With COVID-19, the rise of e-commerce, and the pressures of profitability, Industry 4.0 and the digitization of the supply chain is accelerating. What was on track for 2030 prior to COVID-19 should be expedited to 2021 or 2022 to keep
Lisa Anderson's Blog
Lisa Anderson's Blog, published by LMA Consulting Group, focuses on supply chain and manufacturing strategies aimed at driving profitable growth and operational performance. The blog covers topics such as Sales and Operations Planning (SIOP), supply chain transformation, process optimization, and the integration of ERP and advanced technologies. It addresses challenges like reshoring, supply chain resilience, sustainability, and the impact of AI and automation on manufacturing. The content is geared toward executives and professionals seeking to improve supply chain efficiency, scalability, and customer value through practical, results-oriented approaches.
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The Loss of the Claremont Club & What We Should Take Away
Unfortunately, I am quite saddened that the Claremont Club has decided to close its doors forever. It went from a success story written up by CBS News to a sad story upsetting most of its 10,000 members and residents. I…
Manufacturing Expert, Lisa Anderson, Notes Workforce Talent and Suppliers are Critical to Stabilizing the Supply Chain
CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA – August 24, 2020 – Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert, Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, president of LMA Consulting Group Inc., tells companies to recognize workforce talents and take time to partner with the right suppliers. LMA Consulting…
Ramping Back Up
We are seeing business just beginning to ramp up. As said in our eBook, Future-Proofing Manufacturing & Supply Chain Post COVID-19, this is not an on/off switch. We should turn the dial carefully (as quickly as possible while accounting for…
The Future of Technology
The Future of Technology Technology is a tricky topic. On one hand, almost everyone has put technology and ERP implementations on hold due to concerns about COVID-19 impacts and to conserve cash. On the other hand, it is the best…
Automation or Autonomous?
While leading a panel “Building Resiliency in the Supply Chain” with gurus from Georgia Tech, the leading experts in global logistics and associated research, several intriguing concepts arose. My Association for Supply Chain Management group led a series of webinars…
Should We Be Reshoring?
Are you thinking about your product supply strategy? You certainly should be! I was asked to talk on Bloomberg’s “What’d You Miss?” about reshoring since it is a hot topic in the news. I was also on a webinar with…
Why SIOP is Critical to Thriving During & Post COVID
COVID-19 has disrupted every business. Some are growing far faster than supply can keep up, while others have dropped like a rocket. Still, others have almost identical dollar volume yet double the number of orders at half the order size,…
CBS Tampa Interview
Since talking with CBS Tampa for a story on rising grocery prices, I thought it would be good to share with clients and colleagues as well. The bottom line is that grocery prices are definitely spiking due to supply chain…
People are on the Move
Do You Know If Your Best People are Looking for a New Job? You better believe it! There is a trend across clients and colleagues that the best people are on the move! COVID-19 has disrupted the landscape. Whenever multiple…