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Although I meant this phrase in reference to 2020, there is no doubt 2021 will also be a pivotal year for manufacturing and supply chain. The pandemic created significant disruption yet it also created VAST opportunities for those already prepared and/or resilient and innovative. Customers [...]
CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA – December 30, 2020 – Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert, Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, President of LMA Consulting Group Inc., looks back at 2020 and recognizes a pivotal year for manufacturing and the supply chain. The pandemic caused considerable disruption for manufacturers and their supply chains. Yet, there were silver linings for many companies that accelerated growth. LMA Consulting Group works with manufacturers and distributors on strategy and end-to-end supply chain transformation to maximize the customer experience and enable profitable, scalable, dramatic business growth. Shifts in consumer demand disrupted supply chains for retailers and manufacturers alike. “Resilience [...]
I was recently quoted throughout an article in SelectHub "Manufacturing Trends: Leveraging Software and Tech to Maintain a Competitive Edge for 2021", and so it has been top of mind. Software and technology will be cornerstone to success as we emerge from the coronavirus pandemic. For example, according to the Hackett Group, 77% of companies have strengthened their commitment to digital transformation due to the COVID crisis. As discussed in the article, those companies moving forward with predictive maintenance, smart manufacturing, robots, cybersecurity, augmented reality and virtual reality will be positioned for success. Unfortunately, those still "largely manual" are likely to [...]
Why does the strategic supply chain matter? This is the topic of a recent collaboration with a global group of top supply chain consultants. We wrote an eBook available for free download (and is available for purchase on Amazon), "Thriving in the New Business Environment: Why The Strategic Supply Chain Matters". Clients are asking whether they should reshore, reevaluate sourcing networks, carry additional inventory, set up dual sources of supply, partner with local and/or regional companies and much more. These issues relate to strategic questions and cannot be answered with a simple yes or no. What is clear across the [...]
CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA – November 30, 2020 – Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert, Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, President of LMA Consulting Group Inc., is seeing manufacturers embrace Smart Manufacturing with a sustainable approach. Not only are manufacturers embracing the use of AI and other technologies, but they are also looking to improve packaging, products, and ultimately the supply chain. With improved designs and processes, products and packaging, Smart Manufacturing now includes recyclability and energy and waste reduction, leading to sustainability and cost savings. LMA Consulting Group works with manufacturers and distributors on strategy and end-to-end supply chain transformation to maximize [...]
I participate with a group of the top 1% of consultants worldwide (the Society for the Advancement of Consulting), and we hosted two panel discussions on Reshoring in a Post COVID World. I moderated the first session with consultants from North America and the Pacific Rim, and there was another [...]
I had the pleasure of representing the United States in the World Manufacturing Forum in thesession “Back to the Future: Manufacturing Beyond COVID-19“. I talked about the fact that weare at a crossroads between efficiency/ costs and resiliency/ responsiveness, how to turn that orinto an [...]
As manufacturers and distributors emerge from the coronavirus pandemic, they are focused on how to grow revenue and become more efficient and profitable to offset the typically negative impacts of COVID. In the situations where business has grown exponentially in consumer industries such as B2C (e-commerce), home improvement and certain grocery staples, focus still remains on the customer and how to serve them successfully as well as profitably. Thus, there has been significant interest in warehouse management systems and how to gain efficiencies and resiliency and what metrics to track to stay on top of progress. Listen to our webinar [...]
Are you paying attention to your leaders? You better! There is vast disruption. People are getting frustrated and tired of the coronavirus. Employees are anxious about the election and unrest. There are issues around the globe. Our best clients are on top of what's going on with their people [...]
It was time for an upgrade to modernize, clarify and take LMA Consulting to the next level! After a ton of work (especially in revamping the BLOG with a special thanks to Scott Herman of WebEditor Design Services), I'm thrilled to share our upgraded website with you. As you'll see, we have started to emphasize our three core focus areas: Manufacturing: We have a passion for working with manufacturers. When it comes to manufacturing, you need experts who have worked in every aspect of a manufacturer from planning production and materials management, running operations, managing inventory and capacity, leading cross-functional [...]
