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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.

Reshoring, Sustainability, and Supply Chain Resilience
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Reshoring, Sustainability, and Supply Chain Resilience

In The News, Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Reshoring, Sustainability, and Supply Chain Resilience

In this Green Sense podcast interview, Lisa Anderson discusses the future of global supply chains, including reshoring, nearshoring, sustainability, transportation disruptions, and the technologies helping organizations build more resilient and responsive supply networks.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-14T22:00:35-07:00May 22, 2024|Categories: In The News, Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Customer service, Geopolitical risk, Global trade, Nearshoring, Podcast, Profitability, Radio, Reshoring, Resiliency, Supply chain chokepoints, Supply chain disruptions|

FTC Cracking Down on Bogus ‘Made in USA’ Claims
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FTC Cracking Down on Bogus ‘Made in USA’ Claims

In The News, Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

FTC Cracking Down on Bogus ‘Made in USA’ Claims

The FTC is cracking down on bogus 'Made in America' claims. Lisa Anderson was quoted in Bloomberg Law on reshoring and near-shoring.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-28T16:45:24-07:00May 21, 2024|Categories: In The News, Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Bloomberg, Geopolitical risk, Inventory reduction, Nearshoring, Network optimization, Performance & Risk, Reshoring, Resiliency, Risk Management, Strategic sourcing, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain visibility|

Sustainable Manufacturing = Uncommon Common Sense
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Sustainable Manufacturing = Uncommon Common Sense

In The News, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Innovation & Digital Enablement

Sustainable Manufacturing = Uncommon Common Sense

Manufacturers should work to reduce materials, energy consumption, and inefficiencies to improve their carbon footprint and achieve the triple bottom line.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-27T17:20:28-07:00May 13, 2024|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Innovation & Digital Enablement|Tags: ASI, Automation, Building Products, Continuous improvement, Digital transformation, MES, Operational excellence, Productivity, Profitability, Sustainability|

Supply Chain Disruptions & Chokepoints Dominate
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Supply Chain Disruptions & Chokepoints Dominate

In The News, Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Supply Chain Disruptions & Chokepoints Dominate

The latest Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse has caused massive diversions on the East Coast and in the Baltimore region and points out the need for backup sources of supply and agility in the supply chain.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-28T15:05:37-07:00May 2, 2024|Categories: In The News, Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: AI, Brushware Magazine, Customer service, Geopolitical risk, Global trade, Nearshoring, Network optimization, Reshoring, Resiliency, Risk Management, S&OP, SIOP, Supply chain chokepoints, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain planning, Supply chain visibility, Supply continuity|

Supply Chain Resilience and the Future of Manufacturing
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Supply Chain Resilience and the Future of Manufacturing

In The News, Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Supply Chain Resilience and the Future of Manufacturing

In this Critical Mass Business Talk Radio interview, Lisa Anderson discusses supply chain resilience, inventory strategy, reshoring, manufacturing competitiveness, and the steps organizations can take to build more agile and profitable operations.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-14T22:20:58-07:00April 12, 2024|Categories: In The News, Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Customer service, Geopolitical risk, Nearshoring, Podcast, Profitability, Radio, Reshoring, Resiliency, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain shortages|

Medtech’s Supply Chain: Global Risks Driving Regional Manufacturing
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Medtech’s Supply Chain: Global Risks Driving Regional Manufacturing

In The News, Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Medtech’s Supply Chain: Global Risks Driving Regional Manufacturing

COVID-19 may no longer be a significant public health threat, but the global supply chain remains chock full of risk. The threats are seemingly everywhere these days: The Israel-Hamas war, which is sabotaging trade routes in the Red Sea; extreme drought, which is curtailing shipping in the Panama Canal, and China’s military aggression, which is threatening lawful commerce in the South China Sea.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-28T17:48:32-07:00April 11, 2024|Categories: In The News, Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: AI, Automation, Customer service, Geopolitical risk, Global trade, Medical products, MPO, Nearshoring, Network optimization, Profitability, Reshoring, Resiliency, Risk Management, S&OP, Scalability, SIOP, Skills Gap, Strategic sourcing, Supply chain chokepoints, Supply chain planning, Supply continuity|

Key Bridge Collapse Means $2 Million a Day in Lost Worker Wages
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Key Bridge Collapse Means $2 Million a Day in Lost Worker Wages

In The News, Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Key Bridge Collapse Means $2 Million a Day in Lost Worker Wages

Lisa Anderson was quoted in Inc. on the effect on local business of the Francis Scott Key bridge collapse, and the ripple effect on the supply chain.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-28T15:40:43-07:00April 10, 2024|Categories: In The News, Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Customer service, Global trade, Network optimization, Resiliency, Risk Management, Strategic sourcing, Supply chain chokepoints, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain planning, Supply continuity|

Bloomberg: LMA Consulting Group’s Lisa Anderson on Boeing
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Bloomberg: LMA Consulting Group’s Lisa Anderson on Boeing

In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience

Bloomberg: LMA Consulting Group’s Lisa Anderson on Boeing

Lisa Anderson joined Bloomberg's Markets: The Close to discuss the supply chain implications of Boeing's production challenges. After years of disruptions, the aerospace supply chain had largely stabilized by the end of 2023 and suppliers were preparing to support Boeing's planned production increases through 2026. As production ramp-up plans [...]

Lisa Anderson2026-06-12T08:48:35-07:00April 9, 2024|Categories: In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: A&D, Bloomberg, Customer service, Interview, Predictability, Resiliency, Risk Management, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain shortages, Video|

Baltimore Key Bridge Collapse Reminds Businesses They Need Diversified Supply Chains
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Baltimore Key Bridge Collapse Reminds Businesses They Need Diversified Supply Chains

In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience

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.