Categories: Supply Chain|Tags: , , , |
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Events, Shocks, Trends and the Supply Chain

Shocks and events such as the war in Ukraine, the pandemic and Brexit, among other may feel like they have appeared out of nowhere, but these events are taking place within the context of overarching trends that are unmoved by these short-term shocks and events. This provides us with another perspective on how to react and devise successful supply chain strategies as we look to the future.
2024-01-17T17:19:00-08:00November 22, 2022|Categories: Global Supply Chain Consultant Series, In The News, Podcasts, Supply Chain, Videos & Podcasts|Tags: , , , , , , , , |
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Global Report: Supply Chain Management: The Haves and The Have-Nots… and Not Everyone Will Survive

Reprinted with permission from GLOBAL REPORT CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT & TECHNOLOGY 2022 Supply chain complications are more than just an inconvenience to the construction equipment manufacturing industry. Successfully navigating the supply chain has never been more essential to the financial health of our industry and the difficulties involved are creating [...]

2023-09-17T15:12:38-07:00October 26, 2022|Categories: Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, In The News, Supply Chain|Tags: , , , , , , |
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Current Status & Opportunities in the Global Supply Chain

I am co-Executive Director of the Society for the Advancement of Consulting, and during our Annual Meeting, I facilitated a panel about the state of supply chain.
2024-01-17T17:34:01-08:00October 17, 2022|Categories: Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |
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News World Press: China’s Shadow is Looming Over the US This Week

"There is no doubt that tech manufacturing wants to move out of China. They cannot afford the risk of continued disruption to supply, and they want to gain better control over their ability to serve customers," stated Lisa Anderson, manufacturing and supply chain expert and president of LMA Consulting Group.
2024-01-21T21:23:11-08:00July 29, 2022|Categories: Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, In The News, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics|Tags: , , |
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