Resiliency & Agility in Supply Chain
With the significant amount of disruption in the global supply chain, companies have started to focus on what could help them better weather the storm.
How to Avoid Supply Chain Disasters: Inc. From the Ground Up
Lisa Anderson, a supply chain expert and consultant who founded LMA Consulting Group, says projecting future demand is paramount when facing a demand surge.
Disruption & Risk are the New Normal: Succeeding with Resilient Supply Chains
There is substantial geopolitical risk with China. Look no further than the South China Seas. Philippine officials say Chinese forces seized two naval boats in a disputed South China Sea shoal. A few days prior, a Philippine ship and a Chinese vessel collided. It is a risky situation in the South China Seas.
Baltimore Key Bridge Collapse Reminds Businesses They Need Diversified Supply Chains
Lisa Anderson was quoted in this article on Inc., reminding businesses that diversification of supply chains is key especially during times of disaster and infrastructure rebuilds.
The Global Supply Chain: Issues and Options
In this episode of Supply Chain Chats, Lisa Anderson talks about the state of affairs in the global supply chain. From the drought impacting container ship capacity in the Panama Canal to the Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacking container ships in the Suez Canal to the Chinese aggression towards Taiwan and ships passing in the South China Seas, risks are increasing across the global supply chain.
The Minimum Wage Hike, Cocoa Shortages, Egg Inflation & Impacts
California's minimum wage went up to $20/hr. for fast food restaurants with at least 60 locations nationwide that do not make bread. This law is causing widespread unintended consequences. For example, Fosters Freeze in Lemoore closed suddenly after the wage hike. Mod 5 Pizza is closing five locations.
Supply Chain Shortages Remain a Concern: Strategies for Success
Manufacturers wish they left supply chain shortages behind after the pandemic, but they remain top of mind. Concerns remain. According to KPMG, “71% of global companies highlight raw material costs as their number one supply chain threat for 2023.”
The Economy, Outlook & Strategies for Success
In the last month, we've participated in at least six economic forecast presentations or discussions with experts (economic, banking, investment, manufacturing). Although they each had nuances, common themes emerged. Adding our expertise into the mix, we see volatility on the horizon.
Supply Chains in Healthcare: Vulnerability A Matter of Life and Death
Lisa Anderson of LMA Consulting Group was quoted in the Snowflake blog about how data is critical to healthcare - especially in times of supply chain vulnerability as a result of natural and man-made disasters.
A Resilient Supply Chain Built for Competitive Advantage
In an era defined by disruption, organizations must be able to respond quickly to changing business needs and customer demands. In the past few years alone, a trifecta of events—the pandemic, political turmoil, and natural disasters—have wreaked havoc on the supply and demand equation, challenging organizations to rethink their [...]