Inflation rose to 7.9% in February and continues to soar! Russia invaded Ukraine and trade has been halted. Oil and gas prices will continue to rise and seem to have no end in sight with some saying it will get to $200 a barrel.
Manufacturing and supply chain expert Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, President of LMA Consulting Group Inc., has released a special report, "Thriving in 2022: Learning from Supply Chain Chaos. We learned a lot in 2021. One thing is for certain; supply chain volatility isn't going away any time soon.
Challenges of Integrating Technology Across Supply Chain - Pac Rim/ North America Perspectives
Every client has an overload of data. Whether using a modern ERP system or struggling with a complex maze of manual spreadsheets, the one item in common is an abundance of data. We have worked with clients with archaic ERP systems, but so long as we can extract data, progress can be made.
Every production planner has the challenging job of managing a complex set of conflicting priorities - meeting customer requested ship dates and new product trials, supporting manufacturing and logistics performance objectives, and addressing finance's objectives as it relates to inventory levels and cash flow.
We are in a new era with more opportunity to grow than ever before. COVID is largely in the rear-view mirror, and the strong companies are getting stronger. Consumers have returned to the scene and are robust purchasers of products, homes and services. Are you ready to grow and scale? Have you taken control of your end-to-end supply chain so that you can take advantage of the opportunities?
Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, President of LMA Consulting Group Inc., has released a Special Report, "Thriving in 2022: Learning from Supply Chain Chaos."
Nellson partnered with LMA Consulting Group to improve demand visibility and create more effective production plans. Through SIOP and longer-term planning, the company established a stronger operational rhythm, reduced inventory by 50%, improved OTIF performance into the high 90% range, and strengthened operational performance across the business.
A building products company missed several million dollars in revenue last year because they couldn't meet the demand. Unfortunately, this was a common occurrence. Sales increased dramatically, and they couldn't scale up their manufacturing operations and adapt their purchase requests quickly enough to take advantage of the opportunity.
Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, President of LMA Consulting Group Inc., comments that the protest will cause delays, it will cause rerouting, it will cause people to fly again, if they are desperate.
