Supply Chain Insights & Press Releases

Stay informed with the latest press releases from LMA Consulting Group featuring expert perspectives on the issues shaping manufacturing, supply chains, and business performance. Explore timely commentary on global events, economic trends, trade policy, technology, and operational challenges, along with company announcements and industry recognition. Discover practical insights that help manufacturers and distributors anticipate change, strengthen operations, and make informed strategic decisions in an evolving business environment.

It’s Not Whether to Integrate AI—But When, Where, and How
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It’s Not Whether to Integrate AI—But When, Where, and How

Press Releases, Integration & Technology Strategy, Supply Chain Technology & Enablement

It’s Not Whether to Integrate AI—But When, Where, and How

CLAREMONT, Calif., April 3, 2024/ExpertClick/—The key to positive artificial intelligence (AI) integration is to explore opportunities and understand where this technology can best be used, according to The Society for the Advancement of Consulting® (SAC). Organizations that start the process now will gain a clear advantage of scale, having [...]

Lisa Anderson2026-07-05T22:20:24-07:00April 4, 2023|Categories: Press Releases, Integration & Technology Strategy, Supply Chain Technology & Enablement|Tags: AI, Automation, Customer service, Digital transformation, ERP, Innovation, Leadership, Predictive analytics, SAC, Scalability, Talent development|

Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Expert Sees SIOP Process Critical to Tumultuous Times
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Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Expert Sees SIOP Process Critical to Tumultuous Times

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

Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Expert Sees SIOP Process Critical to Tumultuous Times

Manufacturers can no longer rely on reactive decisions to navigate supply chain volatility. Lisa Anderson explains why SIOP provides the cross-functional process needed to optimize inventory, improve customer service, strengthen resilience, and drive profitable growth.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-18T22:59:32-07:00March 21, 2023|Categories: Supply Chain Planning, SIOP / Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Press Releases|Tags: Customer service, Inventory optimization, Operational excellence, Performance & Risk, Predictability, Profitability, Resiliency, S&OP, SIOP, Supply chain planning, Working capital|

Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Expert Publishes Book on SIOP Process
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Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Expert Publishes Book on SIOP Process

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

Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Expert Publishes Book on SIOP Process

Manufacturing expert Lisa Anderson's new book explains how SIOP helps organizations align demand and supply, improve customer service, optimize inventory, and drive predictable revenue, profitability, and long-term growth.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-18T23:09:12-07:00February 16, 2023|Categories: Supply Chain Planning, SIOP / Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Press Releases|Tags: Customer service, Inventory optimization, Inventory reduction, Operational excellence, Predictability, Profitability, S&OP, Scalability, SIOP, Supply chain planning, Supply chain visibility, Working capital|

Hiring Talent in Uncertain Times Requires Innovative Thinking
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Hiring Talent in Uncertain Times Requires Innovative Thinking

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

Hiring Talent in Uncertain Times Requires Innovative Thinking

CLAREMONT, Calif., February 1, 2023/ExpertClick/—Uncertain times and tight labor markets pushing companies to use innovative hiring approaches, according to The Society for the Advancement of Consulting® (SAC). The standard ways of hiring talent are no longer viable, so winning companies are getting creative about how they find the talent [...]

Lisa Anderson2026-07-05T23:27:25-07:00February 2, 2023|Categories: Press Releases, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: Change management, Customer service, Innovation, Leadership, Organizational alignment, Performance & Risk, SAC, Scalability, Talent development, Workforce planning|

Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & SIOP Expert and President of LMA Consulting Says Supply Chains Will NEVER Be Normal
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Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & SIOP Expert and President of LMA Consulting Says Supply Chains Will NEVER Be Normal

Press Releases, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience

Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & SIOP Expert and President of LMA Consulting Says Supply Chains Will NEVER Be Normal

The Wall Street Journal recently issued an article about how supply chains upended by COVID are back to normal. “There is no such thing as normal, despite the fact that supply chains are looking at COVID in the rearview mirror. While suppliers may be more consistent at the moment, customer expectations have changed.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-05T23:33:16-07:00January 31, 2023|Categories: Press Releases, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: Customer service, ERP, Global trade, Performance & Risk, Predictability, Resiliency, Risk Management, S&OP, SIOP, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain planning|

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|

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|

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.