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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.

When will hand sanitizer return to store shelves?

For weeks, there’s been a gap on store shelves in the place plastic bottles of hand sanitizer once sat. Since late March, it’s been a dust farm as coronavirus-fueled demand exploded in a personal hygiene revolution the industry couldn’t match. Now it’s May, the virus is still here and [...]

2026-06-16T17:22:15-07:00May 7, 2020|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , |
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Future-Proofing Manufacturing & Supply Chain eBook Released

As we entered the coronavirus pandemic, I became inspired to write an eBook to provide value to clients and colleagues. After a few very intensive weeks, I am excited to release my latest eBook: Future-Proofing Manufacturing & the Supply Chain POST COVID-19 We’ve been talking about manufacturing and the supply [...]

2026-07-04T00:17:42-07:00May 6, 2020|Categories: LMA Updates|Tags: |
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Manufacturing Experts Assess What Will Be Different After COVID-19

At the moment, Covid-19 is the dominant factor of influence of virtually every aspect of business. But what happens when that moment has passed? Will the changes for manufacturing be permanent and if so what will they be? We asked some manufacturing experts, and here are their thoughts: Manufacturing [...]

2026-06-16T17:40:07-07:00May 4, 2020|Categories: Geopolitical Risk & Disruption, In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , |
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Press Release – Manufacturing Expert, Lisa Anderson, Releases eBook Future-Proofing Manufacturing and the Supply Chain Post COVID-19

The importance of the supply chain came into focus as shelter-in-place orders and the COVID-19 epidemic shifted the demand and supply for newly deemed essential items. "Manufacturers have long understood the intricacies of the supply chain. What has recently emerged is the key role that the supply chain [...]

2026-07-04T14:33:52-07:00May 1, 2020|Categories: Press Releases, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: , , |
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Retailers Slowly Catching Up with Demand

As COVID-19 disrupted supply chains and demand for essential products surged, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers worked to keep pace. In this Channel 10 Tampa Bay interview, Lisa Anderson discusses how supply chains responded to shortages, increased production, and collaborated to restore product availability while navigating ongoing challenges.

2026-06-14T10:11:17-07:00April 27, 2020|Categories: In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: , , , , , , , , |
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Demand & Supply Are Out of Whack!

Demand and supply are out of whack to say the least. Manufacturers that supply toilet paper, food, healthcare products and other essential goods are seeing a surge in demand whereas those that don't are seeing demand plummet. China was under lock down previously (causing a delay in the [...]

2026-06-10T00:15:58-07:00April 24, 2020|Categories: In The News, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains, Risk & Resilience|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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The Intersection of Supply Chain and Human Behavior

I talked with the Direct Relief about the global supply chain during the pandemic. We discussed the issues of hoarding, the impacts on the global supply chain and what could be done to realign the supply chain so that consumers had what they needed where they needed it when [...]

2026-06-27T17:01:04-07:00April 23, 2020|Categories: Supply Chain Planning, In The News, Inventory, Distribution & Replenishment Planning|Tags: , , , , , , , , |
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The Future of Manufacturing in the United States

In this panel discussion, Lisa Anderson joins manufacturing leaders to explore the future of manufacturing, reshoring, supply chain resilience, automation, and technology. Learn how manufacturers are adapting to changing customer demands and preparing for long-term growth in an increasingly dynamic global environment.

2026-06-14T17:26:30-07:00April 22, 2020|Categories: In The News, Regionalization, Reshoring & Network Strategy, Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chains|Tags: , , , , , , , |
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What’s the Best Way to Implement ERP Software?

ERP Implementation: Know the Plan, Process, Budgeting, Training and More The implementation of ERP requires more planning and budgeting than a wedding. Just like marriage, without proper preparation and planning, it often ends in failure. Whether you’re an ERP software veteran upgrading your current system or a newcomer, it’s no [...]

2026-06-07T20:19:48-07:00April 20, 2020|Categories: ERP Systems, In The News, Supply Chain Technology & Enablement|Tags: |
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SelectHub: You ERP Selection & the Pandemic

In this SelectHub panel discussion, Lisa Anderson shares insights on ERP selection during the pandemic, including how to evaluate systems, prioritize business requirements, and make technology investments that support growth, resilience, and long-term success.

2026-06-14T17:30:34-07:00April 16, 2020|Categories: In The News|Tags: , , , , , |
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