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What Key Business Leaders Think Is Next

What do key business leaders think is next? That was the subject of one of the sessions at the premier conference for consultants. If you are a consultant and want to thrive (instead of having fits and starts as is the norm), this organization is a must! We gathered [...]

SAC: Consulting Society Announces Consulting Award Winners

Lisa Anderson, co-executive direct of SAC recognized this year’s Advancing Consulting Awards winners of the Corrie Shanahan Memorial Award for Advancing Consulting.

SAC: The Best Companies Innovate for Growth, Not Just Survival

Our most successful clients reacted to the pandemic by innovating," points out Lisa Anderson, president of Claremont, CA-based LMA Consulting Group, Inc and manufacturing expert known for creating supply chain resiliency. "Not only did these clients adapt quickly to the changing conditions, but they also got creative in looking for opportunities to innovate and thrive.

2024-06-16T15:38:43-07:00October 1, 2021|Categories: Innovation, Press Releases|Tags: , , , , |

The Surge in Manufacturing

According to Reuters, manufacturing gained significantly during the pandemic and remains strong.

  1. Factory orders BEAT expectations and rose 1.5% in June after increasing 2.3% in May. [...]

Logistics Capacity Constraints Abound. What to Do?

I recently met with the Inland Empire Economic Partnership's logistics council to discuss the state of logistics, and it was a compelling and concerning conversation with the thought leaders in that space. Here are a few facts to ponder [...]

When Will Supply Chains Catch Up?

I was excited to be featured on "Just the News" (a few minutes into the segment) earlier this week talking about what is going on with supply chain disruptions and when we will catch up. I also facilitated a panel of global supply chain experts on supply chain, material and logistics disruptions.

Shortages & Extended Lead Times – Starbucks, Building Materials & Much More

Starbucks is out of several items! Who would have thought? Unfortunately, they are not alone. Almost every client is experiencing shortages of materials, logistics services and more. For example, according to Freight Waves, FedEx Freight just announced they are immediately cutting service to 1400 less-than-truckload in an effort to [...]

Supply Chain Disruptions Driving Prices Up

The news is full of stories of rising prices propelled by supply chain disruptions. For example, the cost of lumber is creating extreme price increases for building and home upgrades. Supply Chain Dive noted that the cost of pallets could go up by 400% according to United Fresh Produce Association. On this same note, an NBC affiliate [...]

Supply Chain Management Review: When Will “Manufacturing as a Service” Become a Reality?

According to Lisa Anderson, president of LMA Consulting Group Inc., we are witnessing a transformation to maximize the customer experience which will enable profitable, scalable, and dramatic business growth.

2024-06-16T15:51:17-07:00May 4, 2021|Categories: Innovation, Manufacturing, Press Releases|Tags: , , |

SAC: Nominations Open for 2021 Advancing Consulting Awards

CLAREMONT, CA—The Society for the Advancement of Consulting® (SAC), a leading association of global consulting professionals, announced today that nominations are now open for its an annual award honoring two consultants who have advanced the profession in the previous year. The Corrie Shanahan Memorial Consulting Awards are named in [...]

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