Lisa Anderson and Patrick Daly discuss the U.S.–E.U. trade agreement, geopolitical risk, rightshoring, automation, and regional manufacturing strategies, offering practical insights into how global supply chains are evolving and what manufacturers and distributors should consider next.
Lisa Anderson, President of LMA Consulting Group, was featured in The Press-Enterprise discussing Inland Empire warehouse growth, automation, sustainability, and the critical role logistics plays in supporting Southern California's economy and supply chain competitiveness.
Manufacturers and distributors invest significant time and resources in forecasting demand, balancing supply with demand through SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning), and developing supply chain strategies.
In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson discusses how microgravity is enabling unique manufacturing processes and why platforms such as Starship are designed with scale and industrial space applications in mind. For manufacturers, the message is clear: start thinking creatively about what may be possible as technology advances.
Advanced military manufacturing is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of national security and economic resilience. Manufacturing capability has become a strategic advantage — and advanced technologies such as AI, automation, robotics, 3D printing, and hyperscale digital manufacturing are reshaping the future of the defense industrial base.
In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson explains what defines smart warehousing today: optimizing pick velocity; leveraging automation, robotics and advanced technologies; and managing energy and electricity demands. These factors are critical to improving efficiency, controlling costs and supporting customer service as volumes grow.
A new wave of manufacturing is emerging - driven by advances in computing, artificial intelligence, and the need for speed and scale simultaneously. In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson explains how Terafab is changing the complexion of computing and what it means for hyperscale manufacturing.
In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson explains how manufacturers can leverage advancements in drone technology to respond more quickly and effectively to customer needs. From improving responsiveness to enabling new delivery and operational capabilities, drones are opening new possibilities across the supply chain.
Hyperscale manufacturing is an emerging operating model that applies the speed, scalability, and modularity of tech companies to physical production. Hyperscale manufacturing has accelerated in importance as geopolitical risks, national security, and domestic requirements and capabilities have become of paramount importance.
In this episode of Supply Chain Chats, Lisa Anderson talks with Eric P. Rose about the realities of bringing new products to market in today’s complex supply chain environment. Watch the full discussion to learn how organizations can develop innovative products that not only excite the market but can also be produced efficiently and profitably.
