Hiring a SIOP Consultant? (A Guide for CEOs to Enhance SCM)
Discover why hiring a SIOP consultant can transform your company. Learn what to look for in an expert and how to ensure a successful SIOP implementation.
Proactive Strategies for Medtech Supply Chains
Companies are pursuing a global reconfiguration and reallocation of resources and upgrades to secure their medtech supply chains.
Bridging the Supply Chain Skills Gap
The supply chain is evolving—fast. But is your workforce keeping up? In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson highlights the growing skills gap in supply chain roles and what organizations must do to prepare. This video is a must-watch for leaders looking to stay competitive and future-ready.
Creating Scalability for Supply Chain Success
Like almost every manufacturing sector, the building and construction products industry generally worked through their backlog, focused on margins, and experienced an overall drop in customer demand last year, yet expect a positive year ahead.
Tariffs in the Garment Industry: Key Takeaways
Lisa Anderson, president of LMA Consulting, participated in a panel discussion on the garment industry to discuss the current status, expected tariffs, implications, and strategies for success.
The Value of Manufacturing Connector® in Supply Chain Success
From the inception of our supply chain consulting firm, relationships, partnerships, connections, and collaborations have been of paramount importance. Not only have these Manufacturing Connector® attributes been key to the growth of LMA Consulting, but also, more importantly, to the growth and success of our manufacturing clients.
Resilience in Ocean Shipping
Ocean shipping disruptions are no longer rare—they’re the new normal. From geopolitical unrest to port congestion and tariffs, global ocean freight is under constant pressure. In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson breaks down how manufacturers and distributors can build resilience into their ocean freight strategies and plan ahead. If you rely on ocean shipping, this one’s for you.
Why MRP Isn’t Fully Utilized in 80% of Companies; How the Best Differentiate
Why MRP Isn't Fully Utilized As we pay attention to trends across our clients and prospective clients, we are noticing a lack of understanding of why MRP (material requirements planning) isn't being fully utilized as depicted in our article "Case Study in Fueling Productivity, Profitability, & Performance with ERP [...]
Staying Ahead of Supply Chain Turmoil
What separates companies that thrive from those that stall in today’s chaotic landscape? In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson shares how companies are taking advantage of the current turmoil and turning it into opportunity. Whether you're facing labor issues, market volatility or supplier uncertainty, discover how to take the lead when others fall behind.
Top Seven Advantages of utilizing a Foreign Trade Zone in California
Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs) offer numerous benefits to businesses operating in California, especially in light of the current tariff rates of 30% on imports from China and 10% on imports from other countries. These zones are designated areas where goods can be imported, stored, and manufactured without being subject to customs duties until they enter the U.S. market.