Supply Chain Insights & Company News

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.

Proactive Strategies to Get Ahead of the Non-Stop Supply Chain Disruptions
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Proactive Strategies to Get Ahead of the Non-Stop Supply Chain Disruptions

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

Proactive Strategies to Get Ahead of the Non-Stop Supply Chain Disruptions

Supply chain disruptions continue to shift, requiring proactive strategies to improve resilience, strengthen SIOP, diversify sourcing, and stay ahead of changing risks.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-19T10:33:51-07:00January 23, 2023|Categories: In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: ASI, ERP, Nearshoring, Reshoring, Resiliency, Risk Management, S&OP, SIOP, Strategic sourcing, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain planning, Supply continuity|

Supply Chain Disruption Has Become an Excuse: Only the Proactive Will Thrive in 2024
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Supply Chain Disruption Has Become an Excuse: Only the Proactive Will Thrive in 2024

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

Supply Chain Disruption Has Become an Excuse: Only the Proactive Will Thrive in 2024

Supply chain has become an excuse. Although there has certainly been a slew of supply chain challenges that carry on with baby formula shortages, rail backlogs, computer chip issues, hurricane induced delays, fertilizer scarcity, and China’s zero-COVID policy delays, supply chain should no longer be the excuse. Only the [...]

Lisa Anderson2026-07-10T22:07:38-07:00January 5, 2023|Categories: In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: AI, Brushware Magazine, Geopolitical risk, Nearshoring, Network optimization, Resiliency, S&OP, SIOP, Strategic sourcing, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain planning, Supply continuity|

Bloomberg: Supply Chain Confusion Remains
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Bloomberg: Supply Chain Confusion Remains

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

Bloomberg: Supply Chain Confusion Remains

Lisa Anderson, LMA Consulting President and Founder, feels there is still a great deal of confusion global supply chains. Anderson joined "Bloomberg Markets" with Caroline Hyde and Paul Sweeney on Friday morning.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-10T22:20:12-07:00December 30, 2022|Categories: In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: AI, Bloomberg, Geopolitical risk, Interview, Predictability, Resiliency, Strategic sourcing, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain planning, Supply chain visibility, Supply continuity, Video|

Season’s Greetings From Lisa Anderson 2022
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Season’s Greetings From Lisa Anderson 2022

LMA Updates

Season’s Greetings From Lisa Anderson 2022

I wanted to wish my clients, colleagues, family and friends a happy holiday season!

Lisa Anderson2026-07-10T22:22:44-07:00December 29, 2022|Categories: LMA Updates|Tags: Leadership|

How Packaging Can Contribute to the Triple Bottom Line
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How Packaging Can Contribute to the Triple Bottom Line

In The News, Operational Performance, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance

How Packaging Can Contribute to the Triple Bottom Line

With the increase in interest in the three P’s of the triple bottom line (people, planet, and profit), packaging rises to the forefront. It is controllable, and there are several options for how packaging can contribute to the triple bottom line.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-19T10:59:13-07:00December 22, 2022|Categories: In The News, Operational Performance, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance|Tags: AI, APS, ASI, Customer service, Data & Analytics, Digital transformation, Industrial Manufacturing, Inventory optimization, Network optimization, Predictive analytics, Profitability, Supply chain planning, Sustainability|

Sports Business Journal: Economic headwinds: Supply chain, inflation create liquidity issues for Daktronics; strong order sheet forecasts smoother sailing
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Sports Business Journal: Economic headwinds: Supply chain, inflation create liquidity issues for Daktronics; strong order sheet forecasts smoother sailing

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

Sports Business Journal: Economic headwinds: Supply chain, inflation create liquidity issues for Daktronics; strong order sheet forecasts smoother sailing

Lisa Anderson was quoted in the Sports Business Journal about reshoring and the investment in domestic manufacturing and the importance to the future.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-10T22:28:48-07:00December 19, 2022|Categories: In The News, Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Geopolitical risk, Predictability, Profitability, Reshoring, Resiliency, Strategic sourcing, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain planning, Supply continuity, Working capital|

Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & SIOP Expert and President of LMA Consulting Says Supply Chains Are NOT Islands
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Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & SIOP Expert and President of LMA Consulting Says Supply Chains Are NOT Islands

Supply Chain Planning, SIOP / Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Press Releases

Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & SIOP Expert and President of LMA Consulting Says Supply Chains Are NOT Islands

While greater awareness has been placed on supply chains, it has been up to individual companies to optimize and strengthen their own supply chains.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-19T11:02:43-07:00December 19, 2022|Categories: Supply Chain Planning, SIOP / Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Press Releases|Tags: Customer service, Industrial Manufacturing, Performance & Risk, Resiliency, S&OP, SIOP, Strategic sourcing, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain planning, Supply chain visibility|

Supply Chain: An update on supply chain challenges, opportunities
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Supply Chain: An update on supply chain challenges, opportunities

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

Supply Chain: An update on supply chain challenges, opportunities

Snarled supply chains throughout 2021 had industry hoping 2022 would be smoother, yet analysts said it would last into 2023 or longer. Lisa Anderson offers her insights about how 2023 is looking.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-08T15:18:34-07:00December 7, 2022|Categories: In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: Digital transformation, ERP, Geopolitical risk, Nearshoring, Performance & Risk, Predictability, Reshoring, Resiliency, Risk Management, S&OP, Scalability, SIOP, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain planning, Video, Webinar, Workforce planning|

SAC: Start at the Top to Retain Millennial and Gen Z Talent
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SAC: Start at the Top to Retain Millennial and Gen Z Talent

Press Releases, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent

SAC: Start at the Top to Retain Millennial and Gen Z Talent

Lisa Anderson was quoted in the Society for the Advancement of Society's press release on retaining top talent and what that means for the millennial and Gen-Z generations. As Baby Boomers continue to retire, this has become a continuing hot topic.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-10T22:40:23-07:00December 1, 2022|Categories: Press Releases, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: Leadership, Organizational alignment, Predictability, SAC, Scalability, Talent development, Workforce planning|

Just-In-Time When Supply Chains Are Backlogged
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Just-In-Time When Supply Chains Are Backlogged

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

Just-In-Time When Supply Chains Are Backlogged

Transportation disruptions have made logistics resilience more important than ever. In this Cargo Shorts podcast, Lisa Anderson discusses how stronger shipper-carrier partnerships, a focus on total transportation cost, and collaborative supply chain strategies can improve service, reduce costs, and create a more resilient supply chain.