According to the WorldMetrics.org report, 89% of manufacturers believe automation is key to increasing productivity. More importantly to increasing profitable growth, the report also finds that automation reduces manufacturing lead time by 75%.
Since the pandemic, the end-to-end supply chain has been in a constant state of disruption. Although it has calmed down since the height of the pandemic, disruption is simply the new norm. Since logistics is dependent on a system of systems, it is a sum of its parts, and [...]
The economy is facing headwinds with high inflation, interest rates, and concerning employment numbers. The world is on high-risk alert with the Russia Ukraine war, and the Israel Hamas war, which has expanded to Hezbollah.
A forward-looking supply chain strategy report by Lisa Anderson, emphasizing the importance of innovation and future-proofing in supply chain management.
Download Lisa's mid-year special report, FutureScape: Crafting Tomorrow's Supply Chain Today.
Escalating conflict in the Red Sea has exposed the vulnerability of global pharmaceutical supply chains and reinforced the importance of building more resilient sourcing and logistics strategies. In this interview, Lisa Anderson discusses how Houthi attacks on commercial shipping are increasing transportation costs, extending transit times, and prompting pharmaceutical [...]
As Mexico ushers in its first female president, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, and reaffirms its commitment to the "fourth transformation," Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, President of LMA Consulting Group Inc., shares her insights on how this political shift is expected to enhance nearshoring opportunities for U.S. manufacturers.
The risk of China has increased dramatically over the years. Early on, executives were concerned about intellectual property theft. Although that is still a concern, there are much bigger issues.
In this Green Sense podcast interview, Lisa Anderson discusses the future of global supply chains, including reshoring, nearshoring, sustainability, transportation disruptions, and the technologies helping organizations build more resilient and responsive supply networks.
The FTC is cracking down on bogus 'Made in America' claims. Lisa Anderson was quoted in Bloomberg Law on reshoring and near-shoring.
