MCIE: Manufacturing Council Calls for Submissions of Top Industry Innovations

"The E=mc2 Innovation Awards are a great way to showcase what a company is doing to raise the bar," said Award Chair Lisa Anderson. "These awards can prove to Inland Empire companies and their employees that they are innovative and have great ideas to grow their business and remain competitive."
Manufacturing Forum: Leveraging Technologies for Supply Chain Success

Lisa Anderson was invited to speak at the Manufacturing Form to discuss Leveraging Technologies for Supply Chain Success.
ERPFOCUS: Finalist for ERP Focus Writers' Awards Best Independent Blog Shortlist

Lisa Anderson was included as one of the finalists for the ERP Writer's Awards 2017.
eCommerce Times: B2B Tech Marketers Have Work Cut Out for Them

Companies can use various tactics to encourage referrals, including paying advocates, the report suggests. However, unless there's a value driver for a referral, "there is no value to a large firm to spend time advocating for a vendor," said Lisa Anderson, president of LMA Consulting Group.
SAC: Volatility and Uncertainty No Deterrent to Business Success

"In spite of the volatility associated with the last few years from politics to natural disasters, the U.S. stock market is at a multi-decade low in terms of volatility, according to the Chicago Board Options Exchange's Volatility Index (VIX)," points out Lisa Anderson, known as The Manufacturing Business TransformerSM and president of LMA Consulting Group, Inc., Claremont, CA.
Expert Click: Technologies Key to Leveraging Supply Chain

"The supply chain spans the complete product life cycle from new product development to procurement and movement of raw materials through manufacturing, distribution and client delivery. What is most important is what happens in between to maximize performance and deliver an Amazon-like customer experience" notes Lisa Anderson, APICS-IE Chapter Leader and President of LMA Consulting Group.
Expert Click: Lisa Anderson Named in Top 40 B2B Tech Influencers

"I am delighted to be recognized by the arketi group. Leveraging technologies is key to supply chain success" commented Lisa Anderson, President of the LMA Consulting Group.
DC Velocity: Lisa Anderson Named in Top 40 B2B Tech Influencers

Supply Chain Expert and Consultant, Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, has been named in the Top 40 B2B Tech Influencers by the arketi group, a high-tech PR and digital marketing firm located in Atlanta, Georgia.
CFO Magazine: Satisfy Customer First, and Cost Cuts Will Follow

"Think carefully about your real objective. Are you truly interested in cost cuts? For my part, I have yet to hear of a company vision, mission, or strategy that's related to cutting costs. Most likely, there is concern over margins. But why?" said Lisa Anderson, known as The Manufacturing Business TransformerSM and president of LMA Consulting Group, Inc., Claremont, CA.
Camcode: Supply Chain Optimization: 27 Supply Chain & Logistics Pros Reveal the Single Most Effective Way to Optimize the Supply Chain

"Without a doubt, the best way to optimize your supply chain process to maximize your customer service, margins and cash flow is to.....
SAC: Businesses Must Adapt to Handle Evolving Customer Expectations

"The Amazon Effect is the number one concern in manufacturing and supply chain organizations currently," points out Lisa Anderson, known as The Manufacturing Business TransformerSM and president of LMA Consulting Group, Inc., Claremont, CA. "The Amazon Effect is a metaphor for the aggravated customer expectations across the board – immediate deliveries, 24/7 availability, the expectation of customer knowledge and more.
Expert Click: APICS Inland Empire Adds Shipping Expert to Tech Panel

"Whether importing finished goods or manufacturing and/or assembling parts locally, technologies are evolving to make the supply chain more efficient" notes Lisa Anderson, APICS-IE Chapter Leader and President of LMA Consulting Group.
Expert Click: APICS IE Announces Panel For November 4 Fall Symposium

"Technology affects all aspects of the Supply Chain from the movement and tracking of raw materials to forecasting and scheduling and the jaw-dropping autonomy of machines and transportation" notes Lisa Anderson, APICS-IE Chapter Leader and President of LMA Consulting Group.
APICS – Certified in Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution

Lisa Anderson a certified APICS instructor coaches a class of eager professionals seeking certification in CLTD through APICS educational program for supply chain, logistics and operational management.
APICS – Certified Supply Chain Program

Lisa Anderson a certified APICS instructor teaches upcoming professionals seeking certification during one of the scheduled classes for CSCP.
Arketi Group: 40 Top B2B Influencers to Know

Lisa Anderson was named one of the top B2B Supply Chain Influencers and recognized as one of the top 1% of consultants worldwide.
YPO Global Conference Call: MRP and CRM: How They Can Improve Your Business

Lisa Anderson has been invited to discuss how CRM is a game changing piece of technology for a variety of industries. How can the manufacturing industry leverage CRM’s transformative powers?
APICS Inland Empire Announces Fall Symposium on November 4

"As the Amazon Effect and the Internet of Things have become day-to-day conversations and challenges for the supply chain, we wanted to show how leveraging technology can be a huge opportunity" comments Lisa Anderson, APICS-IE Chapter Leader and President of LMA Consulting Group.
Manufacturing Forum: The Amazon Effect

Lisa Anderson was invited to speak at the Manufacturing Forum to discuss the Amazon Effect on the manufacturing industry.
IMA – The Association of Accountants and Financial Professionals in Business

Lisa Anderson was invited to speak at IMA conference on "Turning Everyday Interactions into Profitable Opportunities"
We Are Virtual Assistants: My VA Allows Me to Focus on Growing the Business

"My personal assistant has freed up time for me to focus on client projects and growing the business" said Lisa Anderson president of LMA Consulting Group, Inc., Claremont, CA
LMA Consulting Announces 2017 Advocate Award

Supply chain professional and manager, Parizad Sethna, has been awarded the LMA Consulting 2017 Advocate Award. LMA Consulting Group, a well-known leader in Supply Chain innovation and transformation recognizes that collegial collaboration is key to continued growth and the success of an industry that "connects the dots” between raw materials and the end user.
SAC: Businesses Find Success Doesn't Take a Vacation

"As a global supply chain consultant, what is summer in the U.S. can be the opposite season for your customers, suppliers and supply chain partners," points out Lisa Anderson, known as The Manufacturing Business TransformerSM and president of LMA Consulting Group, Inc., Claremont, CA. "We find that our clients often-times have more success by increasing focus when everyone else is taking a time out and vice-versa.
Supply Chain Expert Lisa Anderson Shares Big Picture Perspectives for Profit Opportunities


"I’ve Been Thinking” Shares 101 Universal Business Lessons Learned
Manufacturing Today: Knee Deep in Options

"Seventy percent of manufacturing and distribution executives think near-sourcing strategies will increase in the next five years, according to LMA Consulting Group's proprietary research study on outsourcing, insourcing and near-sourcing"
Washington Frank: 50 ERP Influencers You Need to Follow on Twitter

"The ERP landscape has been transforming over the last few years with consolidations, the advancement of cloud and the highly competitive mid-tier," said LMA President Lisa Anderson.
Anthony J. Madonia & Associates, Ltd: The Amazon Effect: Why We Must Pay Attention to Our Customers

"Creating a value-add customer experience is a must," said LMA President Lisa Anderson.
SAC: Ongoing Cyber Attacks Require Focused Attention and Proactive Thinking

"Cybercrime is a huge business for criminals, far surpassing bank robberies in the old days," points out Lisa Anderson, The Manufacturing Business TransformerSM and president of LMA Consulting Group, Inc., Claremont, CA. "As business leaders, we must get up-to-speed on cybercrime so that we can take action to avoid and/or minimize impact if we want to stay in business.
ExpertClick: APICS Inland Empire Recognizes Contributions and Volunteerism

"I was also very pleased to recognize those who have contributed greatly to APICS-IE's success in providing value to the manufacturing, distribution and transportation communities. These events are packed with value for students, professionals and executives and require a lot of pre-planning, organization and coordination to pull off successfully, and we could not have done this without our board and volunteers" says Lisa Anderson, President of APICS-IE and LMA Consulting Group.
PMI Southern Ontario Chapter: Simple Tips For Project Success

"It is critical that we find simple yet effective ways to make sure we are successful," said LMA President Lisa Anderson.
Laverne Proud: University of LaVerne College of Business & Public Management Adds Lisa Anderson as Board Member

Lisa Anderson joins the Advisory Board at the University of LaVerne College of Business & Public Management.
Supply Chain World: Rethinking Sourcing

"Successful manufacturers are re-evaluating their outsourcing/ insourcing/ near-sourcing options" said LMA President Lisa Anderson.
PR Newswire: New Business Innovation Book is Published by Manufacturing Expert Lisa Anderson

LMA Consulting Group's Lisa Anderson has release her book as a roadmap for businesses, manufacturers and distributors to infuse innovation into their daily work practices.
Informa Review: Winning Leadership Traits for Project Success

Lisa Anderson shares her advice on winning leadership traits in Informa Review article "Winning Leadership Traits for Project Success"
Search Manufacturing ERP: Top 4 Supply Chain Strategies to Create the Omnichannel Experience

"Improving inventory availability improves demand because, if items aren't available when people want to purchase and receive them, they move on to another option," said LMA President Lisa Anderson.
ExpertClick: Lisa Anderson Releases Book to Spur Business Innovation

Lisa Anderson MBA, CSCP, CLTD, known as the Manufacturing Business Transformer(SM) and president of LMA Consulting Group, released her book, I've Been Thinking...Turning Everyday Interactions Into Profitable Opportunities, as a roadmap for businesses, manufacturers and distributors to infuse innovation into their daily work practices.
APICS-San Fernando Valley: Napolean's Stomach

Lisa Anderson was invited to lead an interactive discussion on how to evaluate your end-to-end supply chain and put the appropriate changes in place to ensure the ultimate customer experience (without which, nothing else matters) with the maximum speed and efficiency to simultaneously drive bottom line results.
Smartsheet Technology: What is Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)?

Lisa Anderson, supply chain expert and business consultant, says, "ERP systems have become essential to compete in today's Amazon-impacted marketplace, no matter the industry.
ExpertClick: Manufacturing Business Expert Lisa Anderson Releases Innovation Book on iTunes

Lisa Anderson is proud to announce I've Been Thinking is available as a paperback on Amazon, as an eBook on Kindle and iTunes.
APICS-Ventura: Are Your Sales and Operations on Different Pages? Think SIOP!

