New legislation isn’t just a legal issue — it’s a supply chain issue. In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson breaks down the ripple effect of the Big Beautiful bill for manufacturers. Lisa outlines what supply chain leaders should consider — and how to stay proactive.
As companies experience slowing backlogs, high interest rates, and inflationary spikes in costs over the last few years, revving up sales and keeping margins intact has become of paramount importance.
Sales forecasting, also known as demand planning, is integral to achieving profitable growth. To ensure superior service and operational performance, visibility into customer and operational requirements is a must.
LMA Consulting Group, Inc., a leading expert in manufacturing strategy and supply chain transformation, proudly marks its 20th anniversary. Founded in 2025 by Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD.
Stay focused on continual improvement of your processes to keep your business at the forefront of your industry. Focus on the best practices in common across improvement programs and utilize the five keys to success.
We have noticed that clients that think long-term are far more successful than those that respond to events as they occur. Companies that think long-term surpass the rest as they are ready for changing conditions and leverage opportunities for success.
SIOP (Sales Inventory Operations Planning) is proving to be a critical tool for clients in successfully navigating volatile and complex business environment turbulence. Tariffs have thrown a wrench into demand and supply plans.
Selecting the right SIOP consultant can make the difference between a successful implementation and a missed opportunity. Learn how to evaluate SIOP expertise, ask the right questions, and choose a partner that will accelerate results, improve profitability, and drive long-term supply chain transformation.
Like almost every manufacturing sector, the building and construction products industry generally worked through their backlog, focused on margins, and experienced an overall drop in customer demand last year, yet expect a positive year ahead.
From the inception of our supply chain consulting firm, relationships, partnerships, connections, and collaborations have been of paramount importance. Not only have these Manufacturing Connector® attributes been key to the growth of LMA Consulting, but also, more importantly, to the growth and success of our manufacturing clients.
