In this urgent episode, Andrew Faris and Lara Guevara dissect the immediate impact of the Iran war on global supply chains, particularly for e-commerce brands manufacturing in China. They explain why disruptions are occurring and, more importantly, equip operators with actionable strategies to navigate these unforeseen challenges, drawing on 17 years of experience in managing supply chain crises.
Key takeaways
Expect ongoing supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical events, especially if manufacturing in China. Proactive planning is crucial.
Leverage Lara Guevara's 17 years of experience in managing supply chain disruptions (including COVID and other conflicts) as a model for developing your own crisis response framework.
Consider alternative sourcing or logistics strategies to mitigate risks associated with concentrated manufacturing hubs and volatile regions.
Stay informed on geopolitical developments and their potential ripple effects on shipping lanes, raw material costs, and manufacturing capabilities.
Work with experienced supply chain partners like Move Supply Chain to identify vulnerabilities and implement solutions.
Lara Guevara is the CEO of Move Supply Chain, a supply chain agency based in the Philippines that serves DTC brands. Get her video content at https://youtube.com/@supplychainlara. Get her "Unboxed Weekly" newsletter at https://unboxedweekly.beehiiv.com/subscribe. Schedule a call with Move at https://movesupplychain.com. FOLLOW UP WITH ANDREW X: https://x.com/andrewjfaris Email: podcast@ajfgrowth.comWork with Andrew: https://ajfgrowth.comMOVE SUPPLY CHAINReduce your OpEx and create more leverage in your company with financial forecasting, AI, and offshore talent by visiting https://movesupplychain.com.
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Expect ongoing supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical events, especially if manufacturing in China. Proactive planning is crucial.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Leverage Lara Guevara's 17 years of experience in managing supply chain disruptions (including COVID and other conflicts) as a model for developing your own crisis response framework.
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Consider alternative sourcing or logistics strategies to mitigate risks associated with concentrated manufacturing hubs and volatile regions.
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Stay informed on geopolitical developments and their potential ripple effects on shipping lanes, raw material costs, and manufacturing capabilities.
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Work with experienced supply chain partners like Move Supply Chain to identify vulnerabilities and implement solutions.
