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Stay informed with the latest news and insights from LMA Consulting Group. Explore company updates, press releases, media coverage, event highlights, and timely perspectives on the trends shaping manufacturing, supply chains, and operational performance. Whether announcing new initiatives, sharing industry recognition, or commenting on emerging market developments, this category keeps you connected to the latest thinking, achievements, and activities driving innovation and business success.

Building Agility and Resilience for Business in 2024

In this episode of Interlinks, we delve into the heart of navigating through the unpredictable tides of global events and their profound impact on supply chains, discussing the imperative need for agility and resilience.

2026-06-28T17:59:14-07:00March 18, 2024|Categories: In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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BBC: Why firms are bringing their manufacturing back home

As manufacturers rethink global supply chains, reshoring, nearshoring, and friend-shoring are becoming central strategies for improving resilience, reducing risk, and supporting long-term growth. In this interview with the BBC, Lisa Anderson discusses the forces driving manufacturing closer to home, including geopolitical risk, government incentives such as the CHIPS Act, [...]

2026-06-28T18:04:29-07:00March 14, 2024|Categories: In The News, Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Skills Gap Challenge for Manufacturing Success

According to a study by Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute, 2 million jobs could go unfilled in the sector by 2030. The cost in 2030 alone could potentially total $1 Trillion.

2026-06-28T18:07:05-07:00March 8, 2024|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Strategies for Gaining Packaging Efficiencies in Your Supply Chain

Since packaging is typically 10-40% of the retail price of products, there is no doubt it adds up to a relevant factor in product cost and waste.

2026-06-27T19:21:14-07:00March 7, 2024|Categories: In The News, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |
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Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Expert Releases Supply Chain Profitability Assessment to Drive Customer Performance through Optimization and Efficiency

This cutting-edge tool prompts supply chain professionals, operations executives and senior leaders to introspect and critically assess various facets of their supply chains that affect customer performance, with a focus on flexibility and efficiency.

2026-06-28T18:16:28-07:00February 26, 2024|Categories: Operational Performance, Press Releases, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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How Do You Rate in Supply Chain?

Clients typically set goals; however, goals without an understanding of where you stand is non-value added. Although it is common to set goals and expect employees to achieve them, it is far less common for clients to understand how they will get from the current state to the desired future state.

2026-06-28T18:42:26-07:00February 23, 2024|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Planning, Network Strategy & Optimization|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Leveraging ERP and supply chain technologies for a diverse customer experience

Enterprise resource planning systems, CRMs and other tech such as RFID, barcoding, customer and supplier portals, blockchain, IoT, and GPS tracking all support this goal.

2026-06-28T18:46:52-07:00February 22, 2024|Categories: In The News, Integration & Technology Strategy, Supply Chain Technology & Enablement|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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This is how companies deal with the Red Sea crisis

This is how companies deal with the Red Sea crisis: planes, storage, and closest suppliers.

2026-06-27T20:23:05-07:00February 8, 2024|Categories: In The News, Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Expert Addresses Increased Supply Chain Volatility Amidst Red Sea Tensions and Global Disruptions

The recent turmoil in the Red Sea, triggered by Houthi drone and missile attacks, has significantly amplified risks in global shipping, particularly affecting the Suez Canal and Red Sea routes.

2026-06-27T20:03:43-07:00January 25, 2024|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Press Releases, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Houthi attacks on ships escalate: Experts look to COVID supply chain lessons

Supply chain disruptions are nothing new for the shipping industry. The COVID-19 pandemic presented an unprecedented challenge for the industry. Lisa Anderson comments on the disruptions arising from the current Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and the implications.

2026-06-27T22:00:09-07:00January 24, 2024|Categories: In The News, Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |
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