Rethinking Manufacturing to Scale for Growth
Manufacturers are preparing to scale. Aerospace and defense companies need to rapidly increase production amid the Russia-Ukraine war, conflict with Iran, and the need to supply allies.
Protecting Against Supply Chain Disruptions
In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson discusses how GM is investing in supply chain resilience through a $4.5 billion inventory and financing strategy designed to protect critical parts in its supply chain. The example shows that resilience requires more than extra inventory.
The Future of Critical Mineral Supply Chains
Lisa Anderson has been quoted by Edhat on the challenges facing U.S. defense supply chains as the country works to reduce dependence on China for critical minerals.
How Jenson USA Improved Warehouse Performance and Reduced Costs
See how Jenson USA turned operational data into action to improve warehouse productivity, inventory visibility, and freight performance while building a scalable foundation for growth.
News & Notes – Predictable Growth, Profit & Performance August 2026
Explore LMA Consulting Group’s SIOP Resource Hub, including our flagship guide, Best of SIOP articles, FAQs, eBook, and practical implementation resources.
Critical Minerals for Defense Supply Chains
Critical minerals are becoming an even greater priority as the U.S. strengthens defense supply chains. New requirements emphasize multi-tier supplier visibility, supply continuity, capacity, and alternate sourcing to reduce risk and strengthen resilience.
Supply Chain Network Strategy & Optimization: Building for Profitable Growth
Learn how network strategy and optimization improve customer service, profitability, resilience, and scalable growth by aligning demand, capacity, sourcing, inventory, and distribution.
Leading Business Transformation: Why Project Management Alone Isn’t Enough
Learn why successful business transformation depends on leadership, process design, and technology enablement—not just project management or software implementation.
Order Management & Commercial Integration: Connecting Customer Demand to Operational Execution
Learn how order management and commercial integration connect customer demand with operations to improve service, scalability, and predictable revenue.
SIOP Metrics: 5 KPIs Every Manufacturer Should Track
Track the five essential SIOP metrics that improve forecast accuracy, customer service, inventory, capacity, and profitability to drive predictable growth.