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Inflation Busters—Protecting Profits as Costs Rise

Inflation is rising faster than at any time in recent memory. Businesses must deal with rapid cost increases by managing cash flow efficiently and communicating effectively with customers and suppliers. The benefits of inventory reduction must be balanced against the need to maintain critical stock for top customers.
2024-01-17T17:52:09-08:00August 1, 2022|Categories: Business & the Economy, In The News|Tags: , , , |
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Brushware Magazine: Inflation Busters: Protecting Profits as Costs Rise

"Proactively managing cash flow is critical right now," says Lisa Anderson, president of LMA Consulting Group, Claremont, Calif. This can be done by running periodic forecasts.
2024-01-21T21:24:35-08:00July 27, 2022|Categories: Business & the Economy, In The News|Tags: , , , , , , |
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What Are Clients Experiencing in Today’s Business Environment?

Our clients continue to experience an unprecedented level of volatility and complexity. The common themes include: Continued supply chain disruptions: From computer chips to commodities to everyday components/ materials, clients continue to experience shortages and/or extended lead times. Continued challenges in finding people: Whether you are looking for a [...]

2024-01-21T21:25:23-08:00July 26, 2022|Categories: Business & the Economy, Supply Chain Briefing|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |
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Building a Recession-proof Strategy for Your Supply Chain

Lisa Anderson, manufacturing and supply chain expert and president of LMA Consulting Group discusses practical insights on how to unlock operating capital and fuel growth.
2023-09-17T01:09:22-07:00July 14, 2022|Categories: Business & the Economy, Panels, Videos & Podcasts, Webinars|Tags: , , , , , |
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Inflation, Deflation, What to Do in the Supply Chain?

There is no doubt we are struggling with volatility in the supply chain. Inflation is the hot topic on one hand with rising prices, difficulty in finding people, wage inflation and much more.
2024-06-08T18:02:37-07:00July 11, 2022|Categories: ASCM Series: Emerging with Supply Chain Strength, Business & the Economy, Global Supply Chain Consultant Series, Panels, Videos & Podcasts, Webinars|Tags: , , , , , , |
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AWCI Construction Dimensions: Inflation Busters: Protecting Profits As Costs Rise

Lisa Anderson, manufacturing and supply chain expert and president of LMA Consulting Group states there are operational and supply chain priorities required to be ready to absorb additional sales". One of the most important components is to have planning and scheduling processes required to be ready to absorb capabilities.
2023-09-19T20:08:09-07:00July 10, 2022|Categories: Business & the Economy, In The News|Tags: , , , , , , |
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Supply Chain Collaboration & VMI to Get Ahead of Economic Challenges

Manufacturers are experiencing continued inflationary pressures threatening customer service and profit margins with record-breaking price increases and lack of material availability.  To add fuel to the fire, they are also starting to worry about preparing for a potential recession.
2023-09-19T21:00:34-07:00July 7, 2022|Categories: Business & the Economy, In The News, Replenishment, Distribution & VMI Planning, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Flexport: 55 Supply Chain & Logistic Experts You Should Follow on Social

"Having relationship with suppliers is critical. We often advise clients to use multiple suppliers to ensure supply. Using secondary suppliers can be expensive" comments Lisa Anderson a manufacturing a supply chain consultant and President of LMA Consulting Group Inc.
2024-06-08T18:05:10-07:00June 22, 2022|Categories: Business & the Economy, In The News, Media|
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The Importance of Customer Service

We are in a time period that will prove more important than almost any other because more companies will surge past the competition during these turbulent times, propelling them forward for years to come. Executives will have a choice - push the pedal to the floor and achieve success or be tentative and pull on the parking brake and slowly retreat and decline.
2024-06-06T08:51:11-07:00June 10, 2022|Categories: Business & the Economy, I've Been Thinking|Tags: , , |
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Getting Ahead of Inflationary and Deflationary Pressures Using SIOP / S&OP

Because we live in a global, supply chain disrupted world amidst record-breaking prices for food, commodities and oil (and all products dependent on these industries), not only are businesses looking to navigate inflationary pressures, but also deflationary pressures. Inflation can lead to deflation as consumers panic and demand softens.
2024-06-05T18:43:22-07:00June 2, 2022|Categories: Business & the Economy, SIOP / S&OP|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |
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