From rising geopolitical tensions to escalating customer expectations, companies are reassessing what they control and what they should. Discover how vertical integration can help manufacturers strengthen resilience, improve visibility and gain a competitive edge.
Since tariffs went into effect, supply chain vulnerabilities have been exposed. We are in a global supply chain with wildly varying levels of risk and exposure depending on the country of origin, product composition and each specific company's strategy.
Where do we stand with imports & exports? The U.S. broke records with the highest trade deficit (imports - exports) on record in 2024 at $1.2 trillion. Q1's trade deficit set records at a massive $465 billion, as companies pulled goods in early to mitigate the potential impact of [...]
Congress passed what has been referred to as the "One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB)", and it has been signed into law. There are far-reaching implications for manufacturers and supply chain organizations. The bottom line is that it is expected to spur growth and success with tax benefits and supporting incentives.
New legislation isn’t just a legal issue — it’s a supply chain issue. In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson breaks down the ripple effect of the Big Beautiful bill for manufacturers. Lisa outlines what supply chain leaders should consider — and how to stay proactive.
Lisa Anderson of LMA Consulting Group has been recognized as a leading woman driving innovation in logistics and supply chain by Global Trade. As the supply chain has become more complex and interconnected, predictive agility, forward-thinking innovation, and bold leadership have become integral to success.
LMA Consulting Group, Inc., a leading expert in manufacturing strategy and supply chain transformation, proudly marks its 20th anniversary. Founded in 2025 by Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD.
Critical minerals are the backbone of modern manufacturing—from EV batteries to defense systems. But as demand surges and global access becomes more restricted, how can manufacturers secure their supply chains? In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson breaks down what’s at stake, why these minerals matter, initiatives in progress and what to consider for the future.
Stay focused on continual improvement of your processes to keep your business at the forefront of your industry. Focus on the best practices in common across improvement programs and utilize the five keys to success.
Lisa Anderson shares expert views on AI in supply chain planning, forecasting, SIOP, and real-time inventory visibility in a new publication from Intelligent Enterprise Leaders Alliance: 'AI & Analytics in Supply Chain'.
