In The News Archives

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.

How to Revitalize Projects to Ensure Success
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How to Revitalize Projects to Ensure Success

In The News, Project & Program Management

How to Revitalize Projects to Ensure Success

Since projects are cornerstone to delivering bottom line business results, it is worth revitalizing your core projects at key juncture points such as after the holidays.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-06T15:13:06-07:00February 11, 2015|Categories: In The News, Project & Program Management|Tags: Leadership, Operational excellence, Organizational alignment, Project management, Project Times, Talent development|

Supply Chain Trends Shaping Manufacturing Success
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Supply Chain Trends Shaping Manufacturing Success

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

Supply Chain Trends Shaping Manufacturing Success

Customer expectations are rising, supply chains are becoming more complex, and volatility has become the new normal. In this Manufacturers Corner interview, Lisa Anderson explains how SIOP, collaboration, innovation, and supply chain resiliency help manufacturers improve service, profitability, and long-term success.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-14T12:15:03-07:00February 6, 2015|Categories: In The News, Risk & Resilience, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Customer service, Data & Analytics, Global trade, Interview, Predictability, Resiliency, Revenue growth, Risk Management, S&OP, Scalability, SIOP, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain planning, Video, Workforce planning|

Project Priorities for the New Year
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Project Priorities for the New Year

In The News, Project & Program Management

Project Priorities for the New Year

In the New Year, take a step back to re-evaluate your autopilot mode.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-05T23:48:04-07:00January 6, 2015|Categories: In The News, Project & Program Management|Tags: Leadership, Project management, Project Times|

Retaining your Best & Brightest is Key to a Successful Succession Plan
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Retaining your Best & Brightest is Key to a Successful Succession Plan

In The News, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent

Retaining your Best & Brightest is Key to a Successful Succession Plan

According to a survey performed by the LMA Consulting Group (lma-consultinggroup.com) in conjunction with the APICS Inland Empire Chapter (apics-ie.org), executives said that succession planning is tied as a No. 1 priority in retaining top talent. This is especially noteworthy when considering that 87% of manufacturers and distributors are [...]

Lisa Anderson2026-07-05T23:55:00-07:00December 14, 2014|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: Leadership, Skills Gap, Talent development|

Avoiding Top Project Pitfalls
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Avoiding Top Project Pitfalls

In The News, Project & Program Management

Avoiding Top Project Pitfalls

Project results drive business performance! Project roadblocks will happen. Chart a course that allocates your attention and resources on the most critical projects.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-04T15:27:58-07:00November 18, 2014|Categories: In The News, Project & Program Management|Tags: Project management, Project Times|

Navigating the Widening Skills Gap
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Navigating the Widening Skills Gap

In The News, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent

Navigating the Widening Skills Gap

According to a survey performed by the LMA Consulting Group (lmaconsultinggroup.com) in conjunction with the APICS Inland Empire Chapter (apics-ie.org), 87% of manufacturers and distributors are experiencing a skills gap—that is, they have lost qualified people to retirement, job transfers, etc. The study also reveals that communication skills are [...]

Lisa Anderson2026-06-09T23:29:48-07:00November 14, 2014|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: Skills Gap|

Uncommon Common Sense Project Management
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Uncommon Common Sense Project Management

In The News, Project & Program Management

Uncommon Common Sense Project Management

Increasingly, project management is a matter of getting more accomplished in less time. The simplest way to succeed is by using smart and simple approaches.