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.

Commercial Baking: Sounding the Alarm on Supply Chain: Q4 Shipping Crisis’ Impact on Bakery
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Commercial Baking: Sounding the Alarm on Supply Chain: Q4 Shipping Crisis’ Impact on Bakery

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

Commercial Baking: Sounding the Alarm on Supply Chain: Q4 Shipping Crisis’ Impact on Bakery

Shipping and logistics constraints continue to disrupt manufacturers and suppliers. Lisa Anderson discusses port congestion, trucking challenges, and the impact on the commercial baking industry.

Lisa Anderson2026-08-23T15:31:04-07:00December 15, 2021|Categories: In The News, Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Coronavirus, Distribution, Food & Beverage, Global trade, Resiliency, Risk Management, Supply chain chokepoints, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain shortages, Supply continuity|

Supply Chain Disruptions Causing a Constant State of Evolution
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Supply Chain Disruptions Causing a Constant State of Evolution

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

Supply Chain Disruptions Causing a Constant State of Evolution

Ports, trucking, warehouses, labor, and inventory are interconnected. Learn why manufacturers need end-to-end planning and a resilient, collaborative supply chain to navigate ongoing disruption.

Lisa Anderson2026-08-23T15:50:08-07:00December 15, 2021|Categories: In The News, Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Collaborative Planning, Global trade, Resiliency, Risk Management, S&OP, SIOP, Supply chain chokepoints, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain planning, Supply chain visibility, Supply continuity|

Growth Igniters Radio: Leading the Decision to Bring Your Supply Chain Closer to Home
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Growth Igniters Radio: Leading the Decision to Bring Your Supply Chain Closer to Home

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

Growth Igniters Radio: Leading the Decision to Bring Your Supply Chain Closer to Home

Lisa Anderson discusses why manufacturers are reshoring and nearshoring supply chains to reduce risk, improve resilience, and move closer to customers while supporting profitable growth.

Lisa Anderson2026-08-31T11:11:31-07:00December 13, 2021|Categories: In The News, Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: Customer service, Leadership, Nearshoring, Network optimization, Podcast, Radio, Reshoring, Resiliency, Revenue growth, Scalability, Supply continuity|

Interlinks: Opportunities & Innovation in COVID
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Interlinks: Opportunities & Innovation in COVID

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

Interlinks: Opportunities & Innovation in COVID

Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, president of LMA Consulting Group Inc. joins a panel of experts to discuss the flip side of COVID turbulence and disruption and the new opportunities and innovations that have resulted in these uncertain times.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-05T01:40:36-07:00December 8, 2021|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Innovation & Digital Enablement|Tags: Geopolitical risk, GSCTT, Interlinks, Podcast, Resiliency, Supply chain disruptions|

Pepperi: 2021 FMCG B2B eCommerce Benchmarking Report
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Pepperi: 2021 FMCG B2B eCommerce Benchmarking Report

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

Pepperi: 2021 FMCG B2B eCommerce Benchmarking Report

B2B e-commerce and omnichannel commerce continue to reshape distribution. Lisa Anderson shares her perspective on the trends driving adoption and the future of B2B e-commerce.

Lisa Anderson2026-08-23T16:00:13-07:00December 8, 2021|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Technology & Enablement, Order Management & Commercial Integration|Tags: Consumer products, CRM, Customer service, Digital transformation, Distribution, E-commerce, Innovation, Revenue growth, Scalability, Systems integration|

ARN: 11 Ways CIOs Select and Implement an ERP System
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ARN: 11 Ways CIOs Select and Implement an ERP System

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

ARN: 11 Ways CIOs Select and Implement an ERP System

Lisa Anderson, president of Claremont, CA base LMA Consulting Group, which specializes in manufacturing and supply chain strategies, cautions that it is better to take the time to get the vendor selection process right than to rush into something that you might regret down the road.

Lisa Anderson2026-08-23T16:04:49-07:00December 7, 2021|Categories: In The News, ERP Systems, Supply Chain Technology & Enablement|Tags: Change management, Customer service, Digital transformation, ERP, Project management, Risk Management, Scalability, Systems integration|

Harvard Business Review: The Future of Customer Experience in Manufacturing
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Harvard Business Review: The Future of Customer Experience in Manufacturing

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

Harvard Business Review: The Future of Customer Experience in Manufacturing

Changing customer expectations are reshaping manufacturing. Lisa Anderson discusses how personalization, better demand forecasting, and digital capabilities can help manufacturers respond.

Lisa Anderson2026-08-23T16:32:26-07:00December 1, 2021|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Innovation & Digital Enablement|Tags: Customer service, Demand planning, Digital transformation, Industrial Manufacturing, Innovation, Predictability, Resiliency, Scalability, Supply chain planning|

SAC: Businesses Should Be on the Lookout for Important Trends Coming in 2022
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SAC: Businesses Should Be on the Lookout for Important Trends Coming in 2022

Press Releases, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience

SAC: Businesses Should Be on the Lookout for Important Trends Coming in 2022

Businesses face continued supply chain disruption and rapid change in 2022. Lisa Anderson shares how proactive executives are strengthening resilience, aligning demand and supply, and preparing for growth.

Lisa Anderson2026-08-23T16:37:42-07:00December 1, 2021|Categories: Press Releases, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: Customer service, Profitability, Resiliency, Risk Management, S&OP, SAC, Scalability, SIOP, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain planning, Supply continuity, Talent development, Working capital|

Giving Thanks on Thanksgiving
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Giving Thanks on Thanksgiving

LMA Updates

Giving Thanks on Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving to clients, colleagues, friends and family! What better day than Thanksgiving to give thanks. The graphic below reminded me of "It's a Small World" at Disneyland which has always been one of my favorites. [...]

Lisa Anderson2026-07-03T23:59:17-07:00November 25, 2021|Categories: LMA Updates|Tags: I've Been Thinking Newsletter|

ACHR News: Distribution Trends November 2021 Roundup
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ACHR News: Distribution Trends November 2021 Roundup

In The News

ACHR News: Distribution Trends November 2021 Roundup

Labor shortages, shifting demand, and equipment constraints continue to disrupt supply chains. Lisa Anderson explains why manufacturers must become more adaptive, resilient, and forward-thinking.