Russia-Ukraine War: Global Supply Chain Impacts & Business Strategies

In this episode of Supply Chain Chats, Lisa Anderson, President of LMA Consulting Group, sits down with international business attorney, John Tulac to explore the real-world effects of the Russia-Ukraine war on global supply chains.

From energy disruption and bulk agriculture to critical metals and minerals, they unpack how global trade is adapting. The conversation covers the risks of rebuilding Ukraine, the evolving geopolitical landscape and what businesses must consider to stay resilient in an uncertain environment.

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LMA Consulting Group works with manufacturers and distributors on strategy and end-to-end supply chain transformation to maximize the customer experience and enable profitable, scalable, dramatic business growth.

Lisa Anderson is the founder and president of LMA Consulting Group, Inc., specializing in manufacturing strategy and end-to-end supply chain transformation. Known as The Strongest Link in Your Supply Chain, Lisa works with companies to bridge the gap between supply chain strategy and execution to dramatically improve service levels, accelerate cash flow and maximize profits. She partners to improve supply chain and operational efficiencies through the implementation of process improvement programs such as Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (S&OP/SIOP) and in selecting, leveraging and implementing ERP Systems.

Ms. Anderson is a recognized Supply Chain thought leader by SelectHub, named a Top 40 B2B Tech Influencer by arketi group, a Top 50 ERP Influencer by Washington-Frank, one of the most influential in Supply Chain by SAP and a woman leader in Supply Chain by RateLinx. She was recently interviewed on Fox News, has published special reports with a supply chain focus: Thriving in 2022: Learning from Supply Chain Chaos – Insights from 22 Trusted Advisors and the eBook, Future-Proofing Manufacturing & the Supply Chain Post COVID-19, as well as her primer, I’ve Been Thinking, strategies for creating bold customer promises and profits.

A contributor of topics including a superior customer experience with SIOP, advancing innovation, and making the supply chain resilient, Ms. Anderson is regularly interviewed and quoted by publications such as Industry Week, Bloomberg, and The Wall Street Journal.

For information, sign up for her Profit Through People® Newsletter or for a copy of her book, visit LMA-ConsultingGroup.com.

#LMAConsulting #SupplyChain #ERP #SIOP #S&OP #Manufacturing #SupplyChainConsulting #SupplyChainConsultant #SupplyChainConsultingFirm

The mid-market is the engine of the economy and right now, that engine is running through uncertainty.

In this Supply Chain Chat, Lisa Anderson talks with Keith Cerwinski from American Business Bank to break down the latest economic signals, lending patterns and strategic trends shaping the second half of 2025. From capital access to growth expectations, this conversation is for business leaders who need insight beyond the headlines.

Whether you're in manufacturing, distribution or services, now is the time to get clear on what’s coming next.

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LMA Consulting Group works with manufacturers and distributors on strategy and end-to-end supply chain transformation to maximize the customer experience and enable profitable, scalable, dramatic business growth.

Lisa Anderson is the founder and president of LMA Consulting Group, Inc., specializing in manufacturing strategy and end-to-end supply chain transformation. Known as The Strongest Link in Your Supply Chain, Lisa works with companies to bridge the gap between supply chain strategy and execution to dramatically improve service levels, accelerate cash flow and maximize profits. She partners to improve supply chain and operational efficiencies through the implementation of process improvement programs such as Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (S&OP/SIOP) and in selecting, leveraging and implementing ERP Systems.

Ms. Anderson is a recognized Supply Chain thought leader by SelectHub, named a Top 40 B2B Tech Influencer by arketi group, a Top 50 ERP Influencer by Washington-Frank, one of the most influential in Supply Chain by SAP and a woman leader in Supply Chain by RateLinx. She was recently interviewed on Fox News, has published special reports with a supply chain focus: Thriving in 2022: Learning from Supply Chain Chaos – Insights from 22 Trusted Advisors and the eBook, Future-Proofing Manufacturing & the Supply Chain Post COVID-19, as well as her primer, I’ve Been Thinking, strategies for creating bold customer promises and profits.

A contributor of topics including a superior customer experience with SIOP, advancing innovation, and making the supply chain resilient, Ms. Anderson is regularly interviewed and quoted by publications such as Industry Week, Bloomberg, and The Wall Street Journal.

For information, sign up for her Profit Through People® Newsletter or for a copy of her book, visit LMA-ConsultingGroup.com.

#MidMarket #Economy #SupplyChain#BusinessStrategy #LendingTrends #LMAConsulting

How do you plan for demand when every order is custom?

In this episode of Supply Chain Chats, Lisa Anderson sits down with Diane Garcia, LMA Senior Associate, to break down Demand Planning for Custom Manufacturing. They tackle the complexities of lead times, improving sales forecasting, using quotes effectively and how a structured process like SIOP can drive profitable growth. If you struggle with unpredictable demand, this chat is a must-watch!

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LMA Consulting Group works with manufacturers and distributors on strategy and end-to-end supply chain transformation to maximize the customer experience and enable profitable, scalable, dramatic business growth.

Lisa Anderson is the founder and president of LMA Consulting Group, Inc., specializing in manufacturing strategy and end-to-end supply chain transformation. Known as The Strongest Link in Your Supply Chain, Lisa works with companies to bridge the gap between supply chain strategy and execution to dramatically improve service levels, accelerate cash flow and maximize profits. She partners to improve supply chain and operational efficiencies through the implementation of process improvement programs such as Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (S&OP/SIOP) and in selecting, leveraging and implementing ERP Systems.

Ms. Anderson is a recognized Supply Chain thought leader by SelectHub, named a Top 40 B2B Tech Influencer by arketi group, a Top 50 ERP Influencer by Washington-Frank, one of the most influential in Supply Chain by SAP and a woman leader in Supply Chain by RateLinx. She was recently interviewed on Fox News, has published special reports with a supply chain focus: Thriving in 2022: Learning from Supply Chain Chaos – Insights from 22 Trusted Advisors and the eBook, Future-Proofing Manufacturing & the Supply Chain Post COVID-19, as well as her primer, I’ve Been Thinking, strategies for creating bold customer promises and profits.

A contributor of topics including a superior customer experience with SIOP, advancing innovation, and making the supply chain resilient, Ms. Anderson is regularly interviewed and quoted by publications such as Industry Week, Bloomberg, and The Wall Street Journal.

For information, sign up for her Profit Through People® Newsletter or for a copy of her book, visit LMA-ConsultingGroup.com.

#LMAConsulting #SupplyChain #ERP #SIOP #S&OP#Manufacturing #SupplyChainConsulting #SupplyChainConsultant#SupplyChainConsultingFirm