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Preparing for Demand Shocks
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Preparing for Demand Shocks

In The News, Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning

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.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-14T21:05:38-07:00July 12, 2024|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning|Tags: Customer service, Demand planning, Podcast, Predictability, Resiliency, Risk Management, Scalability, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain planning|

Top Supply Chain Challenges and How to Address Them
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Top Supply Chain Challenges and How to Address Them

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

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.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-14T14:28:46-07:00July 10, 2024|Categories: In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: AI, APICS, ERP, Geopolitical risk, Predictability, Reshoring, Resiliency, Risk Management, S&OP, SIOP, Video, Webinar, Workforce planning|

How to Avoid Supply Chain Disasters: Inc. From the Ground Up
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How to Avoid Supply Chain Disasters: Inc. From the Ground Up

In The News, Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning

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.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-28T13:05:08-07:00July 6, 2024|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning|Tags: Customer service, Demand planning, Predictability, Profitability, S&OP, Scalability, SIOP, Supply chain planning|

Managing Inventory and Cost to Navigate Economic Turbulence
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Managing Inventory and Cost to Navigate Economic Turbulence

In The News, Supply Chain Planning, Production & Materials Planning

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.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-18T22:25:50-07:00July 2, 2024|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Planning, Production & Materials Planning|Tags: Brushware Magazine, Demand planning, ERP, Inventory optimization, Inventory reduction, Operational excellence, Performance & Risk, Profitability, S&OP, SIOP, Supply chain planning, Working capital|

Geopolitical Risk & Supply Chain Resilience
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Geopolitical Risk & Supply Chain Resilience

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

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.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-22T16:10:26-07:00June 23, 2024|Categories: In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: Customer service, Geopolitical risk, Interview, Predictability, Radio, Resiliency, Risk Management, Scalability, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain planning, Supply continuity, Talent development|

Red Sea Pharma Crisis Pushing Logistics Advancements: Lisa Anderson Quoted
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Red Sea Pharma Crisis Pushing Logistics Advancements: Lisa Anderson Quoted

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

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 [...]

Lisa Anderson2026-06-28T16:49:52-07:00June 17, 2024|Categories: In The News, Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Customer service, Geopolitical risk, Global trade, Medical products, Nearshoring, Reshoring, Resiliency, Risk Management, Strategic sourcing, Supply chain chokepoints, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain visibility, Supply continuity|

Supporting Medtech’s Growth: Scaling & Mitigating Risk in the Supply Chain
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Supporting Medtech’s Growth: Scaling & Mitigating Risk in the Supply Chain

In The News, Supply Chain Planning, Network Strategy & Optimization

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.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-20T19:38:11-07:00June 14, 2024|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Planning, Network Strategy & Optimization|Tags: AI, Automation, Best of, Capacity planning, Customer service, Digital transformation, ERP, Medical products, MPO, Network optimization, Predictability, Reshoring, Resiliency, Revenue growth, Risk Management, S&OP, Scalability, SIOP, Workforce planning|

Lisa Anderson, Supply Chain Expert Highlights Positive Changes for U.S. Manufacturers Through Nearshoring Amid Mexico’s Presidential Election
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Lisa Anderson, Supply Chain Expert Highlights Positive Changes for U.S. Manufacturers Through Nearshoring Amid Mexico’s Presidential Election

Press Releases, Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Lisa Anderson, Supply Chain Expert Highlights Positive Changes for U.S. Manufacturers Through Nearshoring Amid Mexico’s Presidential Election

As Mexico ushers in its first female president, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, and reaffirms its commitment to the "fourth transformation," Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, President of LMA Consulting Group Inc., shares her insights on how this political shift is expected to enhance nearshoring opportunities for U.S. manufacturers.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-28T14:49:10-07:00June 7, 2024|Categories: Press Releases, Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Customer service, Global trade, Nearshoring, Network optimization, Profitability, Reshoring, Resiliency, Risk Management, S&OP, Scalability, SIOP, Strategic sourcing, Supply chain planning, Supply continuity|

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.