In The News Archives

Explore media coverage featuring Lisa Anderson and LMA Consulting Group’s insights on manufacturing, supply chain, and operational performance. Read expert commentary, interviews, and industry perspectives published by leading business and trade publications, where Lisa shares practical strategies for navigating today’s most pressing supply chain, operations, and leadership challenges. Stay informed on emerging trends, market developments, and the issues shaping the future of manufacturing and global supply chains.

Supply Chain Automation is Changing the Landscape
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Supply Chain Automation is Changing the Landscape

In The News, Supply Chain Technology & Enablement, Execution & Fulfillment Systems

Supply Chain Automation is Changing the Landscape

Automation is coming, whether or not we get on board. Most executives do not want to be the guinea pig for new technology as they cannot afford disruption and risk.

admin2026-06-28T19:10:49-07:00January 2, 2024|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Technology & Enablement, Execution & Fulfillment Systems|Tags: AI, Amazon effect, automation, customer service, Data & Analytics, digital transformation, ERP, predictive analytics, profitability, robotics, scalability, Supply chain visibility|

IE Industrial Market to Face Challenges in 2024
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IE Industrial Market to Face Challenges in 2024

In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience

IE Industrial Market to Face Challenges in 2024

Owners of Inland industrial properties should prepare for a bumpy ride in 2024.

admin2026-06-28T19:14:41-07:00December 26, 2023|Categories: In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: distribution, geopolitical risk, Performance & Risk, Resiliency, Risk Management, scalability, supply chain disruptions|

Best Production Planning Software – SelectHub
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Best Production Planning Software – SelectHub

In The News, Supply Chain Technology & Enablement, Planning & Optimization Systems (APS)

Best Production Planning Software – SelectHub

Production planning software is a manufacturing solution that helps you plan for and supervise essential workflows in the production process. Lisa Anderson gives her tips on what you should look for.

admin2026-06-28T19:17:47-07:00December 23, 2023|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Technology & Enablement, Planning & Optimization Systems (APS)|Tags: APS, capacity planning, customer service, Data & Analytics, ERP, MPS, operational excellence, predictability, predictive analytics, Production & Materials Planning, productivity, supply chain planning|

Top 10 Trends to Shape Cold Food Chain in 2024
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Top 10 Trends to Shape Cold Food Chain in 2024

In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience

Top 10 Trends to Shape Cold Food Chain in 2024

Cold food supply chains continue to face significant disruption as geopolitical risks, transportation challenges, labor shortages, and changing customer expectations reshape the industry. Building resilient supply chains, improving visibility, leveraging advanced technologies, and strengthening demand and supply planning are becoming essential for companies looking to maintain service levels and [...]

admin2026-06-28T20:48:55-07:00December 8, 2023|Categories: In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: AI, automation, capacity planning, customer service, Data & Analytics, digital transformation, Food & Beverage, geopolitical risk, inventory optimization, nearshoring, Performance & Risk, predictive analytics, profitability, reshoring, Resiliency, Risk Management, robotics, S&OP, scalability, SIOP, supply chain disruptions, supply chain planning, Supply chain visibility, supply continuity, sustainability|

Win-Win Focus on the Customer and Costs
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Win-Win Focus on the Customer and Costs

In The News, Operational Performance, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance

Win-Win Focus on the Customer and Costs

As companies are searching for ways to successfully navigate these turbulent times, the best ones are achieving a win-win focus on the customer and costs. Since the pandemic, there has been a heightened awareness of the customer experience as companies struggled with supply chain disruptions, delays, shortages, and the lack of resources.

admin2026-06-28T20:53:39-07:00December 6, 2023|Categories: In The News, Operational Performance, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance|Tags: Adhesives & Sealants Industry Magazine, continuous improvement, customer service, demand planning, innovation, inventory optimization, inventory reduction, medical products, operational excellence, Performance & Risk, productivity, profitability, replenishment, Revenue growth, supply chain planning, VMI, working capital|

How Central Asia Acts as the Asia Pacific Weapons Silk Road
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How Central Asia Acts as the Asia Pacific Weapons Silk Road

In The News, Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

How Central Asia Acts as the Asia Pacific Weapons Silk Road

China is Israel’s number two trading partner, and so there will be a significant impact to that trading relationship during the war. There will be disruptions due to labor shortages as business workers are called up as army reservists, and as disruptions occur due to the war.

admin2026-06-28T21:06:03-07:00November 10, 2023|Categories: In The News, Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: customer service, geopolitical risk, global trade, Performance & Risk, Resiliency, Risk Management, strategic sourcing, supply chain disruptions, supply continuity|

How to Evaluate ERP Systems & Related Technologies
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How to Evaluate ERP Systems & Related Technologies

In The News, ERP Systems, Supply Chain Technology & Enablement

How to Evaluate ERP Systems & Related Technologies

Only companies that automate, digitize, and utilize modern ERP systems and advanced technologies will survive, let alone thrive during the next decade. There is no doubt that volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA) have increased in importance since the pandemic, and even though progress has occurred, there is no end in sight.

admin2026-06-28T21:09:26-07:00November 9, 2023|Categories: In The News, ERP Systems, Supply Chain Technology & Enablement|Tags: AI, automation, Brushware Magazine, CRM, customer service, Data & Analytics, digital transformation, ERP, innovation, Performance & Risk, predictive analytics, profitability, Revenue growth, scalability, Supply chain visibility, systems integration, WMS|

Sustainability Driving Triple Bottom Line in Manufacturing and Logistics
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Sustainability Driving Triple Bottom Line in Manufacturing and Logistics

In The News, Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Sustainability Driving Triple Bottom Line in Manufacturing and Logistics

With sustainability increasing in popularity and the carbon footprints of end-to-end supply chains evaluated, innovation and manufacturing will skyrocket.

admin2026-06-28T21:13:17-07:00November 8, 2023|Categories: In The News, Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Adhesives & Sealants Industry Magazine, innovation, nearshoring, network optimization, Performance & Risk, profitability, reshoring, Resiliency, scalability, supply chain planning, sustainability|

Manufacturing and Supply Chain Technologies: From 3D Printing to AI
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Manufacturing and Supply Chain Technologies: From 3D Printing to AI

In The News, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Innovation & Digital Enablement

Manufacturing and Supply Chain Technologies: From 3D Printing to AI

Medtech companies’ focus on supply chain resiliency and mitigating supply chain risk has increased over the last few years as the pandemic triggered extended lead times, delays, and rising costs.