There will a resounding resurgence of manufacturing near-term. According to a new report from The Reshoring Initiative®, reshoring broke records in 2020 and exceeded foreign direct investment (FDI) for the first time since 2013. Not only did it beat FDI, but it beat it by nearly 100%! Also, according to the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) [...]
Lisa Anderson, president of Claremont, CA-based LMA Consulting Group, Inc and manufacturing expert known for creating supply chain resiliency talks about some of the key issues: limited resources, production, shipping, talent, data and business intelligence to name a few.
According to a recent National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) survey, the vast majority (88%) expect sales, production and prices to increase next year despite the supply challenges. In working with clients across multiple industries such as biotech, building and construction products, and food and beverage, there is no doubt [...]
Lisa Anderson interviews Michele Nash-Hoff. Listen as they talk about reshoring and the resurgence of manufacturing.
According to surveys in both North America and Europe, executives are not just talking about reshoring; they are taking action. Does that mean globalization is dead?
The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped manufacturing and global supply chains, exposing vulnerabilities while accelerating innovation, digitization, and new ways of working. As organizations adapted to unprecedented disruption, industry leaders around the world came together through the World Manufacturing Foundation's "Back to the Future" initiative to explore the future of [...]
In this panel discussion, Lisa Anderson joins manufacturing leaders to explore the future of manufacturing, reshoring, supply chain resilience, automation, and technology. Learn how manufacturers are adapting to changing customer demands and preparing for long-term growth in an increasingly dynamic global environment.
Can people and robots work side by side? In this interview, Lisa Anderson and Fender Guitar's Ed Magee discuss how manufacturers can balance technology and workforce development to improve resilience, drive innovation, and future-proof their operations.
Innovation often starts with people, process, and continuous improvement. Learn how Ingram Micro leveraged leadership development and Lean initiatives to generate more than $1 million in savings while building a culture focused on operational excellence and innovation.
In this APICS San Fernando Valley panel discussion, Lisa Anderson joins fellow manufacturing leaders to share insights on career growth, leadership, mentorship, and the opportunities available for women in manufacturing and supply chain management.
