One of the most common issues executives raise is the inability to secure reliable delivery dates upfront when communicating with customers and taking orders. Clearly, this bottleneck results in frustration and the potential for lost orders as customers demand reliable delivery dates, stable lead times, and expedited performance.
Executive interest in transforming their supply chain has increased to heightened levels. The pandemic highlighted the risks in the end-to-end supply chains.
What’s next for manufacturing equipment and technology? In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson highlights three key trends that emerged from ProMat and shares how manufacturers can stay ahead by planning strategically for future advancements.
As companies navigate the current risk-laden global environment, regional supply chains have increased in popularity. The wars in Russia-Ukraine and the Middle East have spurred concerns about the risks associated with global supply chains.
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.
Industrials & Manufacturing Roar Back Although manufacturing has been in a slump for the two years, industrials and manufacturing have roared back. Industrial production has been up for three months in a row, and it surged to its highest ever recorded rate in February. This data aligns with the [...]
The Made in America Manufacturing Initiative is shaping the future of U.S. production, focusing on three key tenets that will redefine manufacturing and supply chain strategies.
The de minimis exemption disrupts e-commerce, leading businesses to rethink tariffs, logistics, and sourcing strategies for supply chain stability.
The U.S.-China tariff impact is reshaping supply chains. Businesses must adapt with reshoring, diversification, & regional strategies to stay competitive.
An early warning indicator should provide a heads up to changing conditions in your end-to-end supply chain. With all the volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA) in the supply chain, it is vital to get a heads up to risks, potential dangers, and opportunities coming down the pike.
