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Stay informed with the latest news and insights from LMA Consulting Group. Explore company updates, press releases, media coverage, event highlights, and timely perspectives on the trends shaping manufacturing, supply chains, and operational performance. Whether announcing new initiatives, sharing industry recognition, or commenting on emerging market developments, this category keeps you connected to the latest thinking, achievements, and activities driving innovation and business success.

How Manufacturing Leaders Maintain Momentum in an Era of Constant Disruption

Manufacturing leaders can no longer wait for disruption to pass. Learn how leading manufacturers are responding to tariffs, geopolitical risk, AI, labor shortages, and changing customer expectations by strengthening planning, building resilient supply chains, leveraging technology strategically, and investing in the people and capabilities that drive long-term profitable growth.

2026-07-07T15:30:33-07:00July 6, 2026|Categories: In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Manufacturers Should Not Confuse AI Tools with Effective SIOP Processes

Lisa Anderson explains why AI cannot replace a formal SIOP process. While technology can improve analysis and decision-making, successful planning still requires strong business processes, cross-functional alignment, operational discipline, and organizational accountability.

2026-06-16T20:47:00-07:00June 11, 2026|Categories: Supply Chain Planning, SIOP / Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Press Releases|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |
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Reshaping Supply Chains with Technology

Geopolitical uncertainty, supply chain disruptions, talent challenges, and rapidly evolving technologies are reshaping manufacturing and distribution. In this ASCM webinar, Lisa Anderson explores the trends influencing supply chain strategy and explains how resilient, proactive organizations can turn complexity into competitive advantage.

2026-06-14T13:21:33-07:00May 13, 2026|Categories: In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |
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LMA Consulting Group, Led by Supply Chain Expert Lisa Anderson, Celebrates 21 Years

LMA Consulting Group is celebrating 21 years of helping manufacturers and distributors navigate changing supply chain demands, operational challenges and evolving technologies.

2026-06-21T12:05:26-07:00May 12, 2026|Categories: Press Releases, Supply Chain Technology & Enablement, Data, Analytics & AI|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Why SIOP Fails at the Supplier Level (And What To Do About It)

In this episode of Leveraged Supply Chains, Andrew Stroup talks with Lisa Anderson, President of LMA Consulting Group, about the gap between what mid-market manufacturers plan and what their suppliers actually deliver Listen to the podcast to learn how SIOP and supplier data and promise dates interact.

2026-06-14T17:46:00-07:00May 9, 2026|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Planning, SIOP / Integrated Business Planning (IBP)|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |
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Is Arson the Way to Demand a Pay Rise?

Crime is no way to make a point, but many in the logistics field can understand the frustration. The Ontario warehouse arsonist was allegedly angry about pay. But that's not the way to demand a raise. Logistics companies have to be competitive with the rest of the country even though there are high costs and regulations in the state.

2026-07-06T20:53:35-07:00April 30, 2026|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: , , , , , |
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Could the Iran War Trigger a Bigger Trade Crisis Than COVID?

As the Iran war simmers, trade experts ask whether it could reshape supply chains more deeply than COVID, forcing companies to rethink strategies to counter further geopolitical shocks. The back-to-back crises of the pandemic and the Iran war have altered how many companies now assess risk.

2026-06-21T12:21:05-07:00April 24, 2026|Categories: In The News, Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , |
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Transportation Trends and Opportunities as Supply Chains Reshape

As supply chains reshape with changing geopolitical and trade conditions, transportation evolves. Transportation and goods movement systems remained largely intact, yet as supply chain networks evolve and artificial intelligence (AI) takes hold, transportation infrastructure and related networks will transform to provide superior customer value in an efficient and profitable manner.

2026-06-21T12:25:34-07:00April 16, 2026|Categories: In The News, Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Rebuilding Industrial Manufacturing in the U.S.

Tariffs, sweeping policy changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill, heightened geopolitical risk and the accelerating impact of artificial intelligence, is leading companies to rethink where and how they build their products and serve their customers. After decades of offshoring, fragile global supply chains and margin pressure, U.S. manufacturing, mining, and construction are entering a decisive new growth cycle.

2026-06-21T12:30:39-07:00April 15, 2026|Categories: In The News, Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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