“Manufacturers call us when they want to transform, upgrade, and optimize their supply chain processes, when Sales & Operations are out of whack, and to automate & better utilize ERP & related technologies to drive profitable growth”

Lisa Anderson

A top consultant worldwide and ranked #16 SAP’s Supply Chain Influencers, Lisa Anderson and the LMA Consulting team have the expertise, vision, and proven track record to drive profitable growth and create customer value for manufacturers and distributors. Known as practical, results-oriented and collaborative, LMA stands out from the crowd with planning and supply chain transformation (demand, supply), process optimization and harmonization (upgrades, disciplines), and the use of systems (ERP & advanced technologies). We are the strongest link in your supply chain.

SIOP

SIOP
Designing, implementing, and upgrading Sales and Operations Planning processes to support customer growth, scalability, and operating cash flow.

Manufacturing

MANUFACTURING
From profitable growth to operational performance, clients gain system-wide improvement resulting in increased business value & customer success.

Supply Chain

SUPPLY CHAIN
Setting resilient supply chain strategies, clients benefit from industry-tested best practices to maximize the customer experience, profitability and cash flow.

Technology

TECHNOLOGY
Architecting technology roadmaps & selecting best fit ERP & related software (CRM, Forecasting, WMS, B2B/B2C etc.), clients improve ROI.
LMA CONSULTING GROUP BY THE NUMBERS
You’ll gain bottom line results, broad experience from both sides of the fence (industry and consulting), and robust resources, connections and trusted thought leadership.

30+

Years of Manufacturing and Supply Chain Experience

100+

Client Engagements and Repeat Contracts

1,059+

Thought Leadership Publications

23+

Awards and accolades

Author & Speaker

Lisa Anderson bolsters CEO, CFO, financial and equity, general management, manufacturing and supply chain professionals to be forward-thinking, customer-focused, resilient and profitable.

FutureScape: Crafting
Tomorrow’s Supply Chain Today

Special report discussing crafting tomorrow’s supply chain today with talent, technology, & reconfigured supply chains.

SIOP (Sales Inventory Operations Planning)

The playbook for navigating supply chain chaos and creating predictable revenue, an operational rhythm & EBITDA growth.

Future Proofing - Manufacturing and the Supply Chain

Future-Proofing Manufacturing & Supply Chain Post COVID-19

The restart recipe for safely, efficiently and successfully getting back to business and prepare to thrive after the pandemic.

LISA ANDERSON IN THE NEWS

Targeted Industry 4.0 Transformation: predictive maintenance, vision detection, automated packaging and RPA powering smarter manufacturing

The Smart Way to Embrace Industry 4.0

I was interviewed by the Intelligent Enterprise Leaders Alliance for their latest publication recently.  Industry 4.0 is the next frontier of smart manufacturing. In the interview we discussed the smart way to embrace industry 4.0 with targeted, tactical, and transformative projects.

Supply Chain Challenges and Solutions: Enhancing Productivity and Profitability - LMA Consulting Group

Key Trends and Technologies Powering Distribution Success

Distributors play a critical role in the supply chain in connecting manufacturers to customers with inventory, logistics, and fulfillment. As tariffs, geopolitical risks, and tax and regulatory changes take place, supply chains will evolve. Forward-thinking distributors are determining how to mitigate risks and take advantage of the opportunities that emerge with artificial intelligence and advanced technologies.

tariffs turbulence supply chain resilience—diverse sourcing, visibility, backup planning mitigate disruption in global chains

Tariffs & Turbulence: Strategies for Supply Chain Resilience

Global supply chains are being reshaped by shifting tariffs, trade regulations and geopolitical uncertainty. In this ASCM Inland Empire webinar, Lisa Anderson, President of ASCM-IE, and Ed Knab, international trade and customs expert, explore the ripple effects of tariffs on manufacturers and distributors—and the strategies companies can use to stay resilient.

Accolades

Who We Work With

Coca-Cola Company
PCC
Corona Season after Season
Esterline
Attends
Sydor Optics
Paragon Distribution Services
Quiet Cool
Green Dot
Nestle Nutrition

What You Should be Reading

Software licensing

Software Licensing: What Manufacturers Must Get Right

Software runs virtually every company, especially manufacturers—ERP, CRM, MES and much more. Mismanaged licenses can trigger surprise costs, and disruptions. In this session, Lisa Anderson talks with legal specialists in software licensing, about the practical moves leaders should make before, during and after contracting.

strategic talent stockpile in manufacturing—cross-training, retention, and engagement building a resilient, scalable workforce

Honoring Workers & Creating a Strategic Stockpile of Talent

Honor your team members. Manufacturers have no hope of scaling up to meet the surge coming down the pike without the engagement of their teams. Excitement is building as high tech meets high touch in manufacturing, and the best companies see their talent as a strategic asset.

evolving logistics & regional supply chains: new rail, truck and air routes supporting manufacturing shifts and booming port throughput

Logistics Will Evolve & Remain Relevant

The Southern California ports had a record-breaking month as the tariffs smoothed out and companies started preparing for peak season. As supply chains evolve significantly over the next several years, logistics systems will evolve. Companies must think ahead, predictively evolve their networks, modernize and upgrade their facilities, processes, and technologies.