“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

Advanced planning strategies for manufacturing planning excellence to optimize production and operational efficiency

Advanced Planning Strategies to Optimize Manufacturing Success

The world is VUCA-laden (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity) and trending to greater volatility as risk heightens, supply chains unravel and short-term priorities remain intact.

Tariff impact on supply chains drives shipping declines, inventory shortages, higher prices, and empty shelves across U.S. markets

Tariff Impact on Supply Chains: How Shortages and Rising Costs Are Unfolding

Before Trump took office, let alone announced or implemented his tariffs plan, many major companies brought in extra inventory of products to the US in an attempt to mitigate the impact of potential tariffs, but the buffer will run out soon.

Tariffs and reshoring spark a Southern California logistics shift, reshaping warehousing, jobs, and port activity across the region

Southern California Faces Logistics Shift Under Tariffs

If you have domestic production and you’re going to move products into Southern California because you want to supply customers here, you do have a choice.

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

High speed freight train illustrating acceleration of supply chain innovation through advanced processes and technologies for enhanced performance

Accelerate from 0 to 60 with Advanced Processes & Technologies in the Supply Chain

In this VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous) laden supply chain environment, the successful companies leverage the power of speed and acceleration. Resiliency is required to survive in times of heavy disruption.

Top supply chain trends insights on resilience, automation, and growth for manufacturing and distribution leaders

Supply Chain Trends & Takeaways

Over the last two weeks, we participated in three supply chain summits, conferences and/or annual meetings (with a west coast bent), and so we thought we’d pass on the key highlights and action items most relevant to our clients and colleagues.

Tariffs playbook for manufacturers and logistics leaders to navigate disruption and strengthen global and regional supply chains

Your Tariffs Playbook & Path Forward in Supply Chain

Tariffs continue to cause great stress in the financial markets and with certain industries. In fact, it divides manufacturers from distributors, logistics, and goods movement industries largely dependent on imports and trade.