In this episode of Interlinks podcast, Lisa Anderson, President of LMA Consulting Group and one of North America’s foremost supply chain advisors, explores with podcast host Patrick Daly the strategic imperative of supply chain visibility in today’s turbulent business environment, with a focus on how AI tools can deliver actionable insights.
ERP systems sit at the core of modern manufacturing—but most companies use only a fraction of their capability. In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson gives examples of how optimizing the ERP system can strengthen the supply chain—capacity, staffing, planning & scheduling and on-time delivery.
The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) is now the law of the land. Among the provisions in this expansive legislation are incentives to encourage business investment. But, how will the bill affect our supply chains, and will it provide support to grow domestic manufacturing? Lisa Anderson joined the DC Velocity podcast to offer some insights.
The U.S.–Mexico trade relationship is one of the most critical drivers of manufacturing supply chains today. With more than $800 billion in goods crossing the border annually, companies on both sides are rethinking their strategies for sourcing, production, logistics, and growth.
Artificial intelligence is sweeping through every corner of the enterprise. The winners will be those who apply it with discipline, tying use cases to real bottlenecks, aligning Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) with data and keeping humans in control for judgment, safety and accountability.
The merger of Union Pacific & Norfolk Southern marks one of the biggest shifts in U.S. rail. In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson explains how this deal could reshape freight movement, capacity and reliability across the country—and what it means for manufacturers and distributors relying on rail to keep supply chains running.
Robots aren’t just a futuristic concept—they’re already transforming how manufacturers and distributors stay competitive. In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson uses the example of Amazon to explain how robotics are filling labor gaps, boosting productivity and enabling greater flexibility across supply chains.
The economy has a distinct impact on manufacturing. Although U.S. manufacturing has gone sharply down with offshoring for lower wages, less regulations, and fewer hurdles, there remains a base crux of manufacturing might that is turning into a renaissance with favorable tax, tariff and interest rate policies.
In step change progress to depending on China (who has been unreliable in supplying critical minerals), a strategic partnership has been developed to replace this dependence for antibiotics. Not many companies can take over manufacturing of extended supply chains and scale up adequately. Thus, strategic partnerships can provide the resources and investments to scale and succeed.
Industrial automation is no longer optional—it’s the foundation for competitiveness and profitability. In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson shares what manufacturers must consider when investing in automation to boost efficiency, improve responsiveness and stay ahead in a rapidly changing marketplace.
