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.
Through ASCM leadership, Harvey Mudd executive roundtables, and student-led manufacturing projects, LMA Consulting Group helped connect manufacturers, educators, and future leaders. These collaborative efforts strengthened workforce development, operational improvement, and innovation across the manufacturing community.
Deep sea mining is gaining momentum, and it could reshape supply chains. In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson explains recent developments in deep sea mining and why they create new opportunities for manufacturers.
A new wave of manufacturing is emerging - driven by advances in computing, artificial intelligence, and the need for speed and scale simultaneously. In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson explains how Terafab is changing the complexion of computing and what it means for hyperscale manufacturing.
In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson explains how manufacturers can leverage advancements in drone technology to respond more quickly and effectively to customer needs. From improving responsiveness to enabling new delivery and operational capabilities, drones are opening new possibilities across the supply chain.
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.
In this episode of Supply Chain Chats, Lisa Anderson talks with Eric P. Rose about the realities of bringing new products to market in today’s complex supply chain environment. Watch the full discussion to learn how organizations can develop innovative products that not only excite the market but can also be produced efficiently and profitably.
Tariffs continue to cause great stress in the financial markets and with certain industries. In fact, it divides manufacturers from distributors, logistics, and goods movement industries largely dependent on imports and trade.
As supply chains have increasingly become more complex with greater risks, volatility, and costs, digitizing with smart supply chains has become integral to success. Smart supply chains powered by AI are helping industrial producers improve forecasting, streamline operations, and increase their bottom line.
Global supply chains started a full transformation in 2025 spurred on with geopolitical risk and encouraged by tariffs, and the pace accelerates as the New Year kicks off with geopolitics dominating the conversation and fundamentals making a comeback. We review learnings from the prior year and priorities for success in 2026.
