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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.

Upgrading Manufacturing Planning to Reduce Costs & Inventory

As companies navigate tariffs, geopolitical risks and high interest rates, there is an emphasis on reducing costs and inventory levels to free up cash and maintain profit levels while successfully serving customers’ ever-changing needs. The most successful companies are upgrading their planning processes and rolling out automation and advanced technologies.

2026-06-21T20:15:58-07:00September 16, 2025|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Planning, Production & Materials Planning|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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The Smart Way to Embrace Industry 4.0

I was interviewed by the Intelligent Enterprise Leaders Alliance for their latest publication recently.  Industry 4.0 is the next frontier of smart manufacturing. In the interview we discussed the smart way to embrace industry 4.0 with targeted, tactical, and transformative projects.

2026-06-21T20:26:57-07:00September 8, 2025|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Innovation & Digital Enablement|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |
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The Future of Medical Device Supply Chains

Supply chains are evolving at a rapid pace as global risks increase. To achieve success with this transformation, companies must roll out advanced technologies and develop strategies to mitigate down-the-line risks and impacts such as access to critical minerals and energy.

2026-06-21T20:31:50-07:00September 5, 2025|Categories: In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Key Trends and Technologies Powering Distribution Success

Distributors play a critical role in the supply chain in connecting manufacturers to customers with inventory, logistics, and fulfillment. As tariffs, geopolitical risks, and tax and regulatory changes take place, supply chains will evolve. Forward-thinking distributors are determining how to mitigate risks and take advantage of the opportunities that emerge with artificial intelligence and advanced technologies.

2026-06-17T16:09:18-07:00September 4, 2025|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Technology & Enablement, Execution & Fulfillment Systems|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Tariffs & Turbulence: Strategies for Supply Chain Resilience

Global supply chains are being reshaped by shifting tariffs, trade regulations and geopolitical uncertainty. In this ASCM Inland Empire webinar, Lisa Anderson, President of ASCM-IE, and Ed Knab, international trade and customs expert, explore the ripple effects of tariffs on manufacturers and distributors—and the strategies companies can use to stay resilient.

2026-06-29T19:45:03-07:00August 31, 2025|Categories: In The News, Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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What’s Trending in Logistics, the Economy & with Critical Minerals

Lisa Anderson participated on a panel for the Lou Desmond radio show to discuss the record-breaking month for the Southern California ports, the latest economic indicators for manufacturing and supply chain, impacts related to tariffs, and likely interest rate cuts in the fall as well as the importance of critical minerals in driving global supply chains.

2026-06-21T22:07:12-07:00August 27, 2025|Categories: In The News, Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Geopolitical Issues: Impacts on the Medtech Industry

Geopolitical risks and events happening around the globe can adversely impact medical device supply chains, creating delays, increasing costs, and causing other challenges for companies. Companies must pursue supply chain resiliency and additional strategies to succeed.

2026-06-21T22:15:01-07:00August 19, 2025|Categories: In The News, Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Top Strategies for Manufacturers to Manage and Navigate Tariffs

As companies reconfigure supply chains and expand domestic manufacturing capabilities, it is an ideal opportunity to embrace technology and automation to help metal fabricators and machinists offset increased costs associated with tariffs.

2026-06-21T22:29:38-07:00August 11, 2025|Categories: In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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When is a Supply Chain ‘Trade Off’ NOT a Trade Off?

Increasing inventory levels is seen as a trade-off with service and efficiency levels; we find that a win-win-win is achievable. The key: Have the right inventory in the right place at the right time and gain a predictive view of demand to optimise your schedules to reduce inventory while increasing service and efficiency.

2026-06-21T22:40:12-07:00August 6, 2025|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Planning, Inventory, Distribution & Replenishment Planning|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |
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Lisa Anderson, Supply Chain & Manufacturing Expert, Recognizes LMA Advocate & Futurist Award Winners

Lisa Anderson is weighing in on the recently passed One Big Beautiful Act, a sweeping piece of legislation aimed at stimulating domestic business investment and revitalizing U.S. manufacturing.

2026-07-06T22:36:31-07:00August 5, 2025|Categories: Press Releases, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: , , , , , , , , |
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