According to the Institute of Supply Management (ISM), manufacturing is gaining strong momentum with the fourth month in a row in expansionary territory. Exports are gaining as well with the trade deals. Smart manufacturers are preparing to scale profitably and better utilize AI-enabled systems and technologies.
Supply chain transformations and upgrades require the improved use of ERP. There is no doubt about it - ERP is the backbone of supply chain performance. Clients come to us to improve performance (typically profitable growth, customer service, and cash flow), and the better utilization of ERP was a key part of 100% of these clients and was required to deliver bottom line results.
In this episode of Leveraged Supply Chains, Andrew Stroup talks with Lisa Anderson, President of LMA Consulting Group, about the gap between what mid-market manufacturers plan and what their suppliers actually deliver Listen to the podcast to learn how SIOP and supplier data and promise dates interact.
When inventory accuracy fell to 85% and confidence in cost accounting declined, the company partnered with LMA Consulting Group to assess and optimize its ERP system. By improving data integrity, redesigning processes, and enhancing system utilization, inventory accuracy increased to 99.8%, profitability visibility improved, and leadership gained the insights needed to make better business decisions.
When a growing distributor needed a technology platform capable of supporting future growth, LMA Consulting Group guided the company through a structured ERP selection process. By focusing on business requirements, scalability, and customer service objectives, the company selected SAP Business One and established a stronger foundation for long-term growth and operational excellence.
When a growing company needed help selecting an ERP system, LMA Consulting Group provided the expertise, structure, and industry relationships necessary to simplify the process. By defining business requirements, narrowing the field to the best-fit providers, and guiding the evaluation, the company selected the right ERP solution while remaining focused on serving customers and growing the business.
Planning is becoming more complex, but smarter planning makes the difference. In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson outlines three key planning challenges manufacturers are facing today - and three ways to address them.
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.
Hyperscale manufacturing is an emerging operating model that applies the speed, scalability, and modularity of tech companies to physical production. Hyperscale manufacturing has accelerated in importance as geopolitical risks, national security, and domestic requirements and capabilities have become of paramount importance.
As manufacturing rebounds amid continued geopolitical uncertainty, real-time supply chain visibility has become essential to operational resilience. These companies can respond quickly to changing conditions and gain insights into what’s coming down the pike so that they can provide superior customer service and grow revenue and EBITDA.
