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How Central Asia Acts as the Asia Pacific Weapons Silk Road
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How Central Asia Acts as the Asia Pacific Weapons Silk Road

Business & the Economy, Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, In The News, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics

How Central Asia Acts as the Asia Pacific Weapons Silk Road

China is Israel’s number two trading partner, and so there will be a significant impact to that trading relationship during the war. There will be disruptions due to labor shortages as business workers are called up as army reservists, and as disruptions occur due to the war.

admin2023-11-13T20:15:02-08:00November 10, 2023|Categories: Business & the Economy, Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, In The News, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics|Tags: business consulting, geopolitical risk, global supply chain, supply chain, supply chain consultant, supply chain disruptions, supply chain risk|

Navigating a Slow Economy: Strategies for Manufacturers
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Navigating a Slow Economy: Strategies for Manufacturers

Business & the Economy, In The News, Manufacturing

Navigating a Slow Economy: Strategies for Manufacturers

Lisa Anderson of LMA Consulting Group was quoted in Manufacturing Dive about how manufacturers can navigate a slowing economy.

admin2023-10-31T15:03:33-07:00October 28, 2023|Categories: Business & the Economy, In The News, Manufacturing|Tags: business consulting, labor shortages, manufacturing, recession-proofing strategies, supply chain|

Inflation & Disruption Increasing Again
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Inflation & Disruption Increasing Again

Business & the Economy, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management

Inflation & Disruption Increasing Again

Inflation and disruption are increasing again. Wholesale inflation as measured by the producer price index increased by .5% since last month which was more than expected. Core inflation (excluding food and energy) went up by .3% which was also more than expected.

admin2023-10-17T16:47:44-07:00October 17, 2023|Categories: Business & the Economy, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management|Tags: inflationary pressures, manufacturing, S&OP, SIOP, strategies to fight inflation, supply chain consultant, supply chain disruptions, supply chain risk|

Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Expert Advises Business Leaders to Keep a Pulse on Current Events
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Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Expert Advises Business Leaders to Keep a Pulse on Current Events

Business & the Economy, Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Press Releases, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics

Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Expert Advises Business Leaders to Keep a Pulse on Current Events

The critical importance for owners and business leaders to understand how current events can significantly impact their supply chains. LMA Consulting Group works with manufacturers and distributors on strategy and end-to-end supply chain transformation to maximize the customer experience and enable profitable, scalable, dramatic business growth.

admin2023-10-18T12:51:06-07:00August 31, 2023|Categories: Business & the Economy, Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Press Releases, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics|Tags: logistics, Panama Canal, securing supply chains, supply chain, supply chain disruptions, supply chain management, supply chain risk|

Companies Eye Innovation and Disruption in Volatile Economy
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Companies Eye Innovation and Disruption in Volatile Economy

Business & the Economy, In The News, Press Releases

Companies Eye Innovation and Disruption in Volatile Economy

CLAREMONT, Calif., August 1, 2023/ExpertClick/ -- Proactive innovation and disruption are helping businesses to succeed in the current volatile economic environment, according to The Society for the Advancement of Consulting® (SAC). The best companies are leveraging their culture of innovation and advanced technologies to enhance customer experience. Without it, [...]

admin2023-10-18T16:17:17-07:00August 1, 2023|Categories: Business & the Economy, In The News, Press Releases|Tags: disruptors, ERP, innovation, SAC, supply chain, supply chain consultant, VUCA|

How Smart Manufacturers Are Navigating Interest Rate Hikes
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How Smart Manufacturers Are Navigating Interest Rate Hikes

Business & the Economy, In The News, Manufacturing

How Smart Manufacturers Are Navigating Interest Rate Hikes

Interest rates have increased by a historic amount within the last year. Increases of almost 5 points on such an aggressive timeline is already having a significant impact on manufacturers and distributor’s ability to fund and support their business growth.

admin2023-09-17T15:49:26-07:00June 8, 2023|Categories: Business & the Economy, In The News, Manufacturing|Tags: Brushware Magazine, inventory management, S&OP, SIOP|

Navigating the Business Storm: Stress-Test Now, Not Later
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Navigating the Business Storm: Stress-Test Now, Not Later

Business & the Economy, In The News, Media, Press Releases

Navigating the Business Storm: Stress-Test Now, Not Later

CLAREMONT, CA - Thursday, June 1, 2023: The recent banking crisis exposes the need for stress testing for other industries as well, according to The Society for the Advancement of Consulting® (SAC). It is time for organizations roll up their sleeves, conduct rigorous stress-tests, and prepare for all eventualities. [...]

admin2023-10-18T16:17:45-07:00June 1, 2023|Categories: Business & the Economy, In The News, Media, Press Releases|Tags: business consulting, SAC, supply chain risk|

What’s Up in the Economy, Business, Manufacturing & Supply Chain?
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What’s Up in the Economy, Business, Manufacturing & Supply Chain?

Business & the Economy, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Briefing

What’s Up in the Economy, Business, Manufacturing & Supply Chain?

It is a whirlwind and confusing. Here is a quote that sums it up perfectly: From a salesperson at a client recapping the conversations at a recent industry conference - Everyone is skeptical, but we are all seeing orders and backlog remain pretty robust.

admin2023-09-16T17:41:09-07:00May 17, 2023|Categories: Business & the Economy, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Briefing|Tags: better utilize ERP, inventory management, inventory reduction, operational performance, S&OP, SIOP|

The State of Business, Supply Chain and Opportunities
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The State of Business, Supply Chain and Opportunities

Business & the Economy, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Chats Videos

The State of Business, Supply Chain and Opportunities

In this episode of Supply Chain Chats, Lisa Anderson talks about the state of business, the economy, and supply chain, what it means and how to take advantage of the opportunities that will come down the pike.She talks in detail about inflation, recession, the impacts of interest rates and the labor force and what the successful companies are doing differently to succeed.