In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson explains why the discovery of lithium matters: lithium is a critical input for batteries, electronics and electric vehicles - and the U.S. has historically relied on imports and overseas refining. Lisa outlines what manufacturers should be thinking about now to prepare and take advantage of this shift.
In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson explains why manufacturers must focus on building capabilities for regional supply chain independence. We discuss how the conflict in the Middle East is highlighting the critical importance of regional supply chains and strategies for success.
Smart proactive companies are moving supply chains from global to local - or regional at a minimum. Yet the best companies are doing that while also focusing on resiliency. Our best clients are getting ahead of the pack with proactive strategies to move towards local with resiliency.
LMA Consulting Group, Inc., a leader in manufacturing strategy and supply chain transformation, led by Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, joins the national spotlight for Manufacturing Month by highlighting the renewed strength and strategic importance of U.S. manufacturing.
The U.S.–Mexico trade relationship is one of the most critical drivers of manufacturing supply chains today. With more than $800 billion in goods crossing the border annually, companies on both sides are rethinking their strategies for sourcing, production, logistics, and growth.
In step change progress to depending on China (who has been unreliable in supplying critical minerals), a strategic partnership has been developed to replace this dependence for antibiotics. Not many companies can take over manufacturing of extended supply chains and scale up adequately. Thus, strategic partnerships can provide the resources and investments to scale and succeed.
From rising geopolitical tensions to escalating customer expectations, companies are reassessing what they control and what they should. Discover how vertical integration can help manufacturers strengthen resilience, improve visibility and gain a competitive edge.
Companies are pursuing a global reconfiguration and reallocation of resources and upgrades to secure their medtech supply chains.
Moving manufacturing to the U.S. is no simple task. Capital, labor, and automation determine who can succeed—and who gets left behind.
In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson, President of LMA Consulting Group, spotlights the unmatched power of manufacturing in driving economic growth. From job creation and innovation to fueling supply chains and national security, manufacturing is at the heart of a thriving economy. Tune in for a quick dive into why forward-thinking businesses must prioritize and invest in their manufacturing strategy to stay competitive.
