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Explore supply chain articles, manufacturing insights, and practical strategies covering SIOP (Sales Inventory Operations Planning), supply chain planning, ERP, AI, operational performance, and global trade. Stay current with the latest trends, executive perspectives, and thought leadership from LMA Consulting Group.

Why Railroads Matter

There has been a lot of conversation about railroads lately. Why should we be concerned about keeping the railroads moving?

Supply Chain: An update on supply chain challenges, opportunities

Snarled supply chains throughout 2021 had industry hoping 2022 would be smoother, yet analysts said it would last into 2023 or longer. Lisa Anderson offers her insights about how 2023 is looking.

SAC: Start at the Top to Retain Millennial and Gen Z Talent

Lisa Anderson was quoted in the Society for the Advancement of Society's press release on retaining top talent and what that means for the millennial and Gen-Z generations. As Baby Boomers continue to retire, this has become a continuing hot topic.

Just-In-Time When Supply Chains Are Backlogged

Transportation disruptions have made logistics resilience more important than ever. In this Cargo Shorts podcast, Lisa Anderson discusses how stronger shipper-carrier partnerships, a focus on total transportation cost, and collaborative supply chain strategies can improve service, reduce costs, and create a more resilient supply chain.

SelectHub: ERP Trends: Future of Enterprise Resource Planning

Lisa Anderson was quoted in SelectHub on what will be important in ERP circles in the year ahead. Read about the importance of business intelligence and ERP. "Clients have realized they need to be able to slice and dice data to quickly assess changing conditions, make directionally correct decisions rapidly to keep demand and supply aligned and get a quick [...]

Rail Strike Supply Chain Impacts

As a potential nationwide rail strike threatened to disrupt U.S. supply chains, Lisa Anderson discussed the risks to manufacturers and the proactive strategies companies should use to protect critical materials, maintain supply continuity, and minimize operational disruptions.

Supply Chain Dive: Did the Pandemic Really Kill Just-in-Time? Experts Weigh In

Is just-in-time dead? Lisa Anderson shares why the future of inventory management isn't about choosing between just-in-time and just-in-case, but building resilient, flexible supply chain strategies that balance risk, service, inventory investment, and profitability.

San Francisco Chronicle: Supply chain issues not a problem this holiday season as shoppers hit stores, websites early

Lisa Anderson was quoted in the San Francisco Chronicle on how supply chain disruptions might impact the holiday season.

Events, Shocks, Trends and the Supply Chain

Shocks and events such as the war in Ukraine, the pandemic and Brexit, among other may feel like they have appeared out of nowhere, but these events are taking place within the context of overarching trends that are unmoved by these short-term shocks and events. This provides us with another perspective on how to react and devise successful supply chain strategies as we look to the future.

Voice of ERP Interview

The Voice of ERP’s host Sam Gupta interviews guests who will share their stories of successes and challenges with their ERP systems. Lisa Anderson and Sam Gupta talked through several ERP stories and provided strategies for success in using ERP systems successfully.

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