How to Avoid Supply Chain Disasters: Inc. From the Ground Up
Lisa Anderson, a supply chain expert and consultant who founded LMA Consulting Group, says projecting future demand is paramount when facing a demand surge.
Manufacturing in the USA with Lisa Anderson
In this episode of Interlinks I converse with Lisa Anderson of LMA Consulting in the Los Angeles metro area about manufacturing in the USA.
Although Manufacturing Declined, the Smart are Planning for a Renaissance
Manufacturing may be slowing today, but the long-term outlook remains strong for prepared companies. Learn why resilient supply chains, modern ERP systems, SIOP, and strategic investments will help manufacturers capitalize on the next manufacturing renaissance.
Managing Inventory and Cost to Navigate Economic Turbulence
Economic uncertainty is putting pressure on margins and cash flow, but proactive manufacturers are responding strategically. Learn how inventory optimization, SIOP, ERP, and better supply chain planning can reduce costs while maintaining customer service and preparing for future growth.
Geopolitical Risk & Supply Chain Resilience
There is substantial geopolitical risk with China. Look no further than the South China Seas. Philippine officials say Chinese forces seized two naval boats in a disputed South China Sea shoal. A few days prior, a Philippine ship and a Chinese vessel collided. It is a risky situation in the South China Seas.
Lisa Anderson, Supply Chain Expert Highlights Positive Changes for U.S. Manufacturers Through Nearshoring Amid Mexico’s Presidential Election
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.
Succeeding with Regional Manufacturing & Optimizing Supply Chain
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.
Diversify to Thrive in Manufacturing & Supply Chain
If you are dependent on any region, non-friendly country, customer, supplier, material, or anything noteworthy to your success, you must diversify. Although this concept has always been true, the pandemic highlighted the critical importance. Some companies simply lost their source of supply overnight and have not recovered if not diversified.
UPS Wins USPS Business with Regional Approach
According to UPS's CEO, UPS’ network flexibility gave it an edge over FedEx in landing a deal with the U.S. Postal Service. Instead of following a hub-and-spoke model to service the USPS, UPS can use its regional gateways to support the local and regional requirements of the USPS customers.
Supply Chain Disruptions & Chokepoints Dominate
The latest Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse has caused massive diversions on the East Coast and in the Baltimore region and points out the need for backup sources of supply and agility in the supply chain.