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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.

Supply Chain Chokepoints in Goods Movement & the Path Forward

You are only as strong as your weakest link in your supply chain. This concept has come to fruition as a series of chokepoints have been impacted. Smart companies are utilizing common sense and artificial intelligence enabled advanced planning systems to predict disruptions, navigate around chokepoints, and proactively prepare for success.

Deep Sea Mining

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

Energy, Resources & Risk: What Supply Chains Must Navigate Next

In this episode of Supply Chain Chats, Lisa Anderson talks with international business attorney, John Tulac, about the current state of global energy and resources and the growing risks supply chain leaders must navigate.

Gulf War, Impacts & Strategies for the Supply Chain

Despite years of disruption and volatility, most organizations are still operating in a reactive mode—responding to issues rather than proactively shaping outcomes as recently highlighted in the Gulf war. In a recent episode of the Professionals of the Inland Empire podcast, Lisa Anderson discussed this gap and how to prepare for success.

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

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

From Reactive to Proactive: Planning Strategies for Medtech Customer and Margin Success

Heightened geopolitical and logistics risks are making it difficult for companies to successfully navigate evolving global supply chain conditions while keeping customer and EBITDA growth goals intact. According to DP World, 82% of supply chain leaders view geopolitical disruption as a major risk, yet only a quarter feel fully prepared.

Terafab + Hyperscale Manufacturing

A new wave of manufacturing is emerging - driven by advances in computing, artificial intelligence, and the need for speed and scale simultaneously. In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson explains how Terafab is changing the complexion of computing and what it means for hyperscale manufacturing.

Simple Ideas. Practical Results.

In this video testimonial, a reader shares how I've Been Thinking: Turning Everyday Interactions into Profitable Opportunities serves as a practical resource for continuous business improvement. Through simple, easy-to-digest insights, the book helps leaders identify opportunities hidden in everyday interactions and apply them to improve business performance.

Drones Transforming Supply Chains

In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson explains how manufacturers can leverage advancements in drone technology to respond more quickly and effectively to customer needs. From improving responsiveness to enabling new delivery and operational capabilities, drones are opening new possibilities across the supply chain.

Lisa Anderson Makes 50 Best Thought Leaders in Manufacturing 2026 List

Lisa Anderson, Founder and President of LMA Consulting Group, ranked number 16 in SAP's Supply Chain Influencers list, now joins the ranks as one of Clarity's top 50 Best Thought Leaders in Manufacturing.

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