Lisa Anderson has been invited to lead a discussion on SIOP and the keys to designing and implementing a SIOP process for your organization to achieve exponential results.
Mobility 21 Summit: Be A Change Agent for Transportation

Lisa Anderson was invited to be a panelist at the upcoming Southern California Transportation Summit to discuss "Farm to Table: Transportation's High Tech Future"
Supply Chain Data Science Event: Amazon Effect and Supply Chain Trends

Lisa Anderson was the guest speaker at the Supply Chain Data Science event where she shares her thoughts on I o T and Data Science applications in the Modern Supply Chain.
Made Again in America: Supply Chain and Manufacturing for Students

Lisa Anderson, president of LMA Consulting and APICS-IE talks with Made Again In America and supply chain opportunities for students and professionals.
Roadmap 2.0: Roadmap 2.0 Community

Lisa Anderson was selected to be a member of the Roadmap 2020 community to forecast where the supply chain is headed by the year 2020 for the publication of Material Handling & Logistics US Roadmap 2.0.
Drucker Supply Chain Forum: Professional Pathways in Supply Chain

Lisa Anderson was selected to be a panelist in the Drucker Supply Chain Forum’s panel, "Professional Pathways in Supply Chain".
University of LaVerne: CEO Summit

Lisa Anderson was invited to lead a panel discussing "Leveraging Your Supply Chain for Growth and Profitability" at University of LaVerne’s 4th Annual CEO Summit.
FDI Intelligence: Near-shoring to Increase in US

"I've seen that manufacturers were already considering insourcing to the US and near-sourcing options to Mexico and other closely located countries because of the Amazon effect," said LMA president Lisa Anderson.
Quality Magazine: Close But Not Quite Home

"The main driver I see for why people are nearsourcing is really more towards customers, because customers are expecting more Amazon-like service," says Lisa Anderson, a manufacturing and supply chain consultant and president of LMA Consulting Group Inc.
Lou Desmond & Company Radio Show: Manufacturing and the APICS-IE Symposium, May 3rd

Lisa Anderson, president of the APICS-IE chapter discusses the upcoming Spring Symposium & Executive Panel on the Lou Desmond & Company show.
ExpertClick: APICS-IE Discusses Disruptive Innovations in Logistics at May 6 Spring Symposium

"We have an amazing panel of experts to help our attendees meet the challenges of disruptive change," says Lisa Anderson, President of APICS-IE and LMA Consulting Group.
ExpertClick: Lisa Anderson Announces Innovation Awards Winners

"We had a number of exceptional entries this year really showcasing their innovative talents in talent management, process improvement, marketing and, for the first time this year, innovation by students," shares Award Chair Lisa Anderson.
Supply Demand Executive: A Sneak Peek at What the Supply Chain Industry Will Look like in 2025

Lisa Anderson shares her thoughts on how to stay ahead of the ever-increasing demand for skilled professionals in the supply chain industry.
ExpertClick: Lisa Anderson Participated in Roadmap 2020 Research

A collaborative business effort, The Roadmap's purpose is to guide the industry through supply chain and logistical challenges—domestic and international--through 2030.
SAC: Harshly Opposing Political Views in the Workplace Offer New Challenges for American Organizations

"Undoubtedly, there are divergent political views, and it is easy for them to surface in the workplace," points out Lisa Anderson, known as The Manufacturing Business TransformerSM and president of LMA Consulting Group, Inc., Claremont, CA. "As business leaders, we must set the expectation that the focus is on business and collaborating to achieve the goals of the organization.
ExpertClick: LMA Consulting Group’s Lisa Anderson Is a Panelist for Drucker Supply Chain Forum

"The end-to-end supply chain has become more complex, global and cornerstone to growth and profitability in companies; thus, top supply chain talent has become a differentiator to success", says panelist Lisa Anderson of LMA Consulting Group.
Manufacturing Today: Deep in Options - Onshoring Profits: Rethinking Sourcing Strategies

Executives rushed to outsource, following the in-crowd and have realized that they need to evaluate before jumping off the deep end of the pool when they haven’t learned to swim, says Lisa Anderson of LMA Consulting Group.
Harvey Mudd College: Harvey Mudd Earns Top Honors in APICS Supply Chain Competition

Lisa Anderson, chair of the West Coast Student Case Competition announces the first place undergraduate division winners as well as overall Grand Prize winners.
Project Times: Keeping Your Project Team Motivated & Engaged

Lisa Anderson shares her ideas on how to ensure success by looking at one of the most critical ingredients – team member motivation and engagement.
Inland Empire Regional Chamber of Commerce: The Amazon Effect: Creating a Customer Service Edge

Lisa Anderson was invited to lead a workshop at the Inland Empire Regional Chamber of Commerce event on how to create a customer service edge and business success.
ExpertClick: LMA consulting Group's Lisa Anderson Announces APICS West Coast Student Case Competition Feb 17-18 in San Diego, CA

Lisa Anderson, chair of the West Coast Student Case Competition announces the competition.
MCIE: Lisa Anderson to Present at MCIE and give innovation awards

Lisa Anderson is honored to be a part of the 6th Annual Manufacturers’ Summit. For more information...
PME-IE: Elevate Your Personal Brand and Advance Your Career

Lisa Anderson shares methods for developing and elevating your personal brand. For more information...
SAC: American Businesses Still Need to Maintain a Global Focus

"Be prepared for continued disruption and changes" points out Lisa Anderson, The Manufacturing ConnectorSM and president of LMA Consulting Group, Inc., Claremont, CA.
Business Facilities: Manufacturers Expect Near-Sourcing to Increase

According to new research from LMA Consulting, 70% of manufacturing executives say near-sourcing will grow within the next five years. For the full story...
Camcode: 51 Expert Tips on Inventory Control Methods

"Inventory accuracy is cornerstone to success" says Lisa Anderson, The Manufacturing ConnectorSM and president of LMA Consulting Group, Inc., Claremont, CA. For more information....
RV Pro: Study Predicts Near-Sourcing Will Increase

"I've seen that manufacturers were already considering insourcing to the U.S. and near-sourcing options to Mexico and other closely located countries because of the Amazon effect--the need for rapid response to customer needs" says Lisa Anderson. For more information...
PR Newswire: LMA Consulting Group's Lisa Anderson Earn APICS Certificate in Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution (CLTD)

Lisa Anderson earned the APICS certificate as an expert in logistics, transportation and distribution.
PR Newswire: 70% of Manufacturing Executives State Near-Sourcing Will Increase According to LMA Consulting Group ResearchThe Increased Need for MORE Control, Speed and Profit: How to Thrive in This Environment

Lisa Anderson conducts a research study to better understand outsourcing, near-sourcing and insourcing trends in the U.S.
PR Newswire: LMA Consulting Group's Lisa Anderson Named to the University of LaVerne Board of College of Business and Public Management

Lisa Anderson was asked to become a board member of the University of LaVerne’s College of Business and Public Management.
ExpertClick: Lisa Anderson Named Innovations Awards Chair for 2017 MCIE Conference

Lisa Anderson announces a new award category for college students.
InlandEmpire.US: Annual Manufacturers' Summit Awards Highlight Top IE Innovations

"The Innovation Awards are a great way to showcase what a company is doing to be innovative to raise the bar," said Award Chair Lisa Anderson.
ExpertClick: Lisa Anderson Chairs APICS West Coast student case competition

"We believe strongly that students are the future of manufacturing, and we want to encourage them to pursue careers in operations and supply chain management" said Lisa Anderson.
DHL: Why e-commerce is Raising the Service Bar

"There is vast concern that competing with service will be cost prohibitive and drive companies out of business," says Lisa Anderson of LMA Consulting Group.
Project Times: Networking Success for Project Success

Lisa Anderson shares a few of the countless reasons to network for project success.
Voice of the Inland Empire: Lisa Anderson Discusses MCIE Awards

Lisa Anderson was invited to chair the Innovation Awards committee for the Manufacturers Council of the Inland Empire and talks with Voice of the Inland Empire about the event.
MCIE: Lisa Anderson nominated as Innovations Awards Chair

Lisa Anderson was nominated as the Chair for the Manufacturers' Council of the Inland Empire.
SAC: Post-Election World Offers Challenges and Opportunities for American Business

Volatility is the new normal," points out Lisa Anderson, known as The Manufacturing ConnectorSM and president of LMA Consulting Group, Inc., Claremont, CA.
Project Times: The Million Dollar Project Manager

Lisa Anderson shares her thoughts on how to maximize a project manager's performance.
APICS Inland Empire Announces Fall Symposium on November 4

"As the Amazon Effect and the Internet of Things have become day-to-day conversations and challenges for the supply chain, we wanted to show how leveraging technology can be a huge opportunity" comments Lisa Anderson, APICS-IE Chapter Leader and President of LMA Consulting Group.
Manufacturing Forum: The Amazon Effect

Lisa Anderson was invited to speak at the Manufacturing Forum to discuss the Amazon Effect on the manufacturing industry.
IMA – The Association of Accountants and Financial Professionals in Business

Lisa Anderson was invited to speak at IMA conference on "Turning Everyday Interactions into Profitable Opportunities"
We Are Virtual Assistants: My VA Allows Me to Focus on Growing the Business

"My personal assistant has freed up time for me to focus on client projects and growing the business" said Lisa Anderson president of LMA Consulting Group, Inc., Claremont, CA
LMA Consulting Announces 2017 Advocate Award

Supply chain professional and manager, Parizad Sethna, has been awarded the LMA Consulting 2017 Advocate Award. LMA Consulting Group, a well-known leader in Supply Chain innovation and transformation recognizes that collegial collaboration is key to continued growth and the success of an industry that "connects the dots” between raw materials and the end user.
SAC: Businesses Find Success Doesn't Take a Vacation

"As a global supply chain consultant, what is summer in the U.S. can be the opposite season for your customers, suppliers and supply chain partners," points out Lisa Anderson, known as The Manufacturing Business TransformerSM and president of LMA Consulting Group, Inc., Claremont, CA. "We find that our clients often-times have more success by increasing focus when everyone else is taking a time out and vice-versa.
Supply Chain Expert Lisa Anderson Shares Big Picture Perspectives for Profit Opportunities


"I’ve Been Thinking” Shares 101 Universal Business Lessons Learned
Manufacturing Today: Knee Deep in Options

"Seventy percent of manufacturing and distribution executives think near-sourcing strategies will increase in the next five years, according to LMA Consulting Group's proprietary research study on outsourcing, insourcing and near-sourcing"
Washington Frank: 50 ERP Influencers You Need to Follow on Twitter

"The ERP landscape has been transforming over the last few years with consolidations, the advancement of cloud and the highly competitive mid-tier," said LMA President Lisa Anderson.
Anthony J. Madonia & Associates, Ltd: The Amazon Effect: Why We Must Pay Attention to Our Customers

"Creating a value-add customer experience is a must," said LMA President Lisa Anderson.
SAC: Ongoing Cyber Attacks Require Focused Attention and Proactive Thinking

"Cybercrime is a huge business for criminals, far surpassing bank robberies in the old days," points out Lisa Anderson, The Manufacturing Business TransformerSM and president of LMA Consulting Group, Inc., Claremont, CA. "As business leaders, we must get up-to-speed on cybercrime so that we can take action to avoid and/or minimize impact if we want to stay in business.
ExpertClick: APICS Inland Empire Recognizes Contributions and Volunteerism

"I was also very pleased to recognize those who have contributed greatly to APICS-IE's success in providing value to the manufacturing, distribution and transportation communities. These events are packed with value for students, professionals and executives and require a lot of pre-planning, organization and coordination to pull off successfully, and we could not have done this without our board and volunteers" says Lisa Anderson, President of APICS-IE and LMA Consulting Group.
PMI Southern Ontario Chapter: Simple Tips For Project Success

"It is critical that we find simple yet effective ways to make sure we are successful," said LMA President Lisa Anderson.
Laverne Proud: University of LaVerne College of Business & Public Management Adds Lisa Anderson as Board Member

Lisa Anderson joins the Advisory Board at the University of LaVerne College of Business & Public Management.
Supply Chain World: Rethinking Sourcing

"Successful manufacturers are re-evaluating their outsourcing/ insourcing/ near-sourcing options" said LMA President Lisa Anderson.
PR Newswire: New Business Innovation Book is Published by Manufacturing Expert Lisa Anderson

LMA Consulting Group's Lisa Anderson has release her book as a roadmap for businesses, manufacturers and distributors to infuse innovation into their daily work practices.
Informa Review: Winning Leadership Traits for Project Success

Lisa Anderson shares her advice on winning leadership traits in Informa Review article "Winning Leadership Traits for Project Success"
Search Manufacturing ERP: Top 4 Supply Chain Strategies to Create the Omnichannel Experience

"Improving inventory availability improves demand because, if items aren't available when people want to purchase and receive them, they move on to another option," said LMA President Lisa Anderson.
ExpertClick: Lisa Anderson Releases Book to Spur Business Innovation

Lisa Anderson MBA, CSCP, CLTD, known as the Manufacturing Business Transformer(SM) and president of LMA Consulting Group, released her book, I've Been Thinking...Turning Everyday Interactions Into Profitable Opportunities, as a roadmap for businesses, manufacturers and distributors to infuse innovation into their daily work practices.
APICS-San Fernando Valley: Napolean's Stomach

Lisa Anderson was invited to lead an interactive discussion on how to evaluate your end-to-end supply chain and put the appropriate changes in place to ensure the ultimate customer experience (without which, nothing else matters) with the maximum speed and efficiency to simultaneously drive bottom line results.
Smartsheet Technology: What is Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)?

