Why Railroads Matter
There has been a lot of conversation about railroads lately. Why should we be concerned about keeping the railroads moving?
Just-In-Time When Supply Chains Are Backlogged
The rising cost of transportation bottlenecks and service delays have left logistics managers with much to manage. Calculating the total cost of these issues is difficult when only addressing a predetermined price per transaction. Strategic partnerships between shippers and carriers can mitigate pain points and lead to a better customer experience. But, how can logistics partners improve the supply chain and reduce cost in today’s operating environment and create resilience in logistic operations?
Current Status & Opportunities in the Global Supply Chain
I am co-Executive Director of the Society for the Advancement of Consulting, and during our Annual Meeting, I facilitated a panel about the state of supply chain.
USA Today: Black October is here: Transport delays, labor shortages slow supply chain as holiday shopping begins
Lisa Anderson was quoted in USA Today about the current state of the supply chain and how it could impact the holiday season.
NewsNation WGN Interview with Lisa Anderson about Supply Chain Disruptions
NewsNation WGN interviewed Lisa Anderson about the supply chain issues that have plagued the west coast ports and that are now showing up as backups on the east and gulf coasts as well. We discussed why this is happening and what can be done.
Supply Chain Disruptions Have Become an Excuse
The issue is if we are running hand to mouth, any disruption can create chaos. Clearly, the pandemic created chaos upfront, but it has now become an excuse. It is quite clear that the global supply chain is out of alignment and will not magically realign itself. There are [...]
TNCRadio Live: Is There a Silver Lining in the Cloud of Confusion in Today’s Supply Chain?
Lisa Anderson, manufacturing and supply chain expert and president of LMA Consulting Group discusses inflation and deflation and where we are truly headed in regards to the many problems involving the supply chain. Is There a Silver Lining in the Cloud of Confusion in Today's Supply Chain?
News Nation: COVID-19 Protests Threaten Canada-US Border Trade
Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, President of LMA Consulting Group Inc., comments that the protest will cause delays, it will cause rerouting, it will cause people to fly again, if they are desperate.
Container Ships, Ports, Trucks, Rail Oh My!
The global supply chain situation remains in a constant state of chaos. $1 billion of goods flows through the ports per day, and so there is a BIG ripple effect on the supply chain. Although there is a lot of talk and action by various groups to improve the [...]
Washington Blade: Business Experts Split on Criticism of Buttigieg on supply chain issues
Lisa Anderson, a supply chain expert and blogger with the Claremont, Calif.-based LMA Consulting Group, said Buttigieg has fallen short in his role as transportation secretary amid the supply crisis, concluding with respect to objections over his performance: unfortunately the criticism is warranted.