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Shark Bite Biz: Why Are Store Shelves Still Empty?

Lisa Anderson, president of LMA Consulting Group, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert explains why the store shelves are still empty.

Container Ships, Ports, Trucks, Rail Oh My!

The global supply chain situation remains in a constant state of chaos. $1 billion of goods flows through the ports per day, and so there is a BIG ripple effect on the supply chain. Although there is a lot of talk and action by various groups to improve the [...]

ASCM: Emerging with Supply Chain Strength – The Ports & the State of Logistics with Jon DeCesare

The Ports & The State of Logistics

Washington Blade: Business Experts Split on Criticism of Buttigieg on supply chain issues

Lisa Anderson, a supply chain expert and blogger with the Claremont, Calif.-based LMA Consulting Group, said Buttigieg has fallen short in his role as transportation secretary amid the supply crisis, concluding with respect to objections over his performance: unfortunately the criticism is warranted.

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. [...]

Last Mile Has Become Last Minute & the GE Port Optimizer

Insight into how GE Port Optimizer is reshaping last mile logistics for enhanced supply chain performance.

The Sheer Relevance & Impact of Transportation (A Billion Here, a Billion There)

Insights into how transportation drives supply chain efficiency, underlining its economic and strategic value.

There is More to Chicago than Good Pizza. Logistics Anyone?

Chicago logistics is all about connectivity.  Connecting the east with the west, Chicago is a natural hub.  5 international airports, 7 Class I railroads carrying 50% of the nation's freight (think of the enormity of that figure!), 3rd largest intermodal port in the world, 3rd largest interstate highway system in America, and more. 

E-Commerce Drives Industrial Space to New Heights

Where would you prefer to locate your operation?  Most likely as close to customers and your supply base as possible.  In this case, it means rates are going through the roof - if you can even get them. 

TPP is Dead ….How Will it Affect Our Ports?

January 23, 2017 On Trump's first full day in office, he backed out of TPP, as expected - and promised. The concept behind this Trans-Pacific Partnership was to deepen economic ties among countries that border the Pacific Ocean. Will this have an effect on trade? At the same time, [...]

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