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.

Navigating a Slow Economy: Strategies for Manufacturers
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Navigating a Slow Economy: Strategies for Manufacturers

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

Navigating a Slow Economy: Strategies for Manufacturers

Lisa Anderson of LMA Consulting Group was quoted in Manufacturing Dive about how manufacturers can navigate a slowing economy.

admin2026-06-28T21:40:59-07:00October 28, 2023|Categories: In The News, Operational Performance, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance|Tags: leadership, operational excellence, Performance & Risk, profitability, Resiliency, scalability, workforce planning|

Forecasting in Flux: Importance of Supply Chain Flexibility
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Forecasting in Flux: Importance of Supply Chain Flexibility

In The News, Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning

Forecasting in Flux: Importance of Supply Chain Flexibility

Lisa Anderson of LMA Consulting Group was quoted in a Harvard Business Review report about supply chain volatility and uncertainty that are part of the new normal.

admin2026-06-28T21:45:59-07:00October 27, 2023|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning|Tags: demand planning, geopolitical risk, Harvard Business Review, Performance & Risk, predictability, Resiliency, Risk Management, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain disruptions, supply chain planning, Supply chain visibility|

China-Linked Supply Chain Risks: Boeing, Nike Wrestle With Pressures
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China-Linked Supply Chain Risks: Boeing, Nike Wrestle With Pressures

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

China-Linked Supply Chain Risks: Boeing, Nike Wrestle With Pressures

Lisa Anderson of LMA Consulting Group was quoted on Bloomberg Law about risk to China-linked supply chains, especially geopolitical risk, prompting some companies to rethink where they source their materials or manufacture their products.

admin2026-06-28T21:51:27-07:00October 26, 2023|Categories: In The News, Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: geopolitical risk, global trade, nearshoring, network optimization, Performance & Risk, reshoring, Resiliency, Risk Management, scalability, strategic sourcing, supply chain disruptions, Supply chain visibility, supply continuity, tariffs|

Supply Chains in Healthcare: Vulnerability A Matter of Life and Death
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Supply Chains in Healthcare: Vulnerability A Matter of Life and Death

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

Supply Chains in Healthcare: Vulnerability A Matter of Life and Death

Lisa Anderson of LMA Consulting Group was quoted in the Snowflake blog about how data is critical to healthcare - especially in times of supply chain vulnerability as a result of natural and man-made disasters.

admin2026-06-28T22:08:33-07:00October 25, 2023|Categories: In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: Data & Analytics, medical products, Performance & Risk, predictability, predictive analytics, Resiliency, Risk Management, supply chain disruptions, Supply chain visibility, supply continuity|

ERP Requirements Template: Vital for Success
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ERP Requirements Template: Vital for Success

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

ERP Requirements Template: Vital for Success

Lisa Anderson of LMA Consulting Group, was quoted in a SelectHub article about your ERP requirements checklist, and why a thorough ERP Requirements Template is vital.

admin2026-06-28T22:16:01-07:00October 24, 2023|Categories: In The News, ERP Systems, Supply Chain Technology & Enablement|Tags: customer service, ERP, profitability, scalability, Supply chain visibility, systems integration|

What’s Happening in Supply Chain Today?
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What’s Happening in Supply Chain Today?

In The News, Supply Chain Technology & Enablement, Data, Analytics & AI

What’s Happening in Supply Chain Today?

In this GS1 US Next Level Supply Chain podcast interview, Lisa Anderson discusses supply chain trends, technology innovation, data standardization, predictive analytics, and the strategies organizations can use to improve visibility, decision-making, and business performance.

admin2026-06-14T22:32:40-07:00October 19, 2023|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Technology & Enablement, Data, Analytics & AI|Tags: AI, customer service, Data & Analytics, digital transformation, ERP, podcast, predictability, Resiliency, S&OP, scalability, SIOP, supply chain planning, video|

Lou Desmond Show: Interview about Supply Chain
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Lou Desmond Show: Interview about Supply Chain

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

Lou Desmond Show: Interview about Supply Chain

Lisa Anderson was interviewed on the Lou Desmond radio show to talk supply chain. John Tulac, international business attorney, hosted the show to talk the status of the supply chain and what opportunities will emerge.

admin2026-06-07T01:19:00-07:00October 18, 2023|Categories: In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: inventory optimization, inventory reduction, nearshoring, podcast, predictability, radio, reshoring, Resiliency, Risk Management, supply chain disruptions, supply continuity, working capital|

Tech in the Supply Chain
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Tech in the Supply Chain

In The News, Supply Chain Technology & Enablement, Data, Analytics & AI

Tech in the Supply Chain

Lisa Anderson was interviewed by Douglas Squirrel of the Squirrel Squadron on LinkedIn Live about technology in manufacturing and the supply chain.

admin2026-06-07T21:37:31-07:00October 16, 2023|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Technology & Enablement, Data, Analytics & AI|Tags: AI, customer service, Data & Analytics, digital transformation, ERP, podcast, predictability, profitability, Resiliency, scalability, systems integration, video|

Pitfalls and Solutions: Common Supply Chain Issues in Manufacturing and Distribution
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Pitfalls and Solutions: Common Supply Chain Issues in Manufacturing and Distribution

In The News, Supply Chain Planning, Production & Materials Planning

Pitfalls and Solutions: Common Supply Chain Issues in Manufacturing and Distribution

Lisa Anderson joined Food and Beverage Talk podcast to discuss supply chain challenges and opportunities in the food and beverage industry.

admin2026-06-07T01:11:14-07:00October 5, 2023|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Planning, Production & Materials Planning|Tags: customer service, Food & Beverage, podcast, predictability, profitability, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain planning|

Medtech’s Supply Chain: From Disruption to Opportunity
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Medtech’s Supply Chain: From Disruption to Opportunity

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

Medtech’s Supply Chain: From Disruption to Opportunity

Although the supply chain challenges have abated since the COVID-19 pandemic, disruptions continue to persist and risks have increased. VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity) has increased substantially in the world, negatively impacting the safety, security, and reliability of the supply chain.