Lisa Anderson, supply chain expert and business consultant, says, "ERP systems have become essential to compete in today's Amazon-impacted marketplace, no matter the industry.
ExpertClick: Manufacturing Business Expert Lisa Anderson Releases Innovation Book on iTunes

Lisa Anderson is proud to announce I've Been Thinking is available as a paperback on Amazon, as an eBook on Kindle and iTunes.
APICS-Ventura: Are Your Sales and Operations on Different Pages? Think SIOP!

Lisa Anderson has been invited to lead a discussion on SIOP and the keys to designing and implementing a SIOP process for your organization to achieve exponential results.
Mobility 21 Summit: Be A Change Agent for Transportation

Lisa Anderson was invited to be a panelist at the upcoming Southern California Transportation Summit to discuss "Farm to Table: Transportation's High Tech Future"
Supply Chain Data Science Event: Amazon Effect and Supply Chain Trends

Lisa Anderson was the guest speaker at the Supply Chain Data Science event where she shares her thoughts on I o T and Data Science applications in the Modern Supply Chain.
Made Again in America: Supply Chain and Manufacturing for Students

Lisa Anderson, president of LMA Consulting and APICS-IE talks with Made Again In America and supply chain opportunities for students and professionals.
Roadmap 2.0: Roadmap 2.0 Community

Lisa Anderson was selected to be a member of the Roadmap 2020 community to forecast where the supply chain is headed by the year 2020 for the publication of Material Handling & Logistics US Roadmap 2.0.
Drucker Supply Chain Forum: Professional Pathways in Supply Chain

Lisa Anderson was selected to be a panelist in the Drucker Supply Chain Forum’s panel, "Professional Pathways in Supply Chain".
University of LaVerne: CEO Summit

Lisa Anderson was invited to lead a panel discussing "Leveraging Your Supply Chain for Growth and Profitability" at University of LaVerne’s 4th Annual CEO Summit.
FDI Intelligence: Near-shoring to Increase in US

"I've seen that manufacturers were already considering insourcing to the US and near-sourcing options to Mexico and other closely located countries because of the Amazon effect," said LMA president Lisa Anderson.
Quality Magazine: Close But Not Quite Home

"The main driver I see for why people are nearsourcing is really more towards customers, because customers are expecting more Amazon-like service," says Lisa Anderson, a manufacturing and supply chain consultant and president of LMA Consulting Group Inc.
Lou Desmond & Company Radio Show: Manufacturing and the APICS-IE Symposium, May 3rd

Lisa Anderson, president of the APICS-IE chapter discusses the upcoming Spring Symposium & Executive Panel on the Lou Desmond & Company show.
ExpertClick: APICS-IE Discusses Disruptive Innovations in Logistics at May 6 Spring Symposium

"We have an amazing panel of experts to help our attendees meet the challenges of disruptive change," says Lisa Anderson, President of APICS-IE and LMA Consulting Group.
ExpertClick: Lisa Anderson Announces Innovation Awards Winners

"We had a number of exceptional entries this year really showcasing their innovative talents in talent management, process improvement, marketing and, for the first time this year, innovation by students," shares Award Chair Lisa Anderson.
Supply Demand Executive: A Sneak Peek at What the Supply Chain Industry Will Look like in 2025

Lisa Anderson shares her thoughts on how to stay ahead of the ever-increasing demand for skilled professionals in the supply chain industry.
ExpertClick: Lisa Anderson Participated in Roadmap 2020 Research

A collaborative business effort, The Roadmap's purpose is to guide the industry through supply chain and logistical challenges—domestic and international--through 2030.
SAC: Harshly Opposing Political Views in the Workplace Offer New Challenges for American Organizations

"Undoubtedly, there are divergent political views, and it is easy for them to surface in the workplace," points out Lisa Anderson, known as The Manufacturing Business TransformerSM and president of LMA Consulting Group, Inc., Claremont, CA. "As business leaders, we must set the expectation that the focus is on business and collaborating to achieve the goals of the organization.
ExpertClick: LMA Consulting Group’s Lisa Anderson Is a Panelist for Drucker Supply Chain Forum

"The end-to-end supply chain has become more complex, global and cornerstone to growth and profitability in companies; thus, top supply chain talent has become a differentiator to success", says panelist Lisa Anderson of LMA Consulting Group.
Manufacturing Today: Deep in Options - Onshoring Profits: Rethinking Sourcing Strategies

Executives rushed to outsource, following the in-crowd and have realized that they need to evaluate before jumping off the deep end of the pool when they haven’t learned to swim, says Lisa Anderson of LMA Consulting Group.
Harvey Mudd College: Harvey Mudd Earns Top Honors in APICS Supply Chain Competition

Lisa Anderson, chair of the West Coast Student Case Competition announces the first place undergraduate division winners as well as overall Grand Prize winners.
Project Times: Keeping Your Project Team Motivated & Engaged

Lisa Anderson shares her ideas on how to ensure success by looking at one of the most critical ingredients – team member motivation and engagement.
Inland Empire Regional Chamber of Commerce: The Amazon Effect: Creating a Customer Service Edge

Lisa Anderson was invited to lead a workshop at the Inland Empire Regional Chamber of Commerce event on how to create a customer service edge and business success.
ExpertClick: LMA consulting Group's Lisa Anderson Announces APICS West Coast Student Case Competition Feb 17-18 in San Diego, CA

Lisa Anderson, chair of the West Coast Student Case Competition announces the competition.
MCIE: Lisa Anderson to Present at MCIE and give innovation awards

Lisa Anderson is honored to be a part of the 6th Annual Manufacturers’ Summit. For more information...
PME-IE: Elevate Your Personal Brand and Advance Your Career

Lisa Anderson shares methods for developing and elevating your personal brand. For more information...
SAC: American Businesses Still Need to Maintain a Global Focus

"Be prepared for continued disruption and changes" points out Lisa Anderson, The Manufacturing ConnectorSM and president of LMA Consulting Group, Inc., Claremont, CA.
Business Facilities: Manufacturers Expect Near-Sourcing to Increase

According to new research from LMA Consulting, 70% of manufacturing executives say near-sourcing will grow within the next five years. For the full story...
Camcode: 51 Expert Tips on Inventory Control Methods

"Inventory accuracy is cornerstone to success" says Lisa Anderson, The Manufacturing ConnectorSM and president of LMA Consulting Group, Inc., Claremont, CA. For more information....
RV Pro: Study Predicts Near-Sourcing Will Increase

"I've seen that manufacturers were already considering insourcing to the U.S. and near-sourcing options to Mexico and other closely located countries because of the Amazon effect--the need for rapid response to customer needs" says Lisa Anderson. For more information...
PR Newswire: LMA Consulting Group's Lisa Anderson Earn APICS Certificate in Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution (CLTD)

Lisa Anderson earned the APICS certificate as an expert in logistics, transportation and distribution.
PR Newswire: 70% of Manufacturing Executives State Near-Sourcing Will Increase According to LMA Consulting Group ResearchThe Increased Need for MORE Control, Speed and Profit: How to Thrive in This Environment

Lisa Anderson conducts a research study to better understand outsourcing, near-sourcing and insourcing trends in the U.S.
PR Newswire: LMA Consulting Group's Lisa Anderson Named to the University of LaVerne Board of College of Business and Public Management

Lisa Anderson was asked to become a board member of the University of LaVerne’s College of Business and Public Management.
ExpertClick: Lisa Anderson Named Innovations Awards Chair for 2017 MCIE Conference

Lisa Anderson announces a new award category for college students.
InlandEmpire.US: Annual Manufacturers' Summit Awards Highlight Top IE Innovations

"The Innovation Awards are a great way to showcase what a company is doing to be innovative to raise the bar," said Award Chair Lisa Anderson.
ExpertClick: Lisa Anderson Chairs APICS West Coast student case competition

"We believe strongly that students are the future of manufacturing, and we want to encourage them to pursue careers in operations and supply chain management" said Lisa Anderson.
DHL: Why e-commerce is Raising the Service Bar

"There is vast concern that competing with service will be cost prohibitive and drive companies out of business," says Lisa Anderson of LMA Consulting Group.
Project Times: Networking Success for Project Success

Lisa Anderson shares a few of the countless reasons to network for project success.
Voice of the Inland Empire: Lisa Anderson Discusses MCIE Awards

Lisa Anderson was invited to chair the Innovation Awards committee for the Manufacturers Council of the Inland Empire and talks with Voice of the Inland Empire about the event.
MCIE: Lisa Anderson nominated as Innovations Awards Chair

Lisa Anderson was nominated as the Chair for the Manufacturers' Council of the Inland Empire.
SAC: Post-Election World Offers Challenges and Opportunities for American Business

Volatility is the new normal," points out Lisa Anderson, known as The Manufacturing ConnectorSM and president of LMA Consulting Group, Inc., Claremont, CA.
Project Times: The Million Dollar Project Manager

Lisa Anderson shares her thoughts on how to maximize a project manager's performance.
LMA Consulting Group’s Lisa Anderson Presents "The Increased Need for More Control, Speed and Profit"

Lisa Anderson to presents webinar with an interactive discussion on how supply chain and operations leaders can re-configure and re-focus.
PR Newswire: LMA Consulting Group Conducts Research on Outsourcing Trends in Manufacturing.

Lisa Anderson announces LMA Consulting Group is launching a research study.
ExpertClick - APICS Inland Empire Focuses on "Navigating the Global Supply Chain" at Fall symposium on October 29th

