Manufacturing Consulting

Working with Manufacturers

We Have a Passion for Working with Manufacturers

When it comes to manufacturing, you need experts who have worked in every aspect of a manufacturer from planning production and materials management, running operations, managing inventory and capacity, leading cross-functional new product and service projects to ensuring a smooth order fulfillment process in the supply chain. Manufacturing is at the heart of the American economy attracting a diverse and increasingly younger professional and at the heart of what we do.

 

Client Results

LMA Consulting helps clients benefit from manufacturing Strategy, operational performance improvement & systems transformation.

David Cox, General Manager of Operations, Armacell LLC

Kelly Ford, Aerospace Executive

Craig Young, Senior Director, Nellson LLC

Chris Vansell, VP, Mission Rubber

Industry Focus

Although we consult with clients in many industries, the preponderance of our projects fall into the following four areas.

AEROSPACE & DEFENSE

AEROSPACE & DEFENSE

BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS

BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS

Food & Beverage/ Consumer Products

Food & Beverage/ Consumer Products

HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS

HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS

WHO WE HELP

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

Our Consulting Services

We ensure a powerful return on investment for clients with SIOP, Supply Chain Planning, Technology, and End-to-End (E2E) Supply Chain topics.

SIOP

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

Planning

PLANNING
From forecasting demand to planning production & replenishments, clients gain a superior customer experience, operational efficiencies & cash flow.

Technology

TECHNOLOGY
Architecting technology roadmaps & selecting best fit ERP & related software (CRM, Forecasting, WMS, B2B/B2C etc.), clients improve ROI.

E2E Supply Chain

E2E SUPPLY CHAIN
Creating agility , resiliency, sustainability, cash flow and customer delivery performance with end-to-end supply chain and inventory optimization.

Accolades

 

Blog Posts for Manufacturing

VMA logo: rebuilding U.S. industrial manufacturing and strengthening supply chains for future growth and resilience

Rebuilding Industrial Manufacturing in the U.S.

Tariffs, sweeping policy changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill, heightened geopolitical risk and the accelerating impact of artificial intelligence, is leading companies to rethink where and how they build their products and serve their customers. After decades of offshoring, fragile global supply chains and margin pressure, U.S. manufacturing, mining, and construction are entering a decisive new growth cycle.

Deep sea mining risks impacting supply chains, including ocean floor extraction, resource sourcing, and environmental considerations

Deep Sea Mining

Deep sea mining is gaining momentum, and it could reshape supply chains. In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson explains recent developments in deep sea mining and why they create new opportunities for manufacturers.

Image: Lisa Anderson Consulting, manufacturing and supply chain expert, offering solutions to today's challenges.

Supply Chain Expert Lisa Anderson Named Among Top 50 Thought Leaders in Manufacturing by Consult Clarity

Lisa Anderson has been named one of the Top 50 Thought Leaders in Manufacturing for 2026 by Consult Clarity. These folks are recognized as influential voices shaping the future of manufacturing across areas such as digital transformation, operational excellence, supply chain strategy and Industry 4.0.

Complimentary 30 Minute Discussion

SIOP

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

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.