Workforce Needs in the Manufacturing Sector
Lisa Anderson discussed the future of talent for manufacturers, distributors and supply chain organizations and the impact of automation, robotics, and advanced technologies
Imports, Exports, Trade Deals & Opportunities
Where do we stand with imports & exports? The U.S. broke records with the highest trade deficit (imports - exports) on record in 2024 at $1.2 trillion. Q1's trade deficit set records at a massive $465 billion, as companies pulled goods in early to mitigate the potential impact of [...]
Benefits of the One Big Beautiful Bill for Manufacturers
Congress passed what has been referred to as the "One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB)", and it has been signed into law. There are far-reaching implications for manufacturers and supply chain organizations. The bottom line is that it is expected to spur growth and success with tax benefits and supporting incentives.
Legislation Ripple Effect – What Supply Chain Leaders Need To Know
New legislation isn’t just a legal issue — it’s a supply chain issue. In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson breaks down the ripple effect of the Big Beautiful bill for manufacturers. Lisa outlines what supply chain leaders should consider — and how to stay proactive.
Your Tariffs Playbook & Path Forward in Supply Chain
Tariffs continue to cause great stress in the financial markets and with certain industries. In fact, it divides manufacturers from distributors, logistics, and goods movement industries largely dependent on imports and trade.
Using AI to Drive Productivity, Profitability & Performance
Artificial intelligence is not only integral to manufacturing, distribution, mining, and forging, but it will also power productivity and enhanced customer value across every company in the future. Thus, it is an imperative to pay attention to current uses of AI and to think strategically about AI applications to drive productivity, profitability and performance.
Revving Up Sales & Maximizing Customer & Product Profitability with SIOP
As companies experience slowing backlogs, high interest rates, and inflationary spikes in costs over the last few years, revving up sales and keeping margins intact has become of paramount importance.
Sales Forecasting Case Study to Fuel Customer & Operational Success
Sales forecasting, also known as demand planning, is integral to achieving profitable growth. To ensure superior service and operational performance, visibility into customer and operational requirements is a must.
Planning Around Chokepoints
The Strait of Hormuz is a geopolitical chokepoint — and a critical reminder of why advanced supply chain planning is non-negotiable. In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson highlights the ripple effects that disruptions in this narrow strait can cause and how strategic planning, risk assessment and scenario modeling help companies stay ahead.
Women Driving Innovation in Logistics and Supply Chain
Lisa Anderson of LMA Consulting Group has been recognized as a leading woman driving innovation in logistics and supply chain by Global Trade. As the supply chain has become more complex and interconnected, predictive agility, forward-thinking innovation, and bold leadership have become integral to success.