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.

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|

SAC: Consulting Society Announces Global Award Winners Outstanding Consultants Honored at 19th Annual Meeting this week
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SAC: Consulting Society Announces Global Award Winners Outstanding Consultants Honored at 19th Annual Meeting this week

Press Releases

SAC: Consulting Society Announces Global Award Winners Outstanding Consultants Honored at 19th Annual Meeting this week

Lisa Anderson was quoted in a press release about global consulting awards.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-06T15:17:46-07:00October 12, 2022|Categories: Press Releases|Tags: Innovation, SAC|

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 Anderson2026-08-30T01:21:32-07:00October 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|

Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & SIOP Expert and President of LMA Consulting Initiates Cross-Organizational Alignment for Supply Chain Success
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Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & SIOP Expert and President of LMA Consulting Initiates Cross-Organizational Alignment for Supply Chain Success

Supply Chain Planning, SIOP / Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Press Releases

Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & SIOP Expert and President of LMA Consulting Initiates Cross-Organizational Alignment for Supply Chain Success

Cross-organizational alignment is essential to supply chain success. Lisa Anderson explains how SIOP brings sales, operations, finance and other functions together to improve communication, data-driven decision-making, customer service and profitable growth.

Lisa Anderson2026-08-28T13:31:43-07:00September 15, 2022|Categories: Supply Chain Planning, SIOP / Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Press Releases|Tags: Collaborative Planning, Customer service, Data & Analytics, Demand planning, Organizational alignment, Predictability, Profitability, S&OP, SIOP, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain planning|

What’s in the LMA Blog? Categorizing Blog Articles – LMA Consulting
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What’s in the LMA Blog? Categorizing Blog Articles – LMA Consulting

LMA Updates

What’s in the LMA Blog? Categorizing Blog Articles – LMA Consulting

In thinking about our LMA blog, I finally found time to revamp the categories so that it is easier for folks to find articles on topics of interest. It isn't really something I could outsource since there were too many considerations and scenarios to explain. I got on a [...]

Lisa Anderson2026-07-03T23:53:47-07:00September 12, 2022|Categories: LMA Updates|

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.