Congratulations to LMA Award Winners
As LMA Consulting celebrates its 20 year anniversary date, we wanted to recognize key colleagues with our LMA Advocate and LMA Futurist awards.
Professionals of the Inland Empire Talk Commerce, Collaboration & Community
Kathleen McEntee and Lisa Anderson join host, John Tulac to discuss commerce, collaboration and community. Listen to the discussion on how these trusted advisors and experts interact with each other to drive business success in the region.
LMA Consulting Highlights Ripple Effects of LA Fires on Supply Chains
Lisa Anderson warns that the recent devastating fires in Los Angeles County will have far-reaching impacts on supply chains well beyond the immediate area. With over 100,000 people displaced and critical infrastructure, IT systems and power grids affected, businesses across industries must prepare for disruptions that could persist for months.
Digitization of the Supply Chain Drives Profitable Growth
According to a McKinsey study, investment in supply chain digitization is slowing down after rapid growth in 2020-2023. On the other hand, the McKinsey Global Supply Chain Leader Survey finds that nine out of 10 respondents continue to experience supply chain challenges. And, according to Reuters, supply chain glitches [...]
Challenges, Risks & Opportunities in E-Commerce & Logistics
In attending the Southern California E-Commerce & Logistics Summit, it is clear that focusing on global logistics as a system of systems is paramount (special shout out to Fran Inman for the use of her phrase). Not one link in the supply chain can succeed on its own.
The Aerospace Supply Chain & the Impacts of Boeing
The aerospace supply chain has been struggling to recover since the pandemic. The industry has been plagued with shortages, labor issues, and supply chain issues. According to McKinsey, demand was back to 97% of pre-pandemic levels as of December 2023.
Strategies for Gaining Packaging Efficiencies in Your Supply Chain
Since packaging is typically 10-40% of the retail price of products, there is no doubt it adds up to a relevant factor in product cost and waste.
Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & SIOP Expert and President of LMA Consulting Initiates Cross-Organizational Alignment for Supply Chain Success
Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, known as the Strongest Link in Your Supply Chain® and President of LMA Consulting Group Inc., works with organizations to improve and protect supply chains by initiating cross-organizational alignment.
Upgrade CRM Processes & Software to Ensure a Superior Customer Experience
During times of volatility it is of paramount importance to stay in tune with your customers. Otherwise, you could set and execute strategies that are a waste of limited time, money, and resources as conditions evolve. We are seeing a great reset occur. Baby boomer owners of closely-held companies are selling.
Supply Chain Collaboration & VMI to Get Ahead of Economic Challenges
Manufacturers are experiencing continued inflationary pressures threatening customer service and profit margins with record-breaking price increases and lack of material availability. To add fuel to the fire, they are also starting to worry about preparing for a potential recession.