APICS Inland Empire 2016 Fall Symposium panel will discuss Navigating the Global Supply Chain.
Laverne Proud: University of LaVerne College of Business & Public Management Adds Lisa Anderson as Board Member
Lisa Anderson joins the Advisory Board at the University of LaVerne College of Business & Public Management.
Supply Chain World: Rethinking Sourcing
“Successful manufacturers are re-evaluating their outsourcing/ insourcing/ near-sourcing options” said LMA President Lisa Anderson.
PR Newswire: New Business Innovation Book is Published by Manufacturing Expert Lisa Anderson
LMA Consulting Group’s Lisa Anderson has release her book as a roadmap for businesses, manufacturers and distributors to infuse innovation into their daily work practices.
Informa Review: Winning Leadership Traits for Project Success
Lisa Anderson shares her advice on winning leadership traits in Informa Review article “Winning Leadership Traits for Project Success”
Search Manufacturing ERP: Top 4 Supply Chain Strategies to Create the Omnichannel Experience
“Improving inventory availability improves demand because, if items aren’t available when people want to purchase and receive them, they move on to another option,” said LMA President Lisa Anderson.
ExpertClick: Lisa Anderson Releases Book to Spur Business Innovation
Lisa Anderson MBA, CSCP, CLTD, known as the Manufacturing Business Transformer(SM) and president of LMA Consulting Group, released her book, I’ve Been Thinking…Turning Everyday Interactions Into Profitable Opportunities, as a roadmap for businesses, manufacturers and distributors to infuse innovation into their daily work practices.
APICS-San Fernando Valley: Napolean’s Stomach
Lisa Anderson was invited to lead an interactive discussion on how to evaluate your end-to-end supply chain and put the appropriate changes in place to ensure the ultimate customer experience (without which, nothing else matters) with the maximum speed and efficiency to simultaneously drive bottom line results.
Smartsheet Technology: What is Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)?
Lisa Anderson, supply chain expert and business consultant, says, “ERP systems have become essential to compete in today’s Amazon-impacted marketplace, no matter the industry.
ExpertClick: Manufacturing Business Expert Lisa Anderson Releases Innovation Book on iTunes
Lisa Anderson is proud to announce I’ve Been Thinking is available as a paperback on Amazon, as an eBook on Kindle and iTunes.
APICS-Ventura: Are Your Sales and Operations on Different Pages? Think SIOP!
Lisa Anderson has been invited to lead a discussion on SIOP and the keys to designing and implementing a SIOP process for your organization to achieve exponential results.
Mobility 21 Summit: Be A Change Agent for Transportation
Lisa Anderson was invited to be a panelist at the upcoming Southern California Transportation Summit to discuss “Farm to Table: Transportation’s High Tech Future”
Supply Chain Data Science Event: Amazon Effect and Supply Chain Trends
Lisa Anderson was the guest speaker at the Supply Chain Data Science event where she shares her thoughts on I o T and Data Science applications in the Modern Supply Chain.
Made Again in America: Supply Chain and Manufacturing for Students
Lisa Anderson, president of LMA Consulting and APICS-IE talks with Made Again In America and supply chain opportunities for students and professionals.
Roadmap 2.0: Roadmap 2.0 Community
Lisa Anderson was selected to be a member of the Roadmap 2020 community to forecast where the supply chain is headed by the year 2020 for the publication of Material Handling & Logistics US Roadmap 2.0.
Drucker Supply Chain Forum: Professional Pathways in Supply Chain
Lisa Anderson was selected to be a panelist in the Drucker Supply Chain Forum’s panel, “Professional Pathways in Supply Chain”.
University of LaVerne: CEO Summit
Lisa Anderson was invited to lead a panel discussing “Leveraging Your Supply Chain for Growth and Profitability” at University of LaVerne’s 4th Annual CEO Summit.
FDI Intelligence: Near-shoring to Increase in US
“I’ve seen that manufacturers were already considering insourcing to the US and near-sourcing options to Mexico and other closely located countries because of the Amazon effect,” said LMA president Lisa Anderson.
Quality Magazine: Close But Not Quite Home
“The main driver I see for why people are nearsourcing is really more towards customers, because customers are expecting more Amazon-like service,” says Lisa Anderson, a manufacturing and supply chain consultant and president of LMA Consulting Group Inc.
Lou Desmond & Company Radio Show: Manufacturing and the APICS-IE Symposium, May 3rd
Lisa Anderson, president of the APICS-IE chapter discusses the upcoming Spring Symposium & Executive Panel on the Lou Desmond & Company show.
ExpertClick: APICS-IE Discusses Disruptive Innovations in Logistics at May 6 Spring Symposium
“We have an amazing panel of experts to help our attendees meet the challenges of disruptive change,” says Lisa Anderson, President of APICS-IE and LMA Consulting Group.
ExpertClick: Lisa Anderson Announces Innovation Awards Winners
“We had a number of exceptional entries this year really showcasing their innovative talents in talent management, process improvement, marketing and, for the first time this year, innovation by students,” shares Award Chair Lisa Anderson.
Supply Demand Executive: A Sneak Peek at What the Supply Chain Industry Will Look like in 2025
Lisa Anderson shares her thoughts on how to stay ahead of the ever-increasing demand for skilled professionals in the supply chain industry.
ExpertClick: Lisa Anderson Participated in Roadmap 2020 Research
A collaborative business effort, The Roadmap’s purpose is to guide the industry through supply chain and logistical challenges—domestic and international–through 2030.
SAC: Harshly Opposing Political Views in the Workplace Offer New Challenges for American Organizations
“Undoubtedly, there are divergent political views, and it is easy for them to surface in the workplace,” points out Lisa Anderson, known as The Manufacturing Business TransformerSM and president of LMA Consulting Group, Inc., Claremont, CA. “As business leaders, we must set the expectation that the focus is on business and collaborating to achieve the goals of the organization.
ExpertClick: LMA Consulting Group’s Lisa Anderson Is a Panelist for Drucker Supply Chain Forum
“The end-to-end supply chain has become more complex, global and cornerstone to growth and profitability in companies; thus, top supply chain talent has become a differentiator to success”, says panelist Lisa Anderson of LMA Consulting Group.
Manufacturing Today: Deep in Options – Onshoring Profits: Rethinking Sourcing Strategies
Executives rushed to outsource, following the in-crowd and have realized that they need to evaluate before jumping off the deep end of the pool when they haven’t learned to swim, says Lisa Anderson of LMA Consulting Group.
Harvey Mudd College: Harvey Mudd Earns Top Honors in APICS Supply Chain Competition
Lisa Anderson, chair of the West Coast Student Case Competition announces the first place undergraduate division winners as well as overall Grand Prize winners.
Project Times: Keeping Your Project Team Motivated & Engaged
Lisa Anderson shares her ideas on how to ensure success by looking at one of the most critical ingredients – team member motivation and engagement.
Inland Empire Regional Chamber of Commerce: The Amazon Effect: Creating a Customer Service Edge
Lisa Anderson was invited to lead a workshop at the Inland Empire Regional Chamber of Commerce event on how to create a customer service edge and business success.
ExpertClick: LMA consulting Group’s Lisa Anderson Announces APICS West Coast Student Case Competition Feb 17-18 in San Diego, CA
Lisa Anderson, chair of the West Coast Student Case Competition announces the competition.
MCIE: Lisa Anderson to Present at MCIE and give innovation awards
Lisa Anderson is honored to be a part of the 6th Annual Manufacturers’ Summit. For more information…
PME-IE: Elevate Your Personal Brand and Advance Your Career
Lisa Anderson shares methods for developing and elevating your personal brand. For more information…
SAC: American Businesses Still Need to Maintain a Global Focus
“Be prepared for continued disruption and changes” points out Lisa Anderson, The Manufacturing ConnectorSM and president of LMA Consulting Group, Inc., Claremont, CA.
Business Facilities: Manufacturers Expect Near-Sourcing to Increase
According to new research from LMA Consulting, 70% of manufacturing executives say near-sourcing will grow within the next five years. For the full story…
Camcode: 51 Expert Tips on Inventory Control Methods
“Inventory accuracy is cornerstone to success” says Lisa Anderson, The Manufacturing ConnectorSM and president of LMA Consulting Group, Inc., Claremont, CA. For more information….
RV Pro: Study Predicts Near-Sourcing Will Increase
“I’ve seen that manufacturers were already considering insourcing to the U.S. and near-sourcing options to Mexico and other closely located countries because of the Amazon effect–the need for rapid response to customer needs” says Lisa Anderson. For more information…
PR Newswire: LMA Consulting Group’s Lisa Anderson Earn APICS Certificate in Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution (CLTD)
Lisa Anderson earned the APICS certificate as an expert in logistics, transportation and distribution.
PR Newswire: 70% of Manufacturing Executives State Near-Sourcing Will Increase According to LMA Consulting Group ResearchThe Increased Need for MORE Control, Speed and Profit: How to Thrive in This Environment
Lisa Anderson conducts a research study to better understand outsourcing, near-sourcing and insourcing trends in the U.S.
PR Newswire: LMA Consulting Group’s Lisa Anderson Named to the University of LaVerne Board of College of Business and Public Management
Lisa Anderson was asked to become a board member of the University of LaVerne’s College of Business and Public Management.
ExpertClick: Lisa Anderson Named Innovations Awards Chair for 2017 MCIE Conference
Lisa Anderson announces a new award category for college students.
InlandEmpire.US: Annual Manufacturers’ Summit Awards Highlight Top IE Innovations
“The Innovation Awards are a great way to showcase what a company is doing to be innovative to raise the bar,” said Award Chair Lisa Anderson.
ExpertClick: Lisa Anderson Chairs APICS West Coast student case competition
“We believe strongly that students are the future of manufacturing, and we want to encourage them to pursue careers in operations and supply chain management” said Lisa Anderson.
DHL: Why e-commerce is Raising the Service Bar
“There is vast concern that competing with service will be cost prohibitive and drive companies out of business,” says Lisa Anderson of LMA Consulting Group.
Project Times: Networking Success for Project Success
Lisa Anderson shares a few of the countless reasons to network for project success.
Voice of the Inland Empire: Lisa Anderson Discusses MCIE Awards
Lisa Anderson was invited to chair the Innovation Awards committee for the Manufacturers Council of the Inland Empire and talks with Voice of the Inland Empire about the event.
MCIE: Lisa Anderson nominated as Innovations Awards Chair
Lisa Anderson was nominated as the Chair for the Manufacturers’ Council of the Inland Empire.
SAC: Post-Election World Offers Challenges and Opportunities for American Business
Volatility is the new normal,” points out Lisa Anderson, known as The Manufacturing ConnectorSM and president of LMA Consulting Group, Inc., Claremont, CA.
Project Times: The Million Dollar Project Manager
Lisa Anderson shares her thoughts on how to maximize a project manager’s performance.
LMA Consulting Group’s Lisa Anderson Presents “The Increased Need for More Control, Speed and Profit”
Lisa Anderson to presents webinar with an interactive discussion on how supply chain and operations leaders can re-configure and re-focus.
PR Newswire: LMA Consulting Group Conducts Research on Outsourcing Trends in Manufacturing.
Lisa Anderson announces LMA Consulting Group is launching a research study.
ExpertClick – APICS Inland Empire Focuses on “Navigating the Global Supply Chain” at Fall symposium on October 29th
APICS Inland Empire 2016 Fall Symposium panel will discuss Navigating the Global Supply Chain.
Project Times: Best Practices in Project Teamwork

Lisa Anderson shares how to discover the best ways for project teams to work together and get results.
PR Newswire: LMA Consulting Group's Lisa Anderson Invited to Participate in the 2017 U.S. Roadmap for Material Handling & Logistics

Lisa Anderson announces her upcoming participation in the Roadmap Summit.
Wholesale Distribution: Inventory accuracy is vital to your operation's success

Lisa Anderson explains why inventory accuracy holds the keys to success.
SAC: Hiring and Retaining Talent Critical to Ongoing Success

"Our best clients put a keen focus on retaining top talent," points out Lisa Anderson, known as The Manufacturing ConnectorSM and president of LMA Consulting Group, Inc., Claremont, CA
Liquid Planner: 5 Ways Project Management and Lean Manufacturing Speed Up Process

Lisa Anderson was the author and subject matter expert on why Lean Manufacturing has become a popular way to eliminate waste, reduce costs and improve efficiencies.
University of LaVerne - Lisa Anderson Named to University of LaVerne Advisory Board

Lisa Anderson joins the Advisory Board at the University of LaVerne College of Business and Public Management.
Project Times: Simple Tips for Project Success

Lisa Anderson shares simple strategies to increase your probability of project success.
PMI California Inland Empire Chapter: Presents Career Development: Supporting All Legs of the Talent Triangle

Lisa Anderson was invited to speak at the September event on The Amazon Effect: Creating a Customer Service Edge.
Liquid Planner: How to Manage Supply Chain Complexity (using PM tools)

Lisa Anderson was the subject matter expert and author of an article on how to help teams manage the connection points of supply chain complexity.
ExpertClick: LMA Consulting Group's Lisa Anderson Reaches Publishing Milestones

Lisa Anderson announces a major publishing milestone on her Newsletter and weekly tips publications.
Wall Street Journal: Ready to Reengineer?

The most successful reengineering projects involve progressive IT leaders who partner with business units. You need to find people in the IT departments who have strong business acumen. You need people who will sit down and explain, in non-technical terms, how they can leverage new technologies like business intelligence to improve inventory levels, supply chains and other processes.
Project Times: Agile or Traditional Project Management: Which is Better?

