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Why the Supply Chain is Strategic & the Backlog of Ships at the Ports

Everyone is talking about the backlog of ships at the ports and when it will be resolved, but is that the right question? NO! Of course we will eventually resolve the current backlog; however, there are continual disruptions in the extended supply chain, and so who knows what disruption will be next. [...]

Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing Expert and President of LMA Consulting Releases Special Report: Emerging Above and Beyond

Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert, Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, President of LMA Consulting Group Inc. has released, “Emerging Above & Beyond: 21 Insights for 2021 from Manufacturing, Supply Chain [...]

Modern ERP Launchpad for Growth

If you don’t have a modern ERP system, your growth prospects will be limited in comparison to your competition. It didn’t used to be as important; however, according to KPMG, for the majority of U.S. CEOs, the pandemic has meant an acceleration of digital transformation by months or even [...]

Vaccine Manufacturing & Logistics

What could be more top of mind than the vaccine distribution to combat COVID? This was the topic of a recent Interlinks podcast on Supply Chain Innovations with a group of global supply chain experts. The panel of experts discussed vaccine distribution around the world and associated implications. Listen [...]

Digital is Key to Manufacturing in 2021

As I wrote in this month's Brushware magazine (page 20), manufacturing is trending to digital. We were already on this path the last few years, and it accelerated 5 fold during COVID. According to the Hackett Group, 77% of companies have strengthened their commitments to digital transformation [...]

Interlinks: The Supply Chain and Innovation

Listen to Lisa Anderson being interviewed on ALBA Consulting's Interlinks.

Pivotal Year for Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Although I meant this phrase in reference to 2020, there is no doubt 2021 will also be a pivotal year for manufacturing and supply chain. The pandemic created significant disruption yet it also created VAST opportunities for those already prepared and/or resilient and innovative. Customers [...]

Expert Click: Looking Back at 2020

CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA – December 30, 2020 –  Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert,  Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, President of LMA Consulting Group Inc., looks back at 2020 and recognizes a pivotal year for manufacturing and the supply chain.  The pandemic caused considerable disruption for manufacturers and their supply chains.  [...]

SAC: Increased Customer Focus Will Help Business Thrive in 2021

CLAREMONT, CA— The current economic disruption is giving businesses big opportunities to take steps to redefine and renew the relationships and processes that customers value most, according to the Society for the Advancement of Consulting® (SAC). Businesses that tune into evolving customer needs will thrive the most in 2021. [...]

Inaugural LMA Futurist Award 2020: Corona Clipper

Since our 10 year anniversary in 2015, we have been recognizing people who have contributed to our success with our LMA Advocate award. In the last few years, we have been thinking about starting a corporate award of excellence. 

2023-10-18T11:31:14-07:00September 29, 2020|Categories: I've Been Thinking, Innovation, Manufacturing|Tags: , |
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