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Leadership, Change & Talent

Leadership, change, and talent are the foundation of successful operational and supply chain transformation. Whether implementing SIOP, ERP, AI, process improvements, or other strategic initiatives, sustainable results depend on strong leadership, organizational alignment, effective change management, and the right talent. Explore practical strategies to build high-performing teams, develop future leaders, align cross-functional organizations, and create a culture that drives operational excellence, innovation, and profitable, scalable growth.

Do You Have High-Skilled Talent to Support Profitable Growth?

There are significant opportunities for companies to grow as they expand manufacturing in the U.S. to mitigate risk in the global supply chain, support the significant rise in mining and commodity businesses to fuel electronics and artificial intelligence and take advantage of rising consumer sentiment, reduced tax rates, and the improving economy.

Positioning for Success in the New Year

Manufacturing has been in contraction for the last few years, while geopolitical risks are heightened and tariffs have created additional uncertainty, yet the future is starting to look bright. Investments and expansions are picking up. The most successful manufacturers will position for success by preparing for opportunities, mitigating risks and building resiliency and capabilities.

Building the Next Generation of Supply Chain Talent

In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson highlights the growing skills gap among early-career professionals and explains why and how investing in developing the next generation of supply chain talent is essential for long-term success.

Recognizing the People Who Keep Your Supply Chain Moving

Supply chains don’t run themselves—people do. In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson reminds us to recognize the individuals who keep operations moving every day. From planners and schedulers to warehouse teams, buyers, operations and production staff, these are the people who prevent disruptions and quietly keep everything on track

Upskilling: Strengthening Today, Safeguarding Tomorrow

In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson explains why manufacturers must upskill their workforce not only to improve efficiencies and reduce low-level work done by highly skilled employees, but also to preserve critical knowledge as Baby Boomers retire.

Industry 4.0 – Women in Manufacturing: Panel of Experts

I was interviewed by the Intelligent Enterprise Leaders Alliance for their latest publication recently as part of a panel of experts featuring Women in Manufacturing.  Industry 4.0 is the next frontier of smart manufacturing with advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence. In the interview, we discussed significant opportunities for [...]

Honoring Workers & Creating a Strategic Stockpile of Talent

Honor your team members. Manufacturers have no hope of scaling up to meet the surge coming down the pike without the engagement of their teams. Excitement is building as high tech meets high touch in manufacturing, and the best companies see their talent as a strategic asset.

Critical Thinking to Drive Success

AI is transforming supply chains by handling data, analytics, and routine tasks faster than ever. But success still hinges on one distinctly human skill: critical thinking. In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson explains why leaders must create environments where their teams can question assumptions, connect the dots, and make sound decisions that technology alone can’t deliver.

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.

What Today’s Leaders Need to Know About Talent

In this episode of Supply Chain Chats, Lisa Anderson talks talent with Joe Van Tassel, Managing Principal at Integress, a recruiting firm specializing in technical and engineering roles. From the shifting priorities of mid-market companies to the red flags leaders should watch for, this is a must-watch for anyone responsible for hiring, building or retaining a high-performing team.

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