Lisa Anderson shares her point of view " There are specific agile methods, and there ae agile components to managing a project."
Supply Chain Modeler Blog: Considering a Career in Supply Chain Consulting? 4 Experts Share Their Wisdom

"Supply chain consulting is focused on three broad areas" points out Lisa Anderson as she gives advice on a Career in Supply Chain Consulting.
SAC: Disruptors Drive Business Growth For Those Who Leverage Them

"Remain calm and keep your eyes open for opportunities advises Lisa Anderson, known as The Manufacturing ConnectorSM and president of LMA Consulting Group, Inc., Claremont, CA.
Team Focus: How Visual Project Management Software Can Increase and Reduce Stress

Lisa Anderson shares advice on how to identify your top 3 problems and brainstorm solutions.
Project Times: ERP Project Success: How to be Part of the 20%

Finding a way to successfully implement an ERP system is of paramount importance explains Lisa Anderson in her article for Project Times.
Project Times: Winning Leadership Traits for Project Success

Lisa Anderson was the subject matter expert and author on top leadership strategies for success.
SAC: Summertime No Vacation for Business Momentum

"Summer is definitely not a time to rest," points out Lisa Anderson, known as The Manufacturing ConnectorSM and president of LMA Consulting Group, Inc., Claremont, CA.
PR Newswire: Lisa Anderson to Share Inventory Accuracy Success Strategies at American Society of Quality

Lisa Anderson announces her speech on Inventory Accuracy.
Project Times: Project Success Is All About The People

Lisa Anderson was the subject matter expert and author of an article about how important people are to your project success.
MCIE: Lisa Anderson nominated as Innovations Awards Chair

Lisa Anderson was nominated as the Spring 2016 Innovations Awards Chair of the Manufactures’ Council of the Inland Empire.
Institute of Management Accountants – Inland Empire Chapter: Amazon Effect

Lisa Anderson was invited to speak at the April event on how the Amazon Effect impacts business and customer expectations.
SAC: Smart Businesses Learn to Thrive in Era of Volatility

"Volatility is here to stay," points out Lisa Anderson, The Manufacturing ConnectorSM and president of LMA Consulting Group, Inc., Claremont, CA.
Project Times: The Elements of Success: A Case Study

Lisa Anderson was the subject matter expert and author of an article looking at what creates project success.
APICS Ventura: Priming Your Supply Chain for the Amazon Effect

Lisa Anderson was selected to present on how Amazon is changing the business landscape. She also discussed what manufacturers and distributors could do about these changes.
Project Times: Keys to Delegation Success for Projects

Lisa Anderson was the subject matter expert and author of an article on keys to delegation success which includes tips to help ensure success.
ExpertClick: Innovation Awards Recognize Inland Empire Manufacturers at MCIE Summit.

Lisa Anderson announces the Manufacturers Council of the Inland Empire will be hosting regional manufacturers and supporting businesses at it's annual conference.
Project Times: Success or Failure? Collaboration is Key to Success

Lisa Anderson was the subject matter expert and author of an article on how important collaboration is to project success.
APICS 2014: Cultivating Empowered & Engaged Employees

Lisa Anderson's APICS 2014 speech on Cultivating Empowered & Engaged Employees was published by Bob.tv as it remains a timely topic and cornerstone to supply chain success.
APICS 2014 Bob.tv Interview: Cultivating Empowered & Engaged Employees

Lisa Anderson was one of the few speakers at APICS 2014 selected to be interviewed by Bob.tv. Listen to her interview on how to engage employees for supply chain success.
SAC: Half a Century of the Big Game: What Business Can Learn from America's Super Bowl Obsession

"Business leaders should pay close attention to what goes on behind the Super Bowl," points out Lisa Anderson, The Manufacturing ConnectorSM and president of LMA Consulting Group, Inc., Claremont, CA.
APICS 2015 Bob.tv Interview: The Amazon Effect

Lisa Anderson was one of the few speakers at APICS 2015 selected to be interviewed by Bob.tv. Listen to her interview on how Amazon is having a profound effect on the market place.
APICS 2015 Bob.tv Interview: Big Data

Lisa Anderson was interviewed by Bob.tv on big data at APICS 2015. To listen to her ideas and strategies on big data, click on the link below.
APICS 2015 Speech: Priming Your Supply Chain for the Amazon Effect

Lisa Anderson was a featured speaker at APICS 2015 on Priming Your Supply Chain for the Amazon Effect.
APICS Southeast: Priming Your Supply Chain for the Amazon Effect

Lisa Anderson was selected to be a speaker on the Amazon Effect for the APICS Southeast district meeting.
Global Trade Magazine: Finding Efficiency

Identifying best practices for company types and cultures is key, according to Lisa Anderson, principal of LMA Consulting Group in Claremont, California. "Collaboration with customers and suppliers is typically a best practice that can help reduce inventory levels," she says, "but there are different approaches to implementation which can produce vastly different results."
Project Times: Close Out the Year with Project Success

Lisa Anderson was the subject matter expert and author of an article on how to strategize to close out the year strong and keep your project momentum intact.
Liquid Planner: 5 Best Practices for Managing Manufacturing Projects

Lisa Anderson was the subject matter expert and author of an article outlining best practices for managing manufacturing projects to ensure success.
SAC: Businesses Will Feel Impact of US Presidential Campaign Throughout 2016

"Most of my clients are concerned about the upcoming elections and the impact on their business growth and profitability; however, it hasn't yet made a noteworthy impact on their decision-making process," points out Lisa Anderson, The Manufacturing ConnectorSM and president of LMA Consulting Group, Inc., Claremont, CA.
Project Times: Avoiding Top Project Pitfalls

Lisa Anderson was the subject matter expert and author of an article on why team is essential to delivering project results – and having an engaged team!
ExpertClick: APICS Inland Empire Emphasizes Growth for Manufacturers and Distributors at Nov. 14 Symposium

Lisa Anderson announces the APICS-IE executive panel and networking symposium panelists and topic.
American Journal of Transportation: The Brave New World of the Automated Warehouse

"You have multiple channels going on in the same warehouse and they're not handled in the same way", said Lisa Anderson, a supply chain consultant.
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SAC: Free Trade Agreements Come with Heavy Baggage

"My clients have experienced mixed reviews of NAFTA," points out Lisa Anderson, known as The Manufacturing ConnectorSM and President of LMA Consulting Group, Inc., Claremont, CA. "Those clients who are able to reduce costs with NAFTA love it; however, those who have to close up shop or lay off people are not too enamored!
Project Times: 10 Ways to Stay Focused on the Critical Path

Lisa Anderson was the subject matter expert and author of an article on how to remain focused on the critical path to ensure project success.
Bob.tv: Priming Your Supply Chain for the Amazon Effect Preview

Lisa Anderson presents a primer for her APICS 2015 speech on the Amazon Effect and provides a few tips for success.
Business 21 Publishing: Expense Control Strategies to Increase your Bottom Line

Expense control is in your DNA, but not everyone shares your zest for making prudent decisions with the company's money. Lisa has developed this web course to help you get everyone on board.
Project Times: Collaborate for Project Success

Collaboration has come into vogue; the more collaboration is valued, the better the company has performed over the long-term. Lisa Anderson explains why in her article for Project Times.
SAC: Preparation, Rapid Response Key to Surviving in Era of Data Breaches and Hacks.

"As Target, Home Depot and several others have proven, our data is vulnerable," points out Lisa Anderson, known as The Manufacturing ConnectorSM and President of LMA Consulting Group, Inc., Claremont, CA. "Since customer service is a top priority for those companies that want to thrive, a data breach would be unacceptable."
RM Magazine: The Hidden Risks of Outsourcing

Labor practices and related issues can be just as devastating. "It's a public relations risk," said Lisa Anderson, principal at LMA Consulting. "In fact, it doesn't have to be a labor issue—just getting products from China is a risk. People are more inclined to think there's going to be a quality issue, and could think labor practice issues might exist, whether or not they actually do. It almost doesn't matter if they do."
Camcode: 51 Expert Tips on Inventory Control Methods

"Metrics/tracking progress: Putting the key metrics and vehicles in place to track progress is cornerstone to success. By reviewing these metrics, the leader can review progress, make adjustments as required and keep the process on track. Metrics also provide for a way to measure success."
Project Times: Is Agile Common Sense?

Lisa Anderson discusses agile project management and breaks down the key steps to a successful program.
Industrial Distribution: How Distributors Are Defining Value

Lisa Anderson was featured in this article on vendor managed inventory as she was selected as an expert panelist for Industrial Distribution's webinar.
California CEO: How to Successfully Navigate the Skills Gap

Lisa Anderson shares information from a research study conducted by LMA Consulting Group, Inc., and APICS Inland Empire Chapter. According to the study, 89% of manufacturing and distribution executives are experiencing a skills gap.
APICS 2015: Priming Your Supply Chain for the Amazon Effect

Lisa Anderson was selected to be a speaker at APICS 2015 on the Amazon Effect and how businesses can meet the challenge.
SAC: Challenges of a Growth Economy Should Not Be Underestimated

"The vast majority of my clients are experiencing rapid growth," points out Lisa Anderson, known as The Manufacturing ConnectorSM and President of LMA Consulting Group, Inc., Claremont, CA. "Although far more exciting than downsizing, planning for growth can be the greater challenge."
PR Newswire: Supply Chain Strategist Lisa Anderson to Present the Amazon Effect to Supply Chain and Operations Leaders at APICS 2015

Lisa Anderson announced her speech at APICS 2015 on the Amazon Effect.
LA Times: LA, Long Beach Ports Losing to Rivals amid Struggles with Giant Ships

Lisa Anderson was interviewed as an expert on logistics and the impact big ships were having on eh ports.
Liquid Planner: How to Keep Your Team's Morale Up During Change

Change is the only constant! Lisa Anderson explains why change is necessary and how leaders can support and keep morale up by presenting change as an interesting new opportunity.
MCIE: Lisa Anderson Nominated to the Board of Directors

Lisa Anderson was nominated to the Board of Directors of the Manufacturers' Council of the Inland Empire.
Project Times: Project Leadership Remains #1 Key to Success

Lisa Anderson shares her observations on what successful leaders have in common.
Wall Street Journal: California Declares State of Emergency After Floods Wash Out Part of Interstate 10

Lisa Anderson is quoted in the Wall Street Journal following State of Emergency declared after floods.
SAC: Organizational Actions Ensure Entrepreneurial Spirit Thrives

"The vast majority of my clients struggle to keep the entrepreneurial spirit alive – no matter their size," points out Lisa Anderson, known as The Manufacturing ConnectorSM and President of LMA Consulting Group, Inc., Claremont, CA. "Those who succeed have exceptional leaders."
California CEO Magazine: APICS symposium; Supply Chain Management – Manufacturers Need to Keep Innovating

Lisa Anderson, supply chain consultant and president of APICS IE said that innovative companies reduce inventory, generate cash flow, create customer loyalty, reduce lead time and maintain higher margins than their competitors.
APICS Ventura: Cycle Counting Remains Core to Success

Lisa Anderson was selected to present on why cycle counting remains core to success and to provide tips and strategies for manufacturers and distributors to improve inventory accuracy results.
Project Times: Strategies to Keep Your project On-Track of Manufacturers and Distributors

As easy as it seems to keep a well-planned project on-track, it isn't! Lisa Anderson points out that in working with hundreds of project teams over the course of her career, she has found that projects do not fail in formulation; they fail in execution. In this article, Lisa discusses several powerful strategies to keep a project on track.
Bob.tv: The Importance of Cultivating Empowered and Engaged Employees Interview

Lisa Anderson was selected to be interviewed by Bob.tv on how to empower and engage employees to achieve business success with happy and motivated people.
American Journal of Transportation: Supply Chain Calculus

"The growing use of third-party logistics should help in this process", says Lisa Anderson, a supply chain consultant located in Claremont, California. "The trend is for companies to look at 3PL's as a strategic partner."
Project Times: Interested in Growth? Beef Up Systems & Project Management

Growth can be challenging for companies both large and small. Lisa Anderson says that systems can provide the perfect tool to leverage for success – and project management is your ticket to ensure that success.
ISM Orange County Dinner Meeting: Supply Chain Strategy

Lisa Anderson is guest speaker at Institute for Supply Management (ISM), Orange County chapter.
ExpertClick: Supply Chain and Manufacturing Expert Lisa Anderson and LMA Consulting Group Celebrate 10 Years in Business

Lisa Anderson announces her 10 year anniversary of LMA Consulting Group.
CBIA News Magazine: Amazon Effect Changing Customer Expectations of Manufacturers and Distributors

Lisa Anderson's Amazon Effect research was highlighted in CBIA magazine.
Manufacturers Summit: Panelist on "Channel Disruption and Marketing: Same Day Delivery and How the Changing Distribution Systems Will Impact Every Business"

Lisa Anderson was selected to be on a panel discussing channel disruption and how her research on the Amazon Effect is affecting manufacturers and distributors.
SAC: Employee Retention Takes on Greater Importance as Economy Brightens

