Best of Supply Chain Transformation

Explore practical insights and executive strategies to drive supply chain transformation and improve operational performance. Discover thought leadership on process improvement, operational excellence, leadership, project and program management, customer fulfillment, and execution to help manufacturers and distributors strengthen agility, improve business performance, and achieve scalable, profitable growth.

Why Customer Service Trumps All!
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Why Customer Service Trumps All!

Operational Performance, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance

Why Customer Service Trumps All!

Customer service should rise to the top of your list in terms of priorities - assuming you want to maintain and grow your business and/or would like to enjoy your work life

Lisa Anderson2026-07-06T15:24:38-07:00September 26, 2016|Categories: Operational Performance, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance|Tags: Customer service, Lead Time Reduction, On-Time Delivery, Profitability, Revenue growth|

Have Your Product Development Efforts Been Successful?
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Have Your Product Development Efforts Been Successful?

Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Innovation & Digital Enablement

Have Your Product Development Efforts Been Successful?

If you are already in a product development cycle, take a step back to think about whether you think achieving 30% of total sales within 3 years is feasible.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-27T19:37:50-07:00September 22, 2016|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Innovation & Digital Enablement|Tags: Change management, I've Been Thinking Newsletter, Innovation, Leadership, Organizational alignment, Profitability, Revenue growth, Scalability|

Simple Tips For Project Success
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Simple Tips For Project Success

In The News, Project & Program Management

Simple Tips For Project Success

If common sense was prevalent, companies would probably double their profits.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-05T23:46:21-07:00September 19, 2016|Categories: In The News, Project & Program Management|Tags: Leadership, Organizational alignment, Project management, Project Times|

Why Blame Doesn’t Work
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Why Blame Doesn’t Work

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

Why Blame Doesn’t Work

Instead of complaining about Mary or Steve, how could you re-phrase your concern into a productive conversation?

Lisa Anderson2026-05-04T19:39:17-07:00September 16, 2016|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: Change management, ERP, Leadership|

Cross-Functional Success
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Cross-Functional Success

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

Cross-Functional Success

Cross-functional coordination is vital to business success. Agreement on simple coordination techniques starts with clear and frequent communication

Lisa Anderson2026-07-05T23:03:24-07:00September 15, 2016|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: Collaborative Planning|

Lisa Anderson to Speak at Premier Project Management Association
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Lisa Anderson to Speak at Premier Project Management Association

In The News, Project & Program Management

Lisa Anderson to Speak at Premier Project Management Association

LMA Consulting Group’s Lisa Anderson to Present The Amazon Effect: Creating a Customer Service Edge at 2016 PMICIE Professional Development Day

Lisa Anderson2024-06-15T01:46:25-07:00September 9, 2016|Categories: In The News, Project & Program Management|Tags: Project management|

What MacGyver & the Fess Parker Have in Common
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What MacGyver & the Fess Parker Have in Common

Innovation & Digital Enablement

What MacGyver & the Fess Parker Have in Common

How can we be innovative and use what we have in new ways to create success?

Lisa Anderson2026-06-16T17:43:36-07:00September 8, 2016|Categories: Innovation & Digital Enablement|Tags: Innovation|

The Value of Clear Communication
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The Value of Clear Communication

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

The Value of Clear Communication

What can we do this week to improve upon the clarity of our communication? Quite a lot.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-05T23:08:54-07:00August 31, 2016|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: Leadership|

Leaders and “They”
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Leaders and “They”

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

Leaders and “They”

Weak leadership is prevalent but surmountable by starting with an attitude adjustment. Instead of thinking of other leaders as “they”, remember that it’s a team effort and collaborate as “we”.

Lisa Anderson2026-05-04T19:39:54-07:00August 26, 2016|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: Leadership|

How to Manage Supply Chain Complexity (using PM tools)
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How to Manage Supply Chain Complexity (using PM tools)

In The News, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Project & Program Management

How to Manage Supply Chain Complexity (using PM tools)

Supply chains continue to increase in complexity. I've observed this firsthand from managing hundreds of projects in manufacturing organizations over the last 25 years, including navigating end-to-end supply chain. Being able to effectively manage this complexity is essential to achieve important business objectives–growth and profitability.