{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5d6996ad156201903067e8c4/6849912c86b5e77739e4ba49?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Tariffs, Trade Wars & the Tug of Global Supply Chains: Manufacturing in the Crosshairs","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5d6996ad156201903067e8c4/1749651720620-0ecd07ef-45c9-49cd-a372-2339ac7d9b57.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of <em>Interlinks</em>, I’m joined once again by two of my expert colleagues from the Global Supply Chain Think Tank in the U.S.: <strong>Lisa Anderson</strong>, President of LMA Consulting in Los Angeles, and <strong>Diane Garcia</strong>, President of Lorraine Consulting in Phoenix. Both are highly experienced consultants working at the coalface of U.S. manufacturing and supply chain strategy.</p><p><br></p><p>Together, we explore the real-world implications of recent <strong>tariff policy shifts and trade tensions</strong>, particularly between the U.S., China, and the EU, and what they mean for businesses trying to navigate a constantly evolving global landscape.</p><p><br></p><p>We discuss what’s happening on the ground in American manufacturing, including tactical compliance moves, major capital investment announcements, and longer-term strategic shifts—or the lack thereof.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>🔍 In this episode, we cover:</h3><ul><li>The surge in <strong>manufacturing investment announcements</strong> in the U.S.—what’s real, what’s delayed, and what’s still uncertain</li><li>How companies are tactically responding to <strong>tariff-related compliance</strong> and supply chain realignment</li><li>The <strong>impact of disrupted shipping flows</strong> and tariff-driven inventory surges on logistics networks</li><li>Signs of a potential <strong>recession in manufacturing</strong> versus booming logistics activity</li><li>The role of <strong>labour shortages</strong> and the challenges of reshoring amid shrinking talent pools</li><li>The growing push for <strong>automation, digitisation, and advanced technologies</strong> as countermeasures</li><li>The importance of robust <strong>Sales &amp; Operations Planning (S&amp;OP)</strong> in managing complexity</li><li>The visibility gap in global supply chains, especially around <strong>second-tier suppliers</strong></li><li>The broader geopolitical context of trade negotiations, national security concerns, and “friendshoring”</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This conversation provides timely insights into how manufacturing industry is adapting to a shifting global order—and where the biggest risks and opportunities lie heading into 2026.</p><p><br></p><p>Patrick Daly</p><p>★ The Macro-to-Micro Strategist╽ Turning Global Turbulence into Operational Clarity ╽ Helping Business Leaders Build Resilient, Profitable Supply Chains ╽ Multilingual Trusted Advisor ╽ Call/WhatsApp ☎️ +353868116030 ╽</p>","author_name":"Patrick Daly"}