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.

Voice of ERP Interview
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Voice of ERP Interview

In The News, ERP Systems, Supply Chain Technology & Enablement

Voice of ERP Interview

The Voice of ERP’s host Sam Gupta interviews guests who will share their stories of successes and challenges with their ERP systems. Lisa Anderson and Sam Gupta talked through several ERP stories and provided strategies for success in using ERP systems successfully.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-12T09:05:03-07:00November 22, 2022|Categories: In The News, ERP Systems, Supply Chain Technology & Enablement|Tags: Customer service, Data & Analytics, ERP, Interview, Inventory optimization, Predictability, Profitability, Scalability, Systems integration, Video|

Flexport: The 2023 Supply Chain Planning Playbook – Predictions & Advice From Global Logistics Experts
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Flexport: The 2023 Supply Chain Planning Playbook – Predictions & Advice From Global Logistics Experts

In The News, Supply Chain Planning, SIOP / Integrated Business Planning (IBP)

Flexport: The 2023 Supply Chain Planning Playbook – Predictions & Advice From Global Logistics Experts

Lisa Anderson shared advice for how to succeed in 2023 with Flexport. She was joined by global logistics experts to discuss how to thrive in 2023.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-12T09:31:13-07:00November 16, 2022|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Planning, SIOP / Integrated Business Planning (IBP)|Tags: Customer service, Global trade, Predictability, Profitability, Resiliency, S&OP, SIOP, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain planning, Supply chain visibility|

LMA Consulting Sees Supply Chains Reshaping to Balance Inventory
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LMA Consulting Sees Supply Chains Reshaping to Balance Inventory

Supply Chain Planning, Press Releases, Inventory, Distribution & Replenishment Planning

LMA Consulting Sees Supply Chains Reshaping to Balance Inventory

Lisa Anderson's press release about the reshaping of supply chains was picked up by CSCMP. Rightsizing and balancing inventories is becoming essential to success especially with increasing interest rates.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-12T09:34:34-07:00November 15, 2022|Categories: Supply Chain Planning, Press Releases, Inventory, Distribution & Replenishment Planning|Tags: Capacity planning, Customer service, Demand planning, Inventory optimization, Inventory reduction, Predictability, Production & Materials Planning, Profitability, Supply chain disruptions, Working capital|

Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & SIOP Expert Sees Supply Chains Reshaping to Balance Inventories
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Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & SIOP Expert Sees Supply Chains Reshaping to Balance Inventories

Supply Chain Planning, Press Releases, Inventory, Distribution & Replenishment Planning

Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & SIOP Expert Sees Supply Chains Reshaping to Balance Inventories

As supply chains adjust to changing demand and economic volatility, inventory optimization has become a competitive advantage. Learn how SIOP helps manufacturers balance inventory, improve customer service, and protect profitability.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-19T11:17:18-07:00November 11, 2022|Categories: Supply Chain Planning, Press Releases, Inventory, Distribution & Replenishment Planning|Tags: Customer service, Demand planning, Industrial Manufacturing, Inventory optimization, Leadership, Profitability, Resiliency, S&OP, SIOP, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain planning|

Common Sense Manufacturing Practices Driving Sustainability Improvements
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Common Sense Manufacturing Practices Driving Sustainability Improvements

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

Common Sense Manufacturing Practices Driving Sustainability Improvements

With the increase in interest in sustainable materials and manufacturing, there will be a significant opportunity for U.S. manufacturers that use common sense, good manufacturing practices. In fact, because manufacturers have realized that it is far less environmentally friendly and energy efficient to produce in Asia, India, and the [...]

Lisa Anderson2026-07-12T09:49:10-07:00November 9, 2022|Categories: In The News, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance|Tags: ASI, Best of, Continuous improvement, Innovation, Operational excellence, Productivity, Profitability, Strategic sourcing, Sustainability, TMS|

Case Study: Strategies to Successfully Navigate Inflation
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Case Study: Strategies to Successfully Navigate Inflation

In The News, Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Case Study: Strategies to Successfully Navigate Inflation

Inflation, material shortages, and shifting demand are reshaping manufacturing. Learn how collaborative planning, supplier alignment, and production scheduling helped one manufacturer improve profitability and grow market share.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-19T16:26:38-07:00November 9, 2022|Categories: In The News, Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Brushware Magazine, Customer service, Demand planning, Industrial Manufacturing, Inflation, MPS, Profitability, S&OP, SIOP, Strategic sourcing, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain planning|

Global Report: Supply Chain Management: The Haves and The Have-Nots… and Not Everyone Will Survive
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Global Report: Supply Chain Management: The Haves and The Have-Nots… and Not Everyone Will Survive

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

Global Report: Supply Chain Management: The Haves and The Have-Nots… and Not Everyone Will Survive

Reprinted with permission from GLOBAL REPORT CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT & TECHNOLOGY 2022 Supply chain complications are more than just an inconvenience to the construction equipment manufacturing industry. Successfully navigating the supply chain has never been more essential to the financial health of our industry and the difficulties involved are creating [...]

Lisa Anderson2026-06-29T20:08:38-07:00October 26, 2022|Categories: In The News, Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Global trade, Nearshoring, Network optimization, Reshoring, Resiliency|

NESCON: Managing Capacity in a Complex & Volatile Long-Lead Environment
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NESCON: Managing Capacity in a Complex & Volatile Long-Lead Environment

In The News, Supply Chain Planning, Capacity & Resource Planning

NESCON: Managing Capacity in a Complex & Volatile Long-Lead Environment

Lisa Anderson facilitated a panel discussion at the New England Supply Chain Conference and Exposition on managing capacity in complex and volatile environments with Shari Ruelas General Manager of Commercial Products Chevron, Alejandro Bustamante Senior Advisor to CEO & Board of Directors of Poly/HP, and Dan Raatjes SVP & COO King's Hawaiian Holding Co.