Workforce Needs in the Manufacturing Sector
Lisa Anderson discussed the future of talent for manufacturers, distributors and supply chain organizations and the impact of automation, robotics, and advanced technologies
Lisa Anderson discussed the future of talent for manufacturers, distributors and supply chain organizations and the impact of automation, robotics, and advanced technologies
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.
The supply chain is evolving—fast. But is your workforce keeping up? In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson highlights the growing skills gap in supply chain roles and what organizations must do to prepare. This video is a must-watch for leaders looking to stay competitive and future-ready.
Supply chain is in a state of volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA). Whether you look at the impacts related to wars and chokepoints throughout the world, the uncertain economy and resulting backlogs, or the uncertainty of the reliability of key sources of supply [...]
Innovation is essential to thriving in today's volatile business environment. Drawing on lessons from QC Manufacturing and real-world experience, Lisa Anderson explains how innovation in people, culture, processes, and products drives growth, profitability, resilience, and long-term success.
Talent is such a critical topic that we will keep our eyes and ears out for unique strategies and fresh ideas for success.
There might not be a need. Since it is one of the largest expenses your company will undertake, and, more importantly, it will impact customer performance and profitability (positively or negatively), there is no reason to jump into the deep end of the pool before understanding the value to your growth and success.
Organizations certainly want to move quickly to begin reaping the benefits of the new ERP system as soon as possible, but Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing and Supply Chain expert and president of LMA Consulting Group, cautions that it’s better to take the time to get the vendor selection process right than to rush into something that you might regret down the road.
The past year has seen a constant struggle for obtaining supply. Manufacturers face numerous challenges, from issues with the supply chain to a lack of factory workers. Meanwhile, demand — at least in the consumer and new-home construction segments — has surged. This creates a challenge for distributors. Many [...]
"Change management determines ERP implementation success" may be the most-ignored advice in the enterprise technology realm. That doesn't make it any less important. ERP offers significant business advantages -- but only if it is widely adopted. And that means CIOs and other leaders must prioritize people. "Particularly in [...]