Supply Chain Insights & Company News

Stay informed with the latest news and insights from LMA Consulting Group. Explore company updates, press releases, media coverage, event highlights, and timely perspectives on the trends shaping manufacturing, supply chains, and operational performance. Whether announcing new initiatives, sharing industry recognition, or commenting on emerging market developments, this category keeps you connected to the latest thinking, achievements, and activities driving innovation and business success.

SelectHub: ERP Trends: Future of Enterprise Resource Planning
Gallery
SelectHub: ERP Trends: Future of Enterprise Resource Planning

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

SelectHub: ERP Trends: Future of Enterprise Resource Planning

Lisa Anderson was quoted in SelectHub on what will be important in ERP circles in the year ahead. Read about the importance of business intelligence and ERP. "Clients have realized they need to be able to slice and dice data to quickly assess changing conditions, make directionally correct decisions rapidly to keep demand and supply aligned and get a quick [...]

admin2026-06-27T23:05:35-07:00November 30, 2022|Categories: In The News, ERP Systems, Supply Chain Technology & Enablement|Tags: AI, APS, CRM, customer service, Data & Analytics, ERP, MES, predictability, predictive analytics, Supply chain visibility, TMS, WMS|

Rail Strike Supply Chain Impacts
Gallery
Rail Strike Supply Chain Impacts

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

Rail Strike Supply Chain Impacts

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she's putting everything on track for an early vote to quickly send the bill to the Senate and have the legislation approved before the Dec. 9 rail strike deadline.

admin2026-06-13T11:08:19-07:00November 30, 2022|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: customer service, geopolitical risk, interview, predictability, Resiliency, Risk Management, supply chain chokepoints, supply chain disruptions, video|

Supply Chain Dive: Did the Pandemic Really Kill Just-in-Time? Experts Weigh In
Gallery
Supply Chain Dive: Did the Pandemic Really Kill Just-in-Time? Experts Weigh In

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

Supply Chain Dive: Did the Pandemic Really Kill Just-in-Time? Experts Weigh In

Lisa Anderson was quoted in Supply Chain Dive on whether just-in-time (JIT) is sill relevant or has the world moved to just-in-case.

admin2026-06-27T17:42:15-07:00November 29, 2022|Categories: Supply Chain Planning, In The News, Inventory, Distribution & Replenishment Planning|Tags: customer service, geopolitical risk, inventory optimization, JIT, profitability, replenishment, Resiliency, Risk Management, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain disruptions, supply chain planning, working capital|

San Francisco Chronicle: Supply chain issues not a problem this holiday season as shoppers hit stores, websites early
Gallery
San Francisco Chronicle: Supply chain issues not a problem this holiday season as shoppers hit stores, websites early

In The News

San Francisco Chronicle: Supply chain issues not a problem this holiday season as shoppers hit stores, websites early

Lisa Anderson was quoted in the San Francisco Chronicle on how supply chain disruptions might impact the holiday season.

admin2026-06-16T17:17:33-07:00November 23, 2022|Categories: In The News|Tags: supply chain disruptions|

Events, Shocks, Trends and the Supply Chain
Gallery
Events, Shocks, Trends and the Supply Chain

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

Events, Shocks, Trends and the Supply Chain

Shocks and events such as the war in Ukraine, the pandemic and Brexit, among other may feel like they have appeared out of nowhere, but these events are taking place within the context of overarching trends that are unmoved by these short-term shocks and events. This provides us with another perspective on how to react and devise successful supply chain strategies as we look to the future.

admin2026-06-14T16:29:01-07:00November 22, 2022|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: geopolitical risk, global trade, GSCTT, Interlinks, nearshoring, podcast, reshoring, Resiliency, supply chain disruptions|

Voice of ERP Interview
Gallery
Voice of ERP Interview

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

Voice of ERP Interview

The Voice of ERP’s host Sam Gupta interviews guests who will share their stories of successes and challenges with their ERP systems. Lisa Anderson and Sam Gupta talked through several ERP stories and provided strategies for success in using ERP systems successfully.

admin2026-06-12T09:05:03-07:00November 22, 2022|Categories: ERP Systems, In The News, Supply Chain Technology & Enablement|Tags: customer service, Data & Analytics, ERP, interview, inventory optimization, predictability, profitability, scalability, systems integration, video|

Flexport: The 2023 Supply Chain Planning Playbook – Predictions & Advice From Global Logistics Experts
Gallery
Flexport: The 2023 Supply Chain Planning Playbook – Predictions & Advice From Global Logistics Experts

In The News

Flexport: The 2023 Supply Chain Planning Playbook – Predictions & Advice From Global Logistics Experts

Lisa Anderson shared advice for how to succeed in 2023 with Flexport. She was joined by global logistics experts to discuss how to thrive in 2023.

admin2026-06-29T20:13:43-07:00November 16, 2022|Categories: In The News|Tags: supply chain planning|

LMA Consulting Sees Supply Chains Reshaping to Balance Inventory
Gallery
LMA Consulting Sees Supply Chains Reshaping to Balance Inventory

Supply Chain Planning, Press Releases, Production & Materials Planning

LMA Consulting Sees Supply Chains Reshaping to Balance Inventory

Lisa Anderson's press release about the reshaping of supply chains was picked up by CSCMP. Rightsizing and balancing inventories is becoming essential to success especially with increasing interest rates.

admin2026-06-07T20:27:22-07:00November 15, 2022|Categories: Supply Chain Planning, Press Releases, Production & Materials Planning|Tags: customer service, inventory optimization, inventory reduction, quality control, VUCA|

Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & SIOP Expert Sees Supply Chains Reshaping to Balance Inventories
Gallery
Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & SIOP Expert Sees Supply Chains Reshaping to Balance Inventories

Press Releases

Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & SIOP Expert Sees Supply Chains Reshaping to Balance Inventories

Lisa Anderson sees inventory tightening as supply chains grapple with demand fluctuation, supplier challenges, stagflation and volatility in the economy. LMA Consulting Group works with manufacturers and distributors on strategy and end-to-end supply chain transformation to maximize the customer experience and enable profitable, scalable, dramatic business growth.

admin2026-06-29T20:13:55-07:00November 11, 2022|Categories: Press Releases|Tags: inventory optimization, nearshoring, network optimization, reshoring, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain planning|

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

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

Common Sense Manufacturing Practices Driving Sustainability Improvements

With the increase in interest in sustainable materials and manufacturing, there will be a significant opportunity for U.S. manufacturers that use common sense, good manufacturing practices. In fact, because manufacturers have realized that it is far less environmentally friendly and energy efficient to produce in Asia, India, and the [...]