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.

Common Sense Manufacturing Practices Driving Sustainability Improvements
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Common Sense Manufacturing Practices Driving Sustainability Improvements

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

Common Sense Manufacturing Practices Driving Sustainability Improvements

Sustainable manufacturing can reduce waste, energy use and costs while improving operational performance. Learn how manufacturers are leveraging process improvements, technology and innovation to advance sustainability and strengthen U.S. manufacturing.

Lisa Anderson2026-08-01T18:54:46-07:00November 9, 2022|Categories: In The News, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance|Tags: ASI, Best of, Continuous improvement, Innovation, Operational excellence, Productivity, Profitability, Strategic sourcing, Sustainability, TMS|

Case Study: Strategies to Successfully Navigate Inflation
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Case Study: Strategies to Successfully Navigate Inflation

In The News, Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains

Case Study: Strategies to Successfully Navigate Inflation

Inflation, material shortages, and shifting demand are reshaping manufacturing. Learn how collaborative planning, supplier alignment, and production scheduling helped one manufacturer improve profitability and grow market share.

Lisa Anderson2026-08-01T18:51:42-07:00November 9, 2022|Categories: In The News, Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Brushware Magazine, Customer service, Demand planning, Industrial Manufacturing, Inflation, MPS, Profitability, S&OP, SIOP, Strategic sourcing, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain planning|

Global Report: Supply Chain Management: The Haves and The Have-Nots… and Not Everyone Will Survive
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Global Report: Supply Chain Management: The Haves and The Have-Nots… and Not Everyone Will Survive

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

Global Report: Supply Chain Management: The Haves and The Have-Nots… and Not Everyone Will Survive

Manufacturers face ongoing supply chain disruptions, shortages and geopolitical risks. Lisa Anderson explains why resilience, diversified sourcing and greater supply chain control are essential to staying ahead.

Lisa Anderson2026-08-01T18:31:19-07:00October 26, 2022|Categories: In The News, Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Capacity planning, Geopolitical risk, Nearshoring, Reshoring, Resiliency, Risk Management, Strategic sourcing, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain shortages, Supply continuity|

Managing Capacity in a Complex & Volatile Long-Lead Environment
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Managing Capacity in a Complex & Volatile Long-Lead Environment

In The News, Supply Chain Planning, Capacity & Resource Planning

Managing Capacity in a Complex & Volatile Long-Lead Environment

Capacity planning is critical in complex and volatile environments. Lisa Anderson joined supply chain leaders to discuss how aligning people, equipment, suppliers and logistics capacity with demand can improve predictability, customer service and operational performance.

Lisa Anderson2026-08-01T19:12:29-07:00October 23, 2022|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Planning, Capacity & Resource Planning|Tags: Capacity planning, Customer service, Operational excellence, Predictability, Resiliency, Risk Management, Scalability, Supply chain planning, Supply continuity|

Lisa Anderson Discusses Supply Chain Risks in USA Today
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Lisa Anderson Discusses Supply Chain Risks in USA Today

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

Lisa Anderson Discusses Supply Chain Risks in USA Today

Supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, transportation delays and global volatility continue to create risk. Lisa Anderson discusses the challenges affecting supply chains and what they could mean for retailers and consumers.

Lisa Anderson2026-08-01T19:17:20-07:00October 10, 2022|Categories: In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: Geopolitical risk, Global trade, Inflation, Inventory optimization, Resiliency, Risk Management, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain shortages, Supply continuity|

Gaining a Logistics Edge with Inventory Management
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Gaining a Logistics Edge with Inventory Management

In The News, Supply Chain Planning, Inventory, Distribution & Replenishment Planning

Gaining a Logistics Edge with Inventory Management

Effective inventory planning can help manufacturers navigate rising logistics costs, supply chain disruptions and inflation. Learn how demand planning, replenishment and advanced planning strategies can improve customer service, working capital and resilience.

Lisa Anderson2026-08-01T19:25:00-07:00October 6, 2022|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Planning, Inventory, Distribution & Replenishment Planning|Tags: ASI, Customer service, Demand planning, Inventory optimization, Production & Materials Planning, Replenishment, Resiliency, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain planning, Working capital|

Bloomberg Interview: DHL’s Future Strategy
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Bloomberg Interview: DHL’s Future Strategy

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

Bloomberg Interview: DHL’s Future Strategy

Lisa Anderson provides supply chain perspective for Bloomberg’s Chief Future Officer interview with Deutsche Post DHL Group CFO Melanie Kreis, exploring resilience, growth, diversification and the strategies shaping the future of global logistics.

Lisa Anderson2026-08-01T19:28:40-07:00October 5, 2022|Categories: In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: Bloomberg, Geopolitical risk, Global trade, Interview, Resiliency, Revenue growth, Risk Management, Scalability, Supply chain disruptions, Supply continuity, Video|

Rail Strike Threat Highlights Supply Chain Disruption Risks
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Rail Strike Threat Highlights Supply Chain Disruption Risks

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

Rail Strike Threat Highlights Supply Chain Disruption Risks

A tentative agreement may have averted a nationwide rail strike, but supply chain disruptions remain a significant concern. Lisa Anderson discusses why ongoing labor, geopolitical and economic pressures will continue to challenge supply chains.

Lisa Anderson2026-08-01T21:22:45-07:00September 16, 2022|Categories: In The News, Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Geopolitical risk, Global trade, Inflation, Resiliency, Risk Management, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain shortages, Supply continuity, Workforce planning|

Rail Strike Threat Highlights Ongoing Supply Chain Disruptions
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Rail Strike Threat Highlights Ongoing Supply Chain Disruptions

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

Rail Strike Threat Highlights Ongoing Supply Chain Disruptions

A potential nationwide rail strike highlights the continued fragility of the supply chain. Lisa Anderson discusses why labor challenges, geopolitical pressures and ongoing disruptions will continue to create supply chain risk.

Lisa Anderson2026-08-01T21:29:52-07:00September 16, 2022|Categories: In The News, Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Geopolitical risk, Global trade, Inflation, Resiliency, Risk Management, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain shortages, Supply continuity, Workforce planning|

Using ERP & Related Technologies to Automate, Digitize & Thrive
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Using ERP & Related Technologies to Automate, Digitize & Thrive

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

Using ERP & Related Technologies to Automate, Digitize & Thrive

Manufacturers utilize less than 20% of the full functionality of their ERP systems. But the key question is, why does it matter? In today’s inflationary and supply chain disrupted business environment, manufacturers need to automate and digitize to ‘do more with less’ and thrive during these volatile times. One important way to achieve this goal is to further leverage your ERP system where it will make a difference.