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Supply Chain Bytes

Our quick-hitting video series that delivers concise, impactful insights on the latest supply chain changes, strategies, trends, and impacts —all in under 90 seconds

What does the Union Pacific Norfolk Southern merger mean for freight networks, capacity, and manufacturers’ supply chains?
Robots are reshaping supply chain operations by driving efficiency, filling labor gaps, and enabling scalable growth in manufacturing and logistics
address supply chain cargo spill risk and minimize disruption to operations
Industrial automation drives manufacturing success through AI, workforce upskilling, capacity expansion and tech upgrades

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Supply Chain Chats

We survey our clients and colleagues to understand the latest trends and impacts in our industry and summarize our findings.

.S. Mexico supply chains, cross-border trade, manufacturing and logistics flows on the border between the two nations
Software licensing: steps to address manufacturers software licensing pitfalls, including contracts, audits, vendor obligations and governance
Building a leadership talent pipeline through retention, training, and succession planning for future-ready teams.
Mid-market leaders are monitoring economic signals and lending shifts to guide investment decisions and strategic planning

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LMA Consulting Research and Special Reports

We survey our clients and colleagues to understand the latest trends and impacts in our industry and summarize our findings.

AI & Advanced Technologies in Manufacturing: How AI Powers Smart Supply Chains and Smarter Decisions

Futurescape - Crafting Tomorrow's Supply Chain Today

2023 Special Report

Thriving in 2022

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Watch Interviews with Lisa Anderson

Lisa Anderson frequently is interviewed by the media, and she also seeks out experts to interview to bring the latest trends and ideas to the forefront.

Lisa Anderson discusses supply chain logistics, the economy, implications for businesses and strategies for success
The most important strategy to minimize the impact of sudden tariff changes is to create a resilient supply chain. Addressing tariffs requires a short-term and long-term strategy. In the short term, you must stay ahead of changing conditions, enhance your supply chain visibility so that you know the origin and risks of your end-to-end supply chain and be ready to move rapidly.
exploding pager supply chain concerns
Expert analysis on Boeing’s supply chain, offering strategies for resilience amid challenges, enhancing industry understanding

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Watch Webinars with Lisa Anderson

We often speak and/or lead webinars on timely topics trending and impacting manufacturing and the supply chain.

tariffs turbulence supply chain resilience—diverse sourcing, visibility, backup planning mitigate disruption in global chains
Strategies for achieving agile and robust supply chain management to enhance resilience and efficiency
Strategies to overcome supply chain challenges and capitalize on opportunities through resilience and innovation
Solutions to the top supply chain challenges, enhancing resilience and operational efficiency in your supply chain

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Listen to Insights to Improve your Business & Career While on the Go

While walking, driving or on the go, listen to insights, strategies and even discussions to improve your business, and career and life

The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) is now the law of the land. Among the provisions in this expansive legislation are incentives to encourage business investment. But, how will the bill affect our supply chains, and will it provide support to grow domestic manufacturing? Lisa Anderson joined the DC Velocity podcast to offer some insights.
logistics & critical minerals trends: port volume, tariff effects, interest-rate shifts and supply-chain resilience metrics
Manufacturers face urgent workforce needs, driving a renewed focus on skills development and attracting talent to support operations
move manufacturing to the US amid labor, automation, and cost challenges

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Watch Panel Discussions

While walking, driving or on the go, listen to insights, strategies and even discussions to improve your business, and career and life

Tariffs in the garment industry are changing sourcing strategies and forcing supply chains to adapt to rising costs and global pressure
Strategies for enhancing supply chain resiliency and agility, ensuring continuous operations and future success
The world of supply chain and logistics has been plagued with volatility, disruptions, geopolitical issues, concerns about energy availability and transition, and increased regulations.
Navigating Volatility: Fundamental Strategies - Image showcasing essential approaches for success during uncertain times

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LMA Consulting Books

We are constantly reviewing what’s important for client’s success and what’s working and compile our insights into books.

FutureScape
Special Report

Special report discussing crafting tomorrow’s supply chain today with talent, technology, and reconfigured supply chains.

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SIOP (Sales Inventory Operations Planning)

The playbook for navigating supply chain chaos and creating predictable revenue, an operational rhythm & EBITDA growth.

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Future Proofing - Manufacturing and the Supply Chain

Future-Proofing Manufacturing & Supply Chain Post COVID-19

The restart recipe for safely, efficiently and successfully getting back to business and prepare to thrive after the pandemic.

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