What began as a coaching relationship evolved into a collaborative partnership focused on helping manufacturers and distributors improve performance. By combining expertise in supply chain planning, ERP systems, technology strategy, and operational execution, Lisa Anderson and Diane Garcia have helped clients achieve stronger, more sustainable results.
As volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA) increase, leaders who embrace what is possible will succeed. Instead of looking for roadblocks and considering them insurmountable, look for options, alternate paths, and creative solutions.
Lisa Anderson has been named one of the Top 50 Thought Leaders in Manufacturing for 2026 by Consult Clarity. These folks are recognized as influential voices shaping the future of manufacturing across areas such as digital transformation, operational excellence, supply chain strategy and Industry 4.0.
Continuous improvement has been the backbone of operational excellence for decades—but today’s pace of change has surpassed it. In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson explains why manufacturers must move beyond traditional continuous improvement and embrace collaborative innovation.
I was interviewed by the Intelligent Enterprise Leaders Alliance for their latest publication recently. Industry 4.0 is the next frontier of smart manufacturing. In the interview we discussed the smart way to embrace industry 4.0 with targeted, tactical, and transformative projects.
Generative AI won’t fix everything—and many projects miss the mark. In this quick Byte, Lisa Anderson explains why leaders should resist blanket rollouts, choose one well-scoped use case, and engage the people who do the work so AI boosts productivity instead of creating noise.
AI is transforming supply chains by handling data, analytics, and routine tasks faster than ever. But success still hinges on one distinctly human skill: critical thinking. In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson explains why leaders must create environments where their teams can question assumptions, connect the dots, and make sound decisions that technology alone can’t deliver.
Lisa Anderson is weighing in on the recently passed One Big Beautiful Act, a sweeping piece of legislation aimed at stimulating domestic business investment and revitalizing U.S. manufacturing.
As LMA Consulting celebrates its 20 year anniversary date, we wanted to recognize key colleagues with our LMA Advocate and LMA Futurist awards.
Encouraging strong teamwork paves the way for successful projects completion which contribute to company improvements and growth.
