In this episode of Supply Chain Chats, Lisa Anderson talks with Michael Koeppel, director and founder of Lakelet Advisory Group, about the growing role supply chains play in business valuation.As supply chains have become more complex, valuation models have evolved. Michael explains how globalization, tariffs, labor shortages and longer, less predictable manufacturing processes are reshaping how risk is assessed — particularly when it comes to working capital, inventory strategy and cash flow.They discuss why just-in-time inventory is increasingly difficult to sustain, how supply chain fragility impacts valuation multiples and what business owners and leaders should understand about the financial implications of their supply chain decisions.This conversation highlights a critical shift: supply chains are no longer just operational — they are a material driver of enterprise value.🎥 Watch the full conversation to understand how supply chain strategy directly influences business valuation and long-term value creation.#SupplyChain #BusinessValuation #WorkingCapital #Manufacturing #RiskManagement #SupplyChainStrategy

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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.

#SupplyChainChats #Leadership #TalentStrategy #MidMarket #Recruiting #Integress #LisaAnderson #LMAConsulting

In this episode of Supply Chain Chats, Lisa Anderson talks with Lorenz Pallhuber, co-founder of Didero, about Agentic AI — what it is, how it works and why it represents a huge opportunity for supply chain teams.Unlike traditional AI tools that are passive or reactive, Agentic AI is designed to take action. Lorenz explains how intelligent agents can execute workflows, automate routine procurement and supply chain tasks and manage follow-through - freeing professionals from manual work so they can focus on higher-value, strategic decisions.This discussion provides a practical look at how Agentic AI is already being applied today and what leaders should be thinking about as these technologies continue to evolve.🎥 Watch the full conversation to learn how Agentic AI is reshaping supply chain execution and decision-making.#SupplyChain #AgenticAI #Procurement #Manufacturing #AIinSupplyChain #futureofwork

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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.

#SupplyChainChats #Leadership #TalentStrategy #MidMarket #Recruiting #Integress #LisaAnderson #LMAConsulting

In this episode of Supply Chain Chats, Lisa Anderson, president of LMA Consulting Group, talks with Alan Dunn, President of GDI Consulting. They discuss how tariffs have and will reshape global manufacturing and become a catalyst for transformation.Over the last decade, supply chains have evolved into complex global networks—efficient but increasingly fragile. Rising risks in China, shifting trade dynamics and the ripple effects of tariffs have pushed companies to rethink where and how they operate.Lisa and Alan cover how these pressures have affected manufacturing capabilities and reshoring, the role of creativity and critical thinking in solving new challenges, and why innovation, continuous learning, and agility are essential for the supply chains of the future.This is not just about policy—it’s about mindset. Tariffs may have triggered the shift, but it’s the people and strategies behind the transformation that will define what comes next.🎥 Watch the full conversation now to see how supply chains are being reimagined for resilience and growth.#SupplyChain #Manufacturing #Reshoring #Innovation #Resilience #Tariffs

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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.

#SupplyChainChats #Leadership #TalentStrategy #MidMarket #Recruiting #Integress #LisaAnderson #LMAConsulting