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.

Workforce Needs in the Manufacturing Sector
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Workforce Needs in the Manufacturing Sector

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

Workforce Needs in the Manufacturing Sector

Lisa Anderson discussed the future of talent for manufacturers, distributors and supply chain organizations and the impact of automation, robotics, and advanced technologies

Lisa Anderson2026-06-07T15:44:07-07:00July 10, 2025|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: AI, Automation, Change management, Digital transformation, Distribution, Industrial Manufacturing, Leadership, Podcast, Productivity, Profitability, Robotics, Scalability, Talent development, Video, Workforce planning|

Women Driving Innovation in Logistics and Supply Chain
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Women Driving Innovation in Logistics and Supply Chain

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

Women Driving Innovation in Logistics and Supply Chain

Lisa Anderson of LMA Consulting Group has been recognized as a leading woman driving innovation in logistics and supply chain by Global Trade. As the supply chain has become more complex and interconnected, predictive agility, forward-thinking innovation, and bold leadership have become integral to success.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-21T23:41:05-07:00June 26, 2025|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: Customer service, Digital transformation, Global trade, Innovation, Leadership, Operational excellence, Predictability, Talent development|

The Risks of Abandoning Imported Goods
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The Risks of Abandoning Imported Goods

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

The Risks of Abandoning Imported Goods

What Happens If You Abandon Your Goods at Port? Experts say it’s a ‘nuclear option’ in a tariff war. Here’s what to know if you’re considering it. Escalating tariffs are creating new challenges for importers, forcing companies to rethink sourcing strategies, supplier relationships, and the total cost of global [...]

Lisa Anderson2026-06-22T00:00:19-07:00June 18, 2025|Categories: In The News, Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Customer service, Global trade, Profitability, Strategic sourcing, Supply chain disruptions, Tariffs|

Key Considerations For Leveraging AI and Predictive Analytics To Cut Through the Complexity of Supply Chains
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Key Considerations For Leveraging AI and Predictive Analytics To Cut Through the Complexity of Supply Chains

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

Key Considerations For Leveraging AI and Predictive Analytics To Cut Through the Complexity of Supply Chains

Lisa Anderson shares expert views on AI in supply chain planning, forecasting, SIOP, and real-time inventory visibility in a new publication from Intelligent Enterprise Leaders Alliance: 'AI & Analytics in Supply Chain'.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-22T07:26:47-07:00June 12, 2025|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Technology & Enablement, Data, Analytics & AI|Tags: AI, APS, Capacity planning, Customer service, Data & Analytics, Demand planning, ERP, Inventory optimization, Predictability, Predictive analytics, S&OP, Scalability, SIOP, Supply chain planning, Supply chain visibility, Talent development, Workforce planning|

Proactive Strategies for Medtech Supply Chains
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Proactive Strategies for Medtech Supply Chains

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

Proactive Strategies for Medtech Supply Chains

Companies are pursuing a global reconfiguration and reallocation of resources and upgrades to secure their medtech supply chains.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-22T07:39:39-07:00June 9, 2025|Categories: In The News, Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: AI, APS, Geopolitical risk, Global trade, Medical products, MPO, Nearshoring, Network optimization, Reshoring, Resiliency, Risk Management, S&OP, SIOP, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain visibility, Supply continuity, Talent development, Tariffs|

Creating Scalability for Supply Chain Success
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Creating Scalability for Supply Chain Success

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

Creating Scalability for Supply Chain Success

Like almost every manufacturing sector, the building and construction products industry generally worked through their backlog, focused on margins, and experienced an overall drop in customer demand last year, yet expect a positive year ahead.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-22T07:47:09-07:00June 4, 2025|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Innovation & Digital Enablement|Tags: ASI, Automation, Building Products, Capacity planning, Continuous improvement, Customer service, Demand planning, Digital transformation, ERP, Innovation, Profitability, Resiliency, Revenue growth, S&OP, Scalability, SIOP, Talent development, Workforce planning|

Tariffs in the Garment Industry: Key Takeaways
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Tariffs in the Garment Industry: Key Takeaways

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

Tariffs in the Garment Industry: Key Takeaways

Lisa Anderson, president of LMA Consulting, participated in a panel discussion on the garment industry to discuss the current status, expected tariffs, implications, and strategies for success.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-22T07:45:45-07:00June 3, 2025|Categories: In The News, Trade Policy & Global Flows, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: AI, Automation, Consumer products, Demand planning, Geopolitical risk, Global trade, Nearshoring, Network optimization, Panel, Predictive analytics, Reshoring, Resiliency, Risk Management, Robotics, S&OP, SIOP, Supply chain disruptions, Supply continuity, Tariffs, Video|

Professionals of the Inland Empire Talk Commerce, Collaboration & Community
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Professionals of the Inland Empire Talk Commerce, Collaboration & Community

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

Professionals of the Inland Empire Talk Commerce, Collaboration & Community

Kathleen McEntee and Lisa Anderson join host, John Tulac to discuss commerce, collaboration and community. Listen to the discussion on how these trusted advisors and experts interact with each other to drive business success in the region.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-22T08:04:43-07:00May 21, 2025|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: Continuous improvement, Digital transformation, Leadership, Organizational alignment, Podcast, Profitability, Scalability, Talent development|

Trump’s Tariffs: Why Prices Keep Rising Despite the Pause
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Trump’s Tariffs: Why Prices Keep Rising Despite the Pause

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

Trump’s Tariffs: Why Prices Keep Rising Despite the Pause

Lisa Anderson, a supply chain expert and president of LMA Consulting, told BI she expects the overall effect of the tariffs to be "mildly inflationary," with some of the worst economic effects tempered by the recent trade deal, but ultimately "each industry or company could have a wildly different outcome."