Retention must become a top priority, points out Lisa Anderson,known as The Manufacturing ConnectorSMand President of LMA Consulting Group, Inc.., Claremont, CA.According to a research study conducted by LMA Consulting and APICS Inland Empire, 87 percent of manufacturers and distributors are struggling with skills gaps."
ExpertClick: Lisa Anderson's Manufacturing Connector BlogTM Recognized as Top 100 Best Global Supply Chain Management Blogs

Lisa Anderson's blog is announced as in the top 100 best supply chain management blogs.
SupplyChainOpz: SCM Global 100: Best Supply Chain Blogs in the World

Lisa Anderson's blog was selected as one of the top 100 supply chain management blogs worldwide.
Learning Café Electrical Distributor: Navigating the Widening Skills Gap

Lisa Anderson's tED magazine article on navigating the skills gap was picked up by the Learning Café.
Project Times: Retaining Project Management Top Talent

Lisa Anderson was the subject matter expert and author of an article on how to retain your best project managers.
ExpertClick: The Manufacturing ConnectorSM Lisa Anderson Shares How to Exceed Customer Expectations at 2015 Inland Empire Manufacturing Summit

Lisa Anderson announced being selected as a panelist at the Manufacturing Summit 2015.
California CEO's Manufacturers Corner: Supply Chain Trends to Leverage for Success in 2015

Lisa Anderson was selected to be interviewed by Manufacturer's Corner on how to leverage supply chain management for success.
Project Times: How to Revitalize Projects to Ensure Success

APICS San Fernando Valley: Skills Gap Panel

APICS-IE: CSCP Instructor

Project Times: Project Priorities for the New Year

AME's Target Magazine: New Tools for Sizing Up the Skills Gaps

Customer Experience Report: The "Killer KPI's" that Every Contact Center Executive Should Watch Closely

tED Magazine: Retaining your Best & Brightest is Key to a Successful Succession Plan

SAC: 2015 Expected to be a Year of Ongoing Opportunities for Business Growth

Reverse Logistics Magazine: The Amazon Effect: Why We Must Pay Attention to our Customers

PMI: Rethink Talent Retention

tED Magazine: Navigating the Widening Skills Gap

Learning People: An Interview on Project Management

Project Times: Avoiding Top Project Pitfalls

Bob.tv: Cultivating Empowered and Engaged Employees

Project Times: Uncommon Common Sense Project Management

Streamline Edge: Smart Collaboration Tools

Illinois Growth Advisors: Increasing Cash Flow through Supply Chain Improvements

Wiley: Information Technology Project Management

Project Times: Project Manager Skill Gaps

Project Times: How Do We Gain Executive Commitment?

PR Newswire: 67% of Manufacturers and Distributors Feel Customer Service Gaps When Compared to Amazon-Like Offerings According to Survey Conducted by LMA Consulting Group Inc.

Project Times: Are Check Points Required to Deilver Project Results?

ExpertClick: LMA Consulting Group's Lisa Anderson Inducted into the Million Dollar Consultant's Hall of Fame

ThomasNet News: University Students Get into Product Development, Manufacturing

PR Newswire: Delivery, Pricing and Sales Support Top List of Three Ways Customer Expectations Changed for Manufacturers and Distributors According to Research

ExecSense: How to Build an Internal Change Capability for Organizational Agility

Project Times: Innovation is a Must for Project Success

PR Newswire: Manufacturing Connector(SM) Lisa Anderson to Speak on Cultivating & Empowering Employees at APICS 2014

Business Edge: Developing a Strategic Plan for Long-Term Sustainability

ExpertClick: LMA Consulting Group's Lisa Anderson Releases Compilation of 100 Best Practices for Supply Chain and Manufacturing

SAC: Expect a Return to America for Some Manufacturing Operations

SAC: Expect a Return to America for Some Manufacturing Operations

Project Times: Is Customer Service Pivotal for Project Success?

APICS 2014: Cultivating Empowered and Engaged Employees

ISM's Inside Supply Management: Are You Feeling the Amazon Effect?

SAC: Amazon Now Sets the Rules for Customer Experiences and Expectations

ThomasNet News: 'DIY' Competitive Intelligence Can Augment Expert Help

SAC: Continued Adoption of New Technologies by Consumers and Businesses Has Ongoing Effect on Business

Million Dollar Consultant Hall of Fame Induction

Press Release: Manufacturers & Distributors Focus on Filling the Skills Gap

Project Times: Overcoming Project Bottlenecks

Executive Brief: Are You On-Time, On-Budget & On-Results? Go Back to Basics!

American Welding Online: Help Wanted Part 4: Who's to Blame for the Skills Gap?

SAC: The Sonic Boom: Impending Retirement of Baby Boomers Expected to Cause Major Impact

Trumpf Magazine: What Can Manufacturers Do to Help Close the Skills Gap

How to Get a Job in Manufacturing IT

Emergency Refuel: IMT Expert's Corner: How Manufacturers Can Preserve the Supply Chain After a Disaster

Food Manufacturing: Survey: Manufacturers Struggle to Bridge Skills Gaps

Industrial Distribution: Research Study Will Measure the Impact of Amazon on Service Standards

Project Times: The 3 C's to Leadership Success

ExecSense: What Every CFO Should Know About Cutting Business Expenses in 2014

APICS Ventura: The Skills Gap: Why Supply Chain is the Place to Be

World Trade Magazine: Eliminate Blind Spots in Your Supply Chain

Press Release: Supply Chain Strategist Lisa Anderson Shows Executives How to Leverage Social Networks to Elevate Customer Service

Press Release: Manufacturing & Distribution Employers Increasingly Rely on External Professional Development Programs to Bridge Skills Gap

Executive Brief: The Skills Gap

PR Newswire: Manufacturing Connector Lisa Anderson Recognized as Top Supply Chain Management Influencer by SAP

SAP: Top 46 Resource and Optimization Influencers

Project Times: 5 Keys to ERP Project Management Success

SAC: Skill Gaps Will Impact Coming Boom in US Economy

Press Release: Operations Strategist Lisa Anderson Shows Business Executives How to Leverage Emerging Supply Chain Trends to Drive Business Results

Executive Brief: Volatility is the New Norm: How to Thrive in 2014

The Fabricator: Communication, Writing Skills Lacking in Manufacturing Workforce

Press Release: Strategic Operations Consultant Lisa Anderson Shows Business Executives How to Succeed by Creating a Customer Service Edge

Adecco: Top Retention Strategies for IT Employees In-Demand

Material Handling & Logistics: Logistically Speaking: The Best Career Move You Can Make

Executive Brief: Navigating Culture Change is Essential for Success

Project Times: Kick Off the New Year with Power

ExecSense: Establishing 2014 Goals for Your Operations Team

UCLA: Supply Chain Management

Funding Post: Inland Empire Investor Roundtable

Control Design: How the Manufacturing Workforce Lacks Communication Skills

RFgen: New Technology Can Help Bridge Widening Skills Gap in Manufacturing Industry

SAGE ERP: How do we Navigate the Skills Gap

Press Release: Majority of Manufacturers Struggle to Find Qualified Candidates to Fill Open Positions in Latest Skill Gap Survey

Project Times: Project Leader Selection Unparalleled in Importance

SAC Press Release: What's In Store for Business in 2014?

Executive Brief: Why Focus is Your Secret Ingredient to Project Success

Project Times: What Often-Hidden Year-End Project Priority Can Yield Results?

Press Release: Lisa Anderson to Present Webinar: How to Leverage Social Networks to Drive Business Results

SAC Press Release: How Can We Maximize Business Referrals?

Executive Brief: Speed is King: How Do We Leverage for Projects?

Project Times: Simplicity is "In"

Daily Mint: Throw Out Complex Project Timelines & Achieve Results

ThomasNet News: Expert's Corner: How Manufacturers Can Preserve the Supply Chain After a Disaster

Press Release: Lisa Anderson Launches New Website

Saratogian Nation-World: Why the Long-Term Unemployed Could be in for a Holiday Shock

Amazon: Best Practices for Supply Chain Consolidation

LMA Webinar: Leverage Social Networks to Drive Business Results

APICS 2013: Elevate Your Personal Brand and Advance Your Career

SAC: What Will Energy Independence Mean?

Amazon: Best Practices for Supply Chain Consolidation

Softengine: 5 Steps to Choosing the Right ERP System to Avoid Costly Mistakes

ThomasNet News: Expert's Corner: What Manufacturers Need to Do About Data Recovery After a Disaster

SAC: What to Do When You Lose a Key Customer

Norco College: Supply Chain Technology

Claremont rotary: How Does My Stuff Get to Me?

Project Times: Why Do So Many Projects Go Awry?

Inside Supply Management: Personal Branding for the Senior-Level Executive

Las Vegas Industrial Real Estate: How Do Manufacturers Value State Competitiveness?

Project Times: Project Management's Top Critical Priorities

Exorion: Overloaded Project Manager? Here are 8 Simple Tips to Help!

Project Times: Ride the Wave & Succeed with Virtual Teams

ThomasNet News: Expert's Corner: Mid-year 2013 Update on the Government Market for Manufacturers

Project Times: Are You On-Time, On-Budget & On-Results? Go Back to Basics!

SAC: How to Engage Customers in Product Development

ExecSense: Best Practices for Supply Chain Consolidation

APICS Southwest District: Executive Engagement

SAC: Are We Encouraging Uncivil Workplaces?

Critical Mass Radio Show: Interview with Lisa Anderson

SAC: How to Engage Customers in Product Development

Project Times: Project Leadership Doesn’t Matter Unless You Care About Results

ExecSense: Controlling Rising Workforce Costs as COO

Project Times: Volatility is the New Norm. Are you Ready to Thrive with Change?

Research & Markets: A COOs Guide to Preventing & Catching the 10 Most Common Situations & Incidences of Fraud

APICS Tulsa: Supply Chain Success in the New Normal

SAC: Confident in Consumer Confidence?

Research & Markets: Controlling Rising Workforce Costs as COO

Counselor Digital: How to Attract Investors

Project Times: Are You On-Time, On-Budget and On-Results? Go Back to the Basics!

Vendor Managed Inventory Newsletter: How to Succeed by Creating a Customer Service Edge

SCAG: The "Amazon Effect" and Technology Impacts on the Supply Chain

SAC: Today's High Tech and High Touch

Training Magazine: Leadership Incubator Lessons

ThomasNet News: Expert's Corner: How Manufacturers Are Harnessing Social Media

Project Times: Lost in Culture Change Maze? 4 Strategies to Succeed!

Executive Brief: Project Failure: How to Avoid Top Causes

Constant Contact: 2012 All Star Award

Medical Office Today: Tips to Succeed after a Merger or Acquisition

ExecSense: A COO's Guide to Preventing & Catching the 10 Most Common Situations & Incidences of Fraud

APICS Southwest Region: Chapter Sales & Marketing Tips & Techniques

SAC: Terminating Employees

Project Times: What's the Secret Ingredient to Project Success?

Linked In: Top 1% of Most Viewed Profiles for 2012

SAC: Consulting Group Analyzes Global Economies in 2013

Executive Brief: Top Project Priorities to Leverage for 2013

ThomasNet News: Expert's Corner: the Government Market in 2013

ExecSense: What Purchasing Executives Need to Know About Implementing Green Purchasing Policies

Project Times: Speed is King: How Do we Leverage for Projects?

HR.com: How to Leverage Supply Chain Trends to Drive Business Results

HR.com: How to Leverage Social Networks to Elevate Customer Service

Dallas Business Journal: How to Leverage Social Networks to Elevate Customer Service

Project Times: Top Project Priorities to Leverage for 2013

SAC: Business Focus on Clarity, Speed in 2013 Notes Consulting Group

APICS 6-Packed Supply Chain Conference: Best Practices in Inventory Management

APICS 6-Packed Supply Chain Conference: Leverage Social Media to Drive Operational Results

Executive Brief: 6 Don'ts to Program Management Success

LA Dezign: 8 Don'ts in Leveraging Social Networks Successfully

SAC: Business Trends to Exploit from 2012

Yahoo!: Leverage Emerging Supply Chain Trends to Drive Business Results

ExecSense: COO Best Practices for Conducting Year-End Reviews

Amazon: Inventory Management Tips & Techniques as a COO

Headline Zoo: Joy Factory Interview

Amazon: Leverage Social Networks to Drive Business Results

iTunes: Leverage Social Networks to Drive Business Results

SAC: When to Grow and When to Slow

Executive Brief: Lesson Learned: Asking Questions Isn't Enough!

