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.

Made Again in America: Supply Chain & Career Opportunities
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Made Again in America: Supply Chain & Career Opportunities

In The News, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent

Made Again in America: Supply Chain & Career Opportunities

This podcast explores the resurgence of manufacturing in America and its positive impact on creating diverse career opportunities.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-04T08:23:15-07:00June 1, 2017|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: Leadership, Podcast|

Close But Not Quite Home
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Close But Not Quite Home

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

Close But Not Quite Home

Nearsourcing as a strategic response to fulfill Amazon-era customer expectations efficiently

Lisa Anderson2026-06-29T20:07:17-07:00June 1, 2017|Categories: In The News, Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Nearshoring, Reshoring, Supply chain planning|

Supply Chain Management: Manufacturers Need to Keep Innovating
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Supply Chain Management: Manufacturers Need to Keep Innovating

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

Supply Chain Management: Manufacturers Need to Keep Innovating

Innovation is more than solving problems—it is about creating new levels of performance. In this interview, Lisa Anderson discusses how manufacturers can leverage innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement to drive growth and strengthen competitive advantage.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-14T11:04:45-07:00May 29, 2017|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Innovation & Digital Enablement|Tags: APICS, Customer service, Industrial Manufacturing, Interview, Inventory reduction, Lead Time Reduction, Profitability, Revenue growth, Video, Working capital|

Manufacturers’ Summit: Innovation Awards Interview
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Manufacturers’ Summit: Innovation Awards Interview

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

Manufacturers’ Summit: Innovation Awards Interview

At the Manufacturer Council of the Inland Empire Innovation Awards, Lisa Anderson discusses the power of innovation and why recognizing breakthrough ideas, talent, and business achievements is critical to manufacturing success.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-13T10:31:51-07:00May 23, 2017|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Innovation & Digital Enablement|Tags: Industrial Manufacturing, Innovation, Interview, Leadership, MCIE, Organizational alignment, Profitability, Revenue growth, Scalability, Video|

Lisa Anderson Interviewed at the 2017 Manufacturers’ Council of the Inland Empire Summit
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Lisa Anderson Interviewed at the 2017 Manufacturers’ Council of the Inland Empire Summit

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

Lisa Anderson Interviewed at the 2017 Manufacturers’ Council of the Inland Empire Summit

Published on May 23, 2017 Lisa Anderson Announces APICS Student Case Competition Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert, Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, president of LMA Consulting Group Inc., talks with Ron Stark about the awards she will be presenting and the exciting developments that manufacturing has achieved. [...]

Lisa Anderson2026-06-16T18:09:24-07:00May 23, 2017|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Innovation & Digital Enablement|Tags: Innovation, MCIE|

Top 4 Supply Chain Strategies to Create the Omnichannel Experience
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Top 4 Supply Chain Strategies to Create the Omnichannel Experience

In The News, Supply Chain Technology & Enablement, Order Management & Commercial Integration

Top 4 Supply Chain Strategies to Create the Omnichannel Experience

Enhance your omnichannel experience with these top supply chain strategies, driving seamless customer service and operational efficiency.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-10T20:17:40-07:00May 5, 2017|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Technology & Enablement, Order Management & Commercial Integration|Tags: Digital transformation, E-commerce, ERP|

Professional Development in the Changing Landscape of Supply Chain
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Professional Development in the Changing Landscape of Supply Chain

In The News, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent

Professional Development in the Changing Landscape of Supply Chain

The end-to-end supply chain has become more complex, global and cornerstone to growth and profitability in companies; thus, top supply chain talent has become a differentiator to success.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-21T15:47:40-07:00March 27, 2017|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: Leadership, Organizational alignment, Profitability, Scalability, Talent development, Workforce planning|

Keeping Your Project Team Motivated & Engaged
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Keeping Your Project Team Motivated & Engaged

In The News, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Project & Program Management

Keeping Your Project Team Motivated & Engaged

Motivating and engaging a project team is almost exactly the same as motivating and engaging employees. People want to be treated well, informed and appreciated

Lisa Anderson2026-07-06T10:46:56-07:00March 13, 2017|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Project & Program Management|Tags: Change management, Leadership, Organizational alignment, Project management, Project Times, Talent development|

Near-shoring to increase in USA
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Near-shoring to increase in USA

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

Near-shoring to increase in USA

A recently released study by Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert, Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, president of LMA Consulting Group Inc., indicates that 70% of US manufacturing executives expect near-sourcing to increase within the next five years.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-09T23:24:12-07:00January 30, 2017|Categories: In The News, Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Amazon effect, Nearshoring, Reshoring|

Study Predicts Near-Sourcing Will Increase
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Study Predicts Near-Sourcing Will Increase

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

Study Predicts Near-Sourcing Will Increase

Manufacturers considering insourcing to the U.S. and near-sourcing options to Mexico and other closely located countries because of the Amazon effect -- the need for rapid response to customer needs.