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Explore media coverage featuring Lisa Anderson and LMA Consulting Group’s insights on manufacturing, supply chain, and operational performance. Read expert commentary, interviews, and industry perspectives published by leading business and trade publications, where Lisa shares practical strategies for navigating today’s most pressing supply chain, operations, and leadership challenges. Stay informed on emerging trends, market developments, and the issues shaping the future of manufacturing and global supply chains.

Medical Supply Chain Optimization: The Solution to Non-Stop Disruptions

Volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA) have plagued medtech’s supply chain since the pandemic. Drug shortages last year hit their highest levels in a decade, with 99% of hospital and health system pharmacists experiencing medicinal dearths, according to an American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) survey.

2026-06-28T11:21:38-07:00October 4, 2024|Categories: In The News, Operational Performance, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Transportation: Disruption is the New Norm

Since the pandemic, the end-to-end supply chain has been in a constant state of disruption. Although it has calmed down since the height of the pandemic, disruption is simply the new norm. Since logistics is dependent on a system of systems, it is a sum of its parts, and [...]

2026-06-28T12:20:09-07:00September 6, 2024|Categories: In The News, Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |
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How the Election Could Impact the Supply Chain

The economy is facing headwinds with high inflation, interest rates, and concerning employment numbers. The world is on high-risk alert with the Russia Ukraine war, and the Israel Hamas war, which has expanded to Hezbollah.

2026-06-28T16:54:24-07:00September 3, 2024|Categories: In The News, Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Preparing for Demand Shocks

How can manufacturers prepare for sudden demand surges and unexpected market shifts? In this From the Ground Up podcast discussion, Lisa Anderson shares strategies for building flexible, resilient supply chains that can respond quickly to demand shocks and support profitable growth.

2026-06-14T21:05:38-07:00July 12, 2024|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning|Tags: , , , , , , , , |
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Top Supply Chain Challenges and How to Address Them

Supply chain complexity continues to accelerate as organizations navigate geopolitical risk, talent shortages, technology disruption, and economic uncertainty. In this ASCM Orange County webinar, Lisa Anderson explores the top supply chain challenges facing manufacturers and distributors and outlines strategies to improve resiliency, predictability, profitability, and growth.

2026-06-14T14:28:46-07:00July 10, 2024|Categories: In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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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.

2026-06-28T13:05:08-07:00July 6, 2024|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning|Tags: , , , , , , , |
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Managing Inventory and Cost to Navigate Economic Turbulence

Economic uncertainty is putting pressure on margins and cash flow, but proactive manufacturers are responding strategically. Learn how inventory optimization, SIOP, ERP, and better supply chain planning can reduce costs while maintaining customer service and preparing for future growth.

2026-07-18T22:25:50-07:00July 2, 2024|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Planning, Production & Materials Planning|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Geopolitical Risk & Supply Chain Resilience

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.

2026-06-22T16:10:26-07:00June 23, 2024|Categories: In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Red Sea Pharma Crisis Pushing Logistics Advancements: Lisa Anderson Quoted

Escalating conflict in the Red Sea has exposed the vulnerability of global pharmaceutical supply chains and reinforced the importance of building more resilient sourcing and logistics strategies. In this interview, Lisa Anderson discusses how Houthi attacks on commercial shipping are increasing transportation costs, extending transit times, and prompting pharmaceutical [...]

2026-06-28T16:49:52-07:00June 17, 2024|Categories: In The News, Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Supporting Medtech’s Growth: Scaling & Mitigating Risk in the Supply Chain

The medical device market is expected to grow by almost $178 billion from 2023 to 2027 according to Technavio. Moreover, a Fortune Business Insights Analysis estimates the market to reach $799 billion by 2030. With such significant growth, manufacturing and supply chains must scale and mitigate risk to ensure supplies to customers and patients.  

2026-06-20T19:38:11-07:00June 14, 2024|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Planning, Network Strategy & Optimization|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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