The Backup to the Backup
Although we talk about the value of the backup to the backup all the time in supply chain circles, when the rubber meets the road with the costs of the backup, it can be seen as excessive.
Consumer Spending & Logistics Impact
Consumer spending is on the rise, and it’s affecting supply chains. In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson highlights the key factors—like logistics—you need to consider to stay prepared and keep your supply chain agile.
Targeting Manufacturing Growth in the New Year
There will be new policies, new supply chains and new manufacturing growth in the New Year. Although 2024 has ended on a sluggish note for most manufacturers with concerns swirling around missed revenue goals, inventory levels tying up cash and supply chain vulnerabilities and risks, there is excitement around changes coming down the pike.
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Artificial Intelligence & Supply Chain Technologies, E-Commerce & Logistics, ERP & Technology, Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Scalability & Resource Planning, Reshoring/ Nearshoring/ Regional Supply Chains, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics
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The peak season started two months earlier than normal and extended two months later than normal to account for the volatility and expected disruptions in the global supply chain.
Thriving in 2025
Thriving in 2025 explores three critical strategies to navigate the rapidly evolving business landscape. Lisa Anderson dives into the essential actions leaders must take to stay competitive, resilient and ahead of the curve in the years to come.
So After Investing $1 Million+ in Systems, Why Are We Making Important Decisions from Spreadsheets? GallerySo After Investing $1 Million+ in Systems, Why Are We Making Important Decisions from Spreadsheets?
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So After Investing $1 Million+ in Systems, Why Are We Making Important Decisions from Spreadsheets?
Every CFO seems to wonder why they spend millions on ERP upgrades yet critical decisions seem to boil down to spreadsheets.
Planning & MRP Upgrades to Support Revenue Plans & Proactively Plan Capacity GalleryPlanning & MRP Upgrades to Support Revenue Plans & Proactively Plan Capacity
Best of Supply Chain, Capacity & Labor Planning, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Planning
Planning & MRP Upgrades to Support Revenue Plans & Proactively Plan Capacity
Fulfilling customer demand successfully is not as easy as it was prior to this volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environment. As supply chain disruptions continue to rage, planners jump through hoops, expedite, and are a bit frazzled trying to support customer requirements while meeting operational objectives, pushing back when needed on sales commitments, and addressing cost concerns.
Using SIOP to Drive Revenue, Margin & Working Capital Predictability & Improvement
As revenues remain volatile, disruptions plague supply chains, and interest rates remain high, executives' ability to build revenue, margin and working capital predictability and improvement takes on an elevated importance.
Middle East conflict threatens global supply chains
Lisa Anderson, quoted in Procurement Pro, has stressed the pressing need for companies to address weaknesses in their supply chains amid growing global instability.
Agile & Robust Supply Chain Management
Lisa Anderson, founder and president of LMA Consulting Group, Inc., shares her supply chain expertise to help you learn best practices for improving your manufacturing operations and building resilient supply chain strategies!