“Manufacturers call us when they want to transform, upgrade, and optimize their supply chain processes, when Sales & Operations are out of whack, and to automate & better utilize ERP & related technologies to drive profitable growth”

Lisa Anderson

A top consultant worldwide and ranked #16 SAP’s Supply Chain Influencers, Lisa Anderson and the LMA Consulting team have the expertise, vision, and proven track record to drive profitable growth and create customer value for manufacturers and distributors. Known as practical, results-oriented and collaborative, LMA stands out from the crowd with planning and supply chain transformation (demand, supply), process optimization and harmonization (upgrades, disciplines), and the use of systems (ERP & advanced technologies). We are the strongest link in your supply chain.

SIOP

SIOP
Designing, implementing, and upgrading Sales and Operations Planning processes to support customer growth, scalability, and operating cash flow.

Manufacturing

MANUFACTURING
From profitable growth to operational performance, clients gain system-wide improvement resulting in increased business value & customer success.

Supply Chain

SUPPLY CHAIN
Setting resilient supply chain strategies, clients benefit from industry-tested best practices to maximize the customer experience, profitability and cash flow.

Technology

TECHNOLOGY
Architecting technology roadmaps & selecting best fit ERP & related software (CRM, Forecasting, WMS, B2B/B2C etc.), clients improve ROI.
LMA CONSULTING GROUP BY THE NUMBERS
You’ll gain bottom line results, broad experience from both sides of the fence (industry and consulting), and robust resources, connections and trusted thought leadership.

30+

Years of Manufacturing and Supply Chain Experience

100+

Client Engagements and Repeat Contracts

1,059+

Thought Leadership Publications

23+

Awards and accolades

Author & Speaker

Lisa Anderson bolsters CEO, CFO, financial and equity, general management, manufacturing and supply chain professionals to be forward-thinking, customer-focused, resilient and profitable.

FutureScape: Crafting
Tomorrow’s Supply Chain Today

Special report discussing crafting tomorrow’s supply chain today with talent, technology, & reconfigured supply chains.

SIOP (Sales Inventory Operations Planning)

The playbook for navigating supply chain chaos and creating predictable revenue, an operational rhythm & EBITDA growth.

Future Proofing - Manufacturing and the Supply Chain

Future-Proofing Manufacturing & Supply Chain Post COVID-19

The restart recipe for safely, efficiently and successfully getting back to business and prepare to thrive after the pandemic.

LISA ANDERSON IN THE NEWS

AI and Big Data Transformation in Metalworking for Industry 4.0 - Insights from Lisa Anderson

Top Strategies for Manufacturers to Manage and Navigate Tariffs

As companies reconfigure supply chains and expand domestic manufacturing capabilities, it is an ideal opportunity to embrace technology and automation to help metal fabricators and machinists offset increased costs associated with tariffs.

supply chain win-win via SIOP: optimal inventory placement increasing service, efficiency and cash flow

When is a Supply Chain ‘Trade Off’ NOT a Trade Off?

Increasing inventory levels is seen as a trade-off with service and efficiency levels; we find that a win-win-win is achievable. The key: Have the right inventory in the right place at the right time and gain a predictive view of demand to optimise your schedules to reduce inventory while increasing service and efficiency.

Learn how enhancing teamwork can lead to successful projects by focusing on leadership, communication, common metrics, and individual strengths

How to Increase Teamwork to Ensure Project Success

Encouraging strong teamwork paves the way for successful projects completion which contribute to company improvements and growth.

Accolades

Who We Work With

Coca-Cola Company
PCC
Corona Season after Season
Esterline
Attends
Sydor Optics
Paragon Distribution Services
Quiet Cool
Green Dot
Nestle Nutrition

What You Should be Reading

The AI action plan transforming supply chain and manufacturing through innovation, accelerating permits and positioning the US tech stack as the standard.

AI Action Plan Springboards into Flight: Implications for Manufacturing and Supply Chain

The U.S. unveiled its first AI Action Plan with the “Winning the AI Race” All-In Summit. The AI Action Plan focuses on a few core elements to ensure the U.S. leads the world with artificial intelligence.

Align transportation strategy to improve service and control cost across modes, carriers, and your end-to-end supply chain network

Transportation Opportunities

When disruptions hit, transportation often takes the blame. But now, it’s also where opportunity hides. As transportation and trucking are expected to emerge from the freight recession, there is a short window of opportunity for companies to evaluate supply chain reconfigurations and develop transportation strategies.

Building a leadership talent pipeline through retention, training, and succession planning for future-ready teams.

What Today’s Leaders Need to Know About Talent

In this episode of Supply Chain Chats, Lisa Anderson talks talent with Joe Van Tassel, Managing Principal at Integress, a recruiting firm specializing in technical and engineering roles. From the shifting priorities of mid-market companies to the red flags leaders should watch for, this is a must-watch for anyone responsible for hiring, building or retaining a high-performing team.