PR Newswire: Manufacturing Connector Lisa Anderson Recognized as Top Supply Chain Management Influencer by SAP
Originally published on PR Newswire on January 8, 2014 Global technology leader SAP recently named LMA Consulting Group President, Lisa Anderson, as the 16th most influential in supply chain management and sustainability. SAP recognized her as a thought leader on how the world is changing and what businesses need [...]
Press Release: Manufacturing & Distribution Employers Increasingly Rely on External Professional Development Programs to Bridge Skills Gap
Originally published on PR Newswire on January 8, 2014 Lisa Anderson, president of LMA Consulting Group and a supply chain management expert who helps manufacturers and distributors elevate business performance with increased margins, cash flow and customer service performance, in conjunction with the APICS – Inland Empire chapter, conducted [...]
Project Leader Selection Unparalleled in Importance
Published in "Project Times" website, December 4, 2013Click here for original article. In my 20+ years of experience as both a former VP of Operations of a mid-market manufacturer and as a business consultant and entrepreneur, I’ve yet to see as significant a skills gap as is emerging in [...]
What Often-Hidden Year-End Project Priority Can Yield Results?
Published in "Project Times" website, November 13, 2013Click here for original article. As we approach year-end, we start thinking about how we can squeeze the last bit of profit out of our projects. Of course, most companies are championing year-end sales and cost reduction projects. Although they aren't poor [...]
Simplicity is “In”
Published in "Project Times" website, October 30, 2013 Click here for original article. Volatility is the new norm in today’s new normal business environment. Complexity increases with each day – supply chains are more complex, risk and security issues are prevalent, natural disasters and political strife is commonplace, new [...]
Project Priorities for Success
To be successful in business, you must be able to pinpoint and act upon your company priorities. As a business consultant and former VP of Operations who has led and participated in hundreds of logistics and supply chain projects, I have yet to find a company without project management [...]
Press Release: Majority of Manufacturers Struggle to Find Qualified Candidates to Fill Open Positions in Latest Skill Gap Survey
Originally published on PR Newswire on December 10, 2013 Lisa Anderson, president of LMA Consulting Group, in conjunction with the APICS – Inland Empire chapter, conducted a skills gap survey which asked hiring managers and human resources professionals about recruiting and employment trends in manufacturing and distribution. Results show [...]
Press Release: Lisa Anderson to Present Webinar: How to Leverage Social Networks to Drive Business Results
Originally published on PR Newswire on October 15, 2013 Lisa Anderson, president of LMA consulting Group, will lead attendees through an online webinar "Leverage Social Networks to Drive Business Results" on Wednesday, November 13 at 11 a.m. PT, to help businesses and manufacturers get a better understanding of how [...]
How Manufacturers Can Preserve the Supply Chain After a Disaster
Published in ThomasNet News on Oct. 1, 2013 As part of a disaster plan, manufacturers should set up transportation agreements with at least two carriers, and use each on a regular basis, said Supply Chain Expert and Consultant, Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD President of LMA Consulting Group. Click [...]