Project Times: 6 Don'ts to Program Management Success

Project Times: Lessons Learned: Asking Questions isn't Enough!

ExecSense: How Leading Purchasing Executives Set Inventory Levels

PMI Western Australia: How Can we Avoid Project Disasters?

ExecSense: CTO Best Practices for Holding Year End Reviews for Your Team

Project Times: Overloaded Project Manager? Here are 8 Simple Tips to Help!

ExecSense: Inventory Management Tips & Techniques as a COO

Executive Brief: Is Accountability a Key Component for Project Management?

ThomasNet News: How Much Do Manufacturers Value State Competitiveness?

PMI-Southern Ontario: How Should we Set Project Goals?

Project Times: Is Accountability a Key Component for Project Management?

SAC: How do Businesses Best Maximize Profits?

Executive Brief: How Can We Avoid Project Disasters?

SAC: Talent: Build or Buy

InsuranceNewsNet: The Supply Chain Balancing Act

ThomasNet News: Cutting through Red Tape in Government Procurement

Executive Brief: Project Management Coaching Best Practices

Project Times: Project Management Coaching Best Practices

Project Management: How Can We Avoid Project Disasters?

ExecSense: The Roles & Skills of a CMO Mentor

ExecSense: Roles & Skills of a COO Mentor

ExecSense: How to Expand Your Client Base into New Industries or Areas of Expertise

USC: Entrepreneurship panel discussion: Marketing & Social Networks

APICS Ventura: Create a Customer Service Edge

Executive Brief: What are the Top 3 Obstacles in Projects?

Project Times: What are the Top 3 Obstacles in Projects?

APICS Northeast District: What is Your APICS Elevator Pitch?

ExecSense: Roles & Skills of a COO Mentor

Executive Brief: Case Study in Cross-Company Project Collaboration

SAC: Consultants Cite What For-Profits Can Learn

ExecSense: COO Best Practices for Leveraging ERP Systems to Accelerate Cash Flow

Max's Project Management Wisdom: Project Requirements Documents: Why Bother?

Risk Management: The Supply Chain Balancing Act

Amazon: The Best Networking Strategies for Procurement Executives

Project Managers SIG Silicon Valley: The Power of Relationships

Press Enterprise: Manufacturing Pros Access their field

Research & Markets: COO Best Practices for Establishing 2012 Goals for Your Company

Amazon: The Most Important Management & Leadership Skills for COOs in 2012

Project Times: Case Study in Cross-Company Project Collaboration

Amazon: COO Best Practices for Using Social Networks in 2012 to Improve Your Company Operations

Executive Brief: Can We Leverage Social Networks to Drive Project Success?

Amazon: COO Best Practices for Conducting Year-End Reviews

Executive Brief: How Do We Market & Promote a Project to Ensure Success?

Project Times: Can we Leverage Social Networks to Drive Project Success?

180 Systems: Lessons Learned: ERP Failure

Research & Markets: Using Social Networks in 2012 to Improve Operations

Research & Markets: Using Social Networks in 2012 to Improve Operations

Oman Tribune: When a "Thank-You" Matters

SAC: Why are Exxon's Profits Criticized but not Apple's?

Project Times: How Do We Market & Promote a Project to Ensure Success?

SAC: Consultants Cite Best Practices for Culture Change

ACA Newsletter: Lessons Learned: ERP Failure

ThomasNet News: Buyers Biggest Challenges in 2012

ExecSense: COO Best Practices for Using Social Networks in 2012 to Improve Your Company Operations

Research & Markets: COO Best Practices for Establishing 2012 Goals for Your Company

Executive Brief: Would You Like to Close Out the Year with Project Success?

Executive Brief: Start Off the New Year with a Quick Win

Project Times: Start off the New Year with a Quick Win

ExecSense: COO Best Practices for Establishing 2012 Goals for Your Team

APICS 6-Packed Supply Chain Conference: Create a Customer Service Edge

APICS 6-Packed Supply Chain Conference: Leverage ERP to Accelerate Cash Flow

ExecSense: The Most Important Management & Leadership Skills for COOs in 2012

Small Business Opportunities: Consultant Shows How to Succeed by Creating a Customer Service Edge

Project Times: Would You Like to Close Out the Year with Project Success?

SAC: Consultants Highlight Three Priorities Prior to Year-End

Project Times: How Should We Set Project Goals?

Business Edge: How to Cultivate a Culture of Innovation

Executive Brief: How Do You Implement Lean for Project Management?

ExecSense: COO Best Practices for Conducting Year-End Reviews

ExecSense: Topic Advisor

Project Times: How Do You Implement Lean for Project Management?

CBS Atlanta: Creating a Customer Service Edge

APICS OC: Best Practices for Inventory Management

Executive Brief: Deliver Results by Engaging Employees

Riverside Community College Norco Guest lecture: Production & Operations Management

SAC: Consultants Highlight Employee Involvement

APICS Metro DC: Evolved S&OP

Project Times: Value Your Project Team

APICS Metro DC: How Do You Know Your Project is On Track?

APICS International Conference: Workshop on Introductions: the First 60 Seconds

TMS Specialty Products: Keep Your Cool: Stay Calm in the Face of Organizational Change and Ensure Success

Executive Brief: Value Your Project Team

Communication Jobs: How to Deal with Job Search Discouragement

Lisa Anderson Received APICS Southwest Milt Cook Award

ACA Newsletter: Customer Service Edge

Inside Supply Management: Develop the Entrepreneurial Spirit

Amazon.com: Networking Strategies for Procurement Executives

Sanitation Sentinel: Overcoming Price Wars
I've found that raising fees can be the key to avoiding the commodity tailspin," says Anderson. Anderson says it comes down to value and service. In order to avoid that "slippery slope", Anderson offers these tips...
Executive Brief: Project Management Tips

Edward Jones Newsletter: How to Know if Your Project is On Track?

180 News & Views: Project Management Priorities

APICS San Fernando Valley: Supply Chain Success

Project Times: Deliver Project Results by Engaging Employees

Project Times: Project Management Tips

Turf Magazine: Time Management: Increasing productivity and efficiency in your company

Project Managers SIG Silicon Valley: Keys to Program Management Success

ProjectWorld Canada: Secrets of Project Leadership Success in the New Normal

Genco: Increasing Cash Flow through the Supply Chain

Project Management Association: How Do You Know if Your Project is On Track?

The Business Edge: How to Effectively Engage Employees and Achieve Results

SAC: Consultants Highlight Priorities in Customer Relationships

Project Times: Project Management Priorities

Project Times: Project Requirements Documents – Why Bother?

Model Retailer: Take Inventory, Take Control

SAC: Consultants Recommend How to Create Customers for A Lifetime

ExecSense: What Purchasing Executives Need to Know About the Benefits and Risks of Collaborative Outsourcing

Fox 2 Now: Simple Note Conveys Enthusiasm, Interest

Research & Markets: Best Practices for Inventory Management in 2011

Supply Chain Brain: We're Really Behind JIT Processes....Unless Maybe We Aren't

Chicago Tribune: Simple Note Conveys Enthusiasm, Interest

SAC: Consultants Recommend How All Employees Can "Sell"

Project Times: How Do You Know if Your Project is On Track?

Project Times: Are you Buried in Unrealistic Project Demands?

IMA San Gabriel Valley: Leverage ERP for Bottom Line Results

ACA Group Newsletter: Increasing Cash Flow through Supply Chain Improvements

The Aspen Times: The Lowdown on Dream Jobs

Nevada Appeal: The Lowdown on Dream Jobs

Galveston County Jobs.com: The Lowdown on Dream Jobs

Omaha World Herald: The Lowdown on Dream Jobs

Export Sales Jobs News: Recruiters ‘must find candidate quality'

Codestone: Leveraging ERP Systems Will Maximize Efficiency

She stated: "In my experience across multiple industries and globally, companies typically are utilising 20 per cent of their ERP systems capabilities."
Pepperdine: Panel of Capstone Course for MBA concentration in Entrepreneurship at the Graziadio School
Lisa Anderson was asked to sit on the panel for the oral presentation of the capstone course for an MBA concentration in Entrepreneurship at the Graziadio School of Business and Management.
The Upside Thinker: Lessons Learned from our Worst Leaders

Small Business Consulting: Small Business Lending Still Challenging but UP!

