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Explore supply chain articles, manufacturing insights, and practical strategies covering SIOP (Sales Inventory Operations Planning), supply chain planning, ERP, AI, operational performance, and global trade. Stay current with the latest trends, executive perspectives, and thought leadership from LMA Consulting Group.

Challenges of Integrating Technology Across the Supply Chain

Technology integration is becoming essential as manufacturers navigate supply chain disruptions, labor constraints, reshoring, and changing customer expectations. A panel of manufacturing and supply chain experts discusses the challenges of automation and digital transformation and how companies can successfully integrate technology to improve predictability, scalability, and performance.

Achieving Customer Growth by Turning Data Into Insights

Manufacturers have more data than ever, but data alone doesn’t improve performance. Learn how to cleanse, connect, and analyze data from ERP, CRM, and other systems to generate meaningful insights, improve decision-making, enhance customer service, and support predictable, profitable growth.

Production Planning Best Practices to Recover Capacity

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.

Taking Control of Customer Success Using SIOP (S&OP)

SIOP helps manufacturers take control of their end-to-end supply chains by aligning customer demand with capacity, inventory, suppliers, and resources. Learn how a proactive SIOP process can improve predictability, strengthen customer service, and provide the operational flexibility required to support profitable, scalable growth.

Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing Expert and President of LMA Consulting Releases Special Report, Thriving in 2022: Learning from Supply Chain Chaos

Lisa Anderson’s special report, Thriving in 2022: Learning from Supply Chain Chaos, shares insights from 22 trusted advisors on navigating supply chain disruptions, strengthening resiliency, and thriving amid continued volatility.

How SIOP Powers Growth During Supply Chain Disruption

SIOP helps manufacturers align demand with capacity and supply so they can capture growth opportunities instead of losing revenue. Learn how better planning improves scalability, customer service, predictability, and profitability.

News Nation: COVID-19 Protests Threaten Canada-US Border Trade

The U.S.-Canada border protests disrupted a critical trade corridor, threatening delays and supply chain impacts. Lisa Anderson discusses the potential consequences for manufacturers, transportation, and cross-border trade.

When Will the Supply Chain Disruptions End?

Supply chain disruptions aren't going away. Manufacturers that proactively strengthen resiliency, rethink supply networks, improve planning, and adapt to changing customer demand will be better positioned to thrive in the next normal.

The Path Forward for Supply Chain Success

Global supply chain disruptions exposed significant risks for medical device companies. Learn how resilient sourcing, regionalization, SIOP, and supply chain planning can improve performance.

Why Value Added Service Matters & an Eco Tour of Catalina

Value-added service stands out when customers are frustrated by shortages, delays, and disruption. Companies and suppliers that communicate, solve problems, and go the extra mile will strengthen customer relationships and differentiate themselves from the competition.

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