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Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Expert Releases Supply Chain Profitability Assessment to Drive Customer Performance through Optimization and Efficiency
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Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Expert Releases Supply Chain Profitability Assessment to Drive Customer Performance through Optimization and Efficiency

Press Releases, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Optimization

Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Expert Releases Supply Chain Profitability Assessment to Drive Customer Performance through Optimization and Efficiency

This cutting-edge tool prompts supply chain professionals, operations executives and senior leaders to introspect and critically assess various facets of their supply chains that affect customer performance, with a focus on flexibility and efficiency.

admin2024-02-29T21:42:45-08:00February 26, 2024|Categories: Press Releases, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Optimization|Tags: forward-thinking, profitability, supply chain, supply chain assessment, supply chain optimization, supply chain risk, VUCA|

Why Manufacturing Matters & Will Thrive in the Next Decade
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Why Manufacturing Matters & Will Thrive in the Next Decade

Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics

Why Manufacturing Matters & Will Thrive in the Next Decade

Manufacturing promotes safety and security and mitigates risk. Controlling your supply chain and mitigating geopolitical risk can become paramount overnight as geopolitical events occur, natural disasters emerge, and supply chain challenges arise (strikes, disruptions, shortages).

admin2024-03-28T17:43:04-07:00February 24, 2024|Categories: Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics|Tags: future of manufacturing, geopolitical risk, global supply chain, manufacturing resurgence, reshoring, S&OP, SIOP, Skills Gap, Suez Canal Shipping Crisis, supply chain risk, technology, the case for US manufacturing|

How Do You Rate in Supply Chain?
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How Do You Rate in Supply Chain?

In the News Highlights, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Optimization

How Do You Rate in Supply Chain?

Clients typically set goals; however, goals without an understanding of where you stand is non-value added. Although it is common to set goals and expect employees to achieve them, it is far less common for clients to understand how they will get from the current state to the desired future state.

admin2024-03-28T17:43:27-07:00February 23, 2024|Categories: In the News Highlights, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Optimization|Tags: better utilize ERP, business consulting, business results, ERP, ERP assessment, manufacturing, OTIF, supply chain assessment, supply chain consultant, supply chain optimization, technology|

Leveraging ERP and related technologies for a diverse customer experience
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Leveraging ERP and related technologies for a diverse customer experience

ERP & Related Technologies, ERP & Technology, In The News, Manufacturing, Media, Robotics & Automation, Supply Chain Technologies

Leveraging ERP and related technologies for a diverse customer experience

Enterprise resource planning systems, CRMs and other tech such as RFID, barcoding, customer and supplier portals, blockchain, IoT, and GPS tracking all support this goal.

admin2024-03-28T17:43:53-07:00February 22, 2024|Categories: ERP & Related Technologies, ERP & Technology, In The News, Manufacturing, Media, Robotics & Automation, Supply Chain Technologies|Tags: AI, artificial intelligence, automation, better utilize ERP, business consulting, CRM, digitized supply chain, e-commerce, ERP, manufacturing, robots, S&OP, SIOP, technology|

This is how companies deal with the Red Sea crisis
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This is how companies deal with the Red Sea crisis

Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, In The News, Media, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Transportation & Goods Movement

This is how companies deal with the Red Sea crisis

This is how companies deal with the Red Sea crisis: planes, storage, and closest suppliers.

admin2024-03-28T17:44:38-07:00February 8, 2024|Categories: Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, In The News, Media, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Transportation & Goods Movement|Tags: geopolitical risk, logistics, Middle East war, Suez Canal Shipping Crisis, supply chain chokepoints, supply chain resiliency, supply chain risk, transportation|

The Economy, Outlook & Strategies for Success
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The Economy, Outlook & Strategies for Success

Business & the Economy, Supply Chain Briefing

The Economy, Outlook & Strategies for Success

In the last month, we've participated in at least six economic forecast presentations or discussions with experts (economic, banking, investment, manufacturing). Although they each had nuances, common themes emerged. Adding our expertise into the mix, we see volatility on the horizon.

admin2024-02-08T20:42:32-08:00February 7, 2024|Categories: Business & the Economy, Supply Chain Briefing|Tags: business consulting, business process, business strategy, business trends, data, ERP, geopolitical risk, inflationary pressures, manufacturing, MRP, recession-proofing strategies, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain risk, supply chain strategy, technology|

Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Expert Addresses Increased Supply Chain Volatility Amidst Red Sea Tensions and Global Disruptions
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Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Expert Addresses Increased Supply Chain Volatility Amidst Red Sea Tensions and Global Disruptions

Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Media, Press Releases, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics

Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Expert Addresses Increased Supply Chain Volatility Amidst Red Sea Tensions and Global Disruptions

The recent turmoil in the Red Sea, triggered by Houthi drone and missile attacks, has significantly amplified risks in global shipping, particularly affecting the Suez Canal and Red Sea routes.

admin2024-03-27T13:35:37-07:00January 25, 2024|Categories: Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Media, Press Releases, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics|Tags: geopolitical risk, global supply chain, logistics, Middle East war, Panama Canal, Suez Canal Shipping Crisis, supply chain chokepoints, supply chain risk, volatility, VUCA|

Houthi attacks on ships escalate: Experts look to COVID supply chain lessons
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Houthi attacks on ships escalate: Experts look to COVID supply chain lessons

Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, In The News, In the News Highlights, Media, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Transportation & Goods Movement

Houthi attacks on ships escalate: Experts look to COVID supply chain lessons

Supply chain disruptions are nothing new for the shipping industry. The COVID-19 pandemic presented an unprecedented challenge for the industry. Lisa Anderson comments on the disruptions arising from the current Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and the implications.

admin2024-03-28T17:45:15-07:00January 24, 2024|Categories: Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, In The News, In the News Highlights, Media, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Transportation & Goods Movement|Tags: geopolitical risk, global supply chain, logistics, Middle East war, Suez Canal Shipping Crisis, supply chain, supply chain chokepoints, supply chain risk, transportation|

Why Planning Is Impacted As Disruptions Abound
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Why Planning Is Impacted As Disruptions Abound

Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Management

Why Planning Is Impacted As Disruptions Abound

Disruptions have not stopped. China has been flying balloons over Taiwan. North Korea is threatening South Korea. Russia continues its war with Ukraine. Israel is at war with Hamas [...]