Price Waterhouse Coopers: Evolved Employer - A Better Workplace

Construction Update.com: PM Experts Say Projected Demand Outstrips Supply

Central Florida Christian Chamber: Four Ways to Accelerate Cash Flow

Project Times: Case Study of a Project Failure

The High Point Enterprise: Company Closing? Protect Money & Career

Executive Brief: ERP Implementation: Secrets of Success
This article, previously published by Project Times, has been picked up by another media outlet, as it continues to have relevance in today's marketplace.
ExecSense: Best Practices in Inventory Management in 2011
Lisa Anderson led a webinar on the best practices in inventory management.
Project Managers SIG Silicon Valley: Keys to Program Management Success
Lisa Anderson will present "Keys to Program Management Success" at the Project Managers SIG (Special Interest Group) in Silicon Valley.
National Speaker's Association Greater Los Angeles Chapter: Pro Speak Academy Guest Lecturer
Lisa Anderson will provide a guest lecture and workshop at the National Speaker Association's Los Angeles Chapter's Pro Speak Academy on 1-sheets and other marketing topics.
APICS Awarded Lisa Anderson Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) certification maintenance
Lisa Anderson was awarded CSCP maintenance approval. APICS requires CSCP certification designees stay at the top of their game as a Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) through a maintenance process.
Project Times: Keys to Program Management Success
This articles focuses on the three keys to achieving program management success and why it's vital to success in today's business environment.
Yahoo: How to Accelerate Cash Flow through Supply Chain Innovations
Lisa's press release article and quotes were picked up by over 200 high profile media websites including Yahoo, The Boston Business Journal, and CBS San Diego.
SAC: When to Grow and When to Slow
Since volatility is the new norm, instead of evaluating whether to grow or slow, it is essential to build flexibility into your business so that you can leverage whatever opportunities arise. In addition, never stop attracting and retaining top talent! To surpass your competition as opportunities arise, you need to be better, faster and always looking for diamonds in the ruff.
Project Times: Lessons Learned from Awful Project Managers
This article focuses on the top mistakes of awful project managers and what lessons can be learned from them.
SHRM: When an HR Consultant Loses a Key Contact
"The No. 1 way to address this issue is ahead of time. It is key to establish effective relationships not only with your sponsor but also with key project participants and other executives."
SHRM India: When an HR Consultant Loses an Important Client Contact
Planning is critical, agrees Lisa Anderson. "I've discovered there are a few secrets to how to address when your sponsor leaves the company," says Anderson of LMA Consulting Group Inc. in Claremont, Calif.
NAPM: Innovation for Supply Chain for Success
Lisa Anderson will speak at the National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM)'s Orange County chapter meeting on "Innovation for Supply Chain Success"
Projects Info: PM Experts Say Expected Projected Demand Outstrips Supply
"The leader need not be a technical person, but one who can work with various teams of technical people", explains Lisa Anderson President LMA Consulting Group.
Project Times: Leverage the Recovery
This article discusses ways to prioritize and utilize projects to leverage the recovery.
Business Video: Research and Markets: The Best Networking Strategies for Procurement Executives
Research and Markets has announced the addition of my ExecSense webinar "The Best Networking Strategies for Procurement Executives" audioconference to their offering.
ThomasNet News: Buyers' Challenges in 2011
Lisa Anderson, a senior supply chain and operations executive, says procurement managers need to focus on more than commodity prices. Anderson, the founder and president of Claremont, Calif.-based LMA Consulting Group, recently completed a survey of a dozen procurement executives on the keys to success in procurement.
ASQ & APICS Ventura: Innovation for Supply Chain Success
Lisa Anderson will be speaking at the APICS Ventura County chapter on innovation for supply chain success.
University of Southern California: Entrepreneurial Studies Program "Getting Operational 101"
Lisa Anderson was a guest lecturer at the University of Southern California's Lloyd Greif's Center for Entrepreneurial Studies program. She presented "Getting Operational 101" in the Entrepreneurial Business Plan class on the secrets to success in how a startup firm can get operational.
MotivAction Group: Teambuilding training can lead to success
Work with teams, brainstorm, debate options and help others, advises Lisa Anderson, founder and president of LMA Consulting Group.
Executive Brief: Projects Don't Fail in Formulation: They Fail in Implementation
This article, previously published by Project Times, has been picked up by another media outlet, as it continues to have relevance in today's marketplace.
IMA (Institute of Management Accountants): Leveraging Your ERP for Bottom Line Results
Lisa Anderson will be speaking to the Institute of Management Accountants Inland Empire Chapter on ways to leverage your ERP system to achieve bottom line results.
APICS Ventura: Innovation for Supply Chain Success
Lisa Anderson will be speaking at the APICS Ventura County chapter on innovation for supply chain success.
ExecSense: The Best Networking Strategies for Procurement Executives
Lisa Anderson led a webinar discussing the best practices in networking for procurement executives.
Project Times: Jump Start Your Project in the New Year
This article discusses how to jump start your projects in the New Year to drive business results.
6-Packed Supply Chain Conference: Strategy Doesn't Fail in Formulation: It Fails in Execution
Lisa Anderson will be speaking at the 6-Packed Supply Chain conference on two topics – "The Evolving Supply Chain & Operations Management" and "Strategy Doesn't Fail in Formulation: It Fails in Execution"
The Glass Hammer: Getting Results – Performance vs. Putting in the Hours
"In my 20 years of experience both as a practitioner as a VP of Operations & Supply Chain and as a Business Consultant and entrepreneur across multiple industries and globally, I've found that those work environments focused on results over presence are at least 80% more likely to achieve bottom line results," says Lisa Anderson, President of LMA Consulting Group, Inc.
Executive Brief: Effective Leadership: Communicating Project Objectives
This article discusses how effective leadership and communicating project objectives are key to achieving project results.
APICS Orange County: Innovation for Supply Chain Success
Lisa Anderson will be speaking at the APICS Orange County chapter on innovation for supply chain success.
Project Times: ERP Implementation: Secrets of Success
This article explores a few secrets of success when implementing ERP systems so that you become one of the 20% who achieve the intended results.
SAC: Consulting Society Business Predictions/ Advice for 2011
According to Anderson, those businesses positioned with cash reserves and with exceptional employees will leapfrog the competition as they are able to take advantage of significant opportunities as they arise.
Institute of Management & Administration: What Really Works in Pay-for-Performance Systems
This article focused on what really works in designing and implementing pay-for-performance systems.
Project Times: Project Success: It Begins & Ends with Leadership
This article focuses on achieving project success with exceptional leadership, and it discusses the three keys to success.
Chamber Business News: Member Spotlight
This article was published in the Chamber Business News, and there is a video about LMA Consulting Group, Inc.
180 Systems: Projects Don't Fail in Formulation; They Fail in Implementation
This article, previously published by Project Times, has been picked up by another media outlet, as it continues to have relevance in today's marketplace.
SAC: How Do You Know When An Employee's Performance CAN'T Be Improved?
"It will be apparent whether an employee's performance can be improved almost immediately after providing coaching and support," points out Lisa Anderson of LMA Consulting Group, Inc. in Claremont, CA
Happy News: Discouraged? Time to Reignite the Job Search
This article, previously published by MSNBC, has been picked up by another media outlet, as it continues to have relevance in today's marketplace.
NBC Chicago: How to Reignite Your Job Search

Project Times: Projects Don't Fail in Formulation: They Fail in Implementation!
This article focuses on why projects fail in implementation; NOT formulation, and it provides secrets to implementation success.
Project Times: Survey Says – Three Keys to Project Success
This article focuses on the three keys to achieving project success (and delivering bottom line results), according to a survey of clients and other businesses.
APICS Buffalo Chapter: Leveraging Supply Chain Strategy and Innovation to Create a Competitive Advantage
Lisa Anderson will be speaking at the Buffalo Chapter of APICS on leveraging supply chain strategy and innovation to create a competitive advantage.
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180 Systems: Where Have all the Project Managers Gone?
This article, previously published by Project Times, has been picked up by another media outlet, as it continues to have relevance in today's marketplace.
Project Times: Why Organization Can Make or Break Your Project.
This article discusses why the skill of organization can make or break your project, and it provides several tips and techniques on achieving this skill.
Project Times: Where have all the Project Managers Gone?
This article discusses why there is a shortage of excellent project managers, why it's essential for delivering bottom line results and then provides tips to find and retain excellent project managers.
APICS International Conference: Innovation for Supply Chain Success
Lisa Anderson will be speaking at the APICS (Association for Operations Management) 2010 International Conference on "Innovation for Supply Chain Success". This session is part of the Global Supply Chain Principles track.
Western Mass APICS Chapter: Succeed During These Turbulent Times – Manage for Cash Part 2
This article discusses how to succeed during turbulent times when cash is king.
Bay News Group: Building Bridges: The Global Economy Values Employees with the Skills to Span the Cultural Divide
"In my experience, during times of economic turmoil and high unemployment, countries become more protectionist," says Lisa Anderson, a business consultant who works at LMA Consulting Group in Claremont, Calif. "There has already been a reversal trend of globalization since the recession started."
Promotion Magazine: The Recession is Over. Are you ready for a rebound?
This article, previously published by Counselor Magazine, has been picked up by another media outlet, as it continues to have relevance in today's marketplace.
Pacific Premier Bank: Business Value Series
Lisa Anderson and Cheryle Steddom teamed up with Pacific Premier Bank and led discussions on building value in your business.
Project Times: Slam Dunk to Executive Commitment
This article focuses on why Executive commitment is critical to achieving project results, and it provides tips and techniques for obtaining true Executive commitment.
Corp! Magazine: Leadership to Accelerate Bottom Line Results
This article discusses how effective leadership is vital to delivering bottom line results, and it provides tips and techniques to achieve it.
Executive Brief: Why Project Planning is Critical to Attaining Strategy Goals
This article, previously published by Project Times, has been picked up by another media outlet, as it continues to have relevance in today's marketplace.
SAC: What Business Should Expect in Next Six Months
Lisa Anderson, a senior operations and supply chain executive and president of LMA Consulting Group, Inc. said, "It is critical for businesses to stay focused the next six months in order to leverage the recovery potential while building flexibility into the organization to succeed, regardless of what's around the bend for 2011. As I described in my Industry Week article on thriving in the "new normal", there are three keys to success: 1) Cash is king. 2) Service is paramount. 3) Execution is everything."
Project Smart: Top Three Causes of Project Failure
This article, previously published by Project Times, has been picked up by another media outlet, as it continues to have relevance in today's marketplace.
Project Times: A Hidden Key to Project Success
This article discusses a hidden key to achieving project success – vision. And, it discusses three core elements of vision and how to ensure your project delivers results.
SAC: Decision Making Underwhelming Say Consultants
Lisa Anderson, a senior operations and supply chain executive and president of LMA Consulting Group, Inc. notes, "When handled effectively (reversing a decision), people respect the leader even more for correcting course and communicating it effectively."
Project Times: Top Three Causes of Project Failure
This article is based on a brief client survey of the top 3 causes of project failure, and it describes how to overcome them.
AMA's M World: Accelerating Cash Flow through Supply Chain Innovation
This article focuses on strategies to accelerate cash flow through supply chain innovation.
Project Times: Project Risk – Should You Care?
This article discusses project risk and provides tips and techniques to mitigate risk in order to achieve success.
APICS 6 Packed Supply Chain Conference: Leadership to Leapfrog the Competition
Lisa Anderson will be speaking at the APICS 6 Packed Supply Chain Conference on "Leadership to Leapfrog the Competition". This session is part of the Empowering People track.
Project Times: Why Project Planning is Critical to Attaining Strategy Objectives
This article discusses why project planning is critical to achieving strategy objectives.
Codestone: 72% 'happy with ERP systems'
In December, president of LMA Consulting Group Lisa Anderson stated that most businesses fail to leverage more than 20 per cent of their program's capacity.
World Trade Magazine: Made in the USA Gains Momentum
Lisa Anderson, President of LMA Consulting Group, Inc. advises companies to investigate the infrastructure carefully.
180 Systems: Common Pitfalls to ERP Project Success
This article, previously published by Project Times, has been picked up by another media outlet, as it continues to have relevance in today's marketplace.
Executive Brief: Top Traits of Successful Project Leaders
This article, previously published by Project Times, has been picked up by another media outlet, as it continues to have relevance in today's marketplace.
Achieve Solutions: 10 Time Wasters & Energy Drainers
Corporate management consultant Lisa Anderson tells managers to pay more attention to those who are positive and productive. "You'll find an immediate benefit in terms of time, energy and productivity," Anderson advises.
Industry Week: How to Thrive in 2010's 'New Normal' Business Operations Environment
This article discuss the top strategies companies can follow to thrive in today's "new normal" business environment.
Union Bank's Business Focus: Cash Management Strategies in Current Economy
"Companies with cash will also be able to take advantage of sale prices on potential assets," Anderson says
Riverside Community College: Logistics Management Advisory Committee Member
Lisa Anderson was selected to serve on the Advisory Committee for the Logistics Management program. The program includes both Certification and Associate of Science Degree options. To read more about the program, read the full story.
Project Times: Top Traits of Successful Project Leaders
This article discusses the top traits of successful project leaders.
Cal State Fullerton University Extended Education: Advisory Board Member for Advanced Topics in Supply Chain Management
Lisa Anderson was selected to serve on the Advisory Board for the development of the certificate program for advanced topics in supply chain management.
Project Times: Common Pitfalls to ERP Project Success
This article discusses the common pitfalls to ERP project success.
Erosion Control: Your Business: Business Planning 2010
Lisa Anderson, founder and president of LMA Consulting Group in Claremont, CA, says the 2010 business plan will be a pivotal turning point for companies. "All of the cushion is long gone—it is now essential to immediately focus on the most effective path forward," she says. "Business plans for 2010 must include a continuous feedback-and-adjustment loop."
Project Times: Accelerate Project Results
This article discusses strategies to accelerate project results.
CareerSmart Advisor: The Best Leadership Advice "The best leadership advice I received was from my HR mentor, Debra Daniels..."
When the student is willing, the teacher appears, and every business leader can trace their professional history back to a pivotal moment when they heard the right message at the right time, which then opened up a pathway to success. Several extremely accomplished individuals agreed to share with ExecuNet members some of the wisdom that influenced their leadership styles and beliefs. We're hoping you'll benefit from what they shared.
Project Times: Project Management Software NOT Critical to Success
This article focuses on what is critical to project success – and why project management software is not one of them.
Counselor Magazine: The Recession is Over. Are you Ready for a Rebound?
There is a fine line between preparing for a recovery and creating a path to disaster by overspending into a cash crisis.
Calgary Sun: The Diversity Factor
This article, previously published by the Philadelphia Inquirer's Philly.com has been picked up and printed by another media outlet, as it continues to have relevance in today's marketplace.
Thinking Fluidly: A Key to Thriving in Turbulent Times – Positive Attitude
Lisa"s article on the value of a positive attitude has been posted on Thinking Fluidly. It focuses on the three keys to how to gain a positive attitude.
Industry Week: Get More from Your SCM System
In her 20 years of experience as a supply chain management practitioner and consultant, Anderson has found that information technology either can "bog down" or enhance a company"s efforts to manage its supply chain -- and she believes that the key to achieving the latter outcome lies in a manufacturer"s ability to integrate SCM software with its people and pro