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SIOP / S&OP: Balance Customer Orders, Inventory, & Profitability
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SIOP / S&OP: Balance Customer Orders, Inventory, & Profitability

Inventory Management, Manufacturing, Pricing & Profits, SIOP / S&OP, Strategy, Supply Chain

SIOP / S&OP: Balance Customer Orders, Inventory, & Profitability

If you want to serve your key customers successfully (with high on-time-in-full (OTIF), short lead times, and proactive service) so that you can take advantage of the opportunities coming down the pike while addressing the hard realities of the current business environment (potential recessions, high interest rates, and less access to capital), you MUST balance sales, operations and inventory.

admin2023-05-16T00:45:08+00:00May 1, 2023|Categories: Inventory Management, Manufacturing, Pricing & Profits, SIOP / S&OP, Strategy, Supply Chain|Tags: costs, customer, growth strategy, inventory, inventory overload, inventory turns, on-time-in-full, operations, orders, planning, proactive service, profitability, reduce debt, S&OP, short lead times, SIOP, slow moving inventory|

The Economy & Manufacturing: What Do the Statistics Say?
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The Economy & Manufacturing: What Do the Statistics Say?

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

The Economy & Manufacturing: What Do the Statistics Say?

According to this week's GDP report, the real growth rate was minimal (around 1.1%) during the first quarter. On the other hand, inflation remains high, around 5.3%. This seems to reflect stagflation. Unfortunately, business equipment spending was around -7.3%, and inventories are down. PMI (Purchasing Managers' Index), an [...]

admin2023-05-16T00:41:21+00:00April 29, 2023|Categories: Business & the Economy, Manufacturing, Pricing & Profits, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Briefing|Tags: customer service, demand, demand planning, economy, inflation, innovate, inventory, invest, manufacturing, operational improvements, reshoring, resilient, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain, supply planning, technology|

Florists’ Review: Inflation Busters
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Florists’ Review: Inflation Busters

In The News, Inflation Strategies, Pricing & Profits

Florists’ Review: Inflation Busters

Experts advise looking at the coming months with an eye toward estimating what will happen to cash balances. "Proactively managing cash flow is critical right now," mentions Lisa Anderson, president of LMA Consulting Group.

admin2023-01-04T15:06:28+00:00August 8, 2022|Categories: In The News, Inflation Strategies, Pricing & Profits|Tags: economic downturn, inflationary times, price increase|

Inflation Busters—Protecting Profits as Costs Rise
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Inflation Busters—Protecting Profits as Costs Rise

In The News, Inflation Strategies, Inventory Management, Pricing & Profits

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.

admin2022-12-12T16:51:07+00:00August 1, 2022|Categories: In The News, Inflation Strategies, Inventory Management, Pricing & Profits|Tags: cash balance, cashflow, inflation, profits|

Brushware Magazine: Inflation Busters: Protecting Profits as Costs Rise
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Brushware Magazine: Inflation Busters: Protecting Profits as Costs Rise

Inflation Strategies, Inventory Management, Pricing & Profits

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.

admin2022-12-09T19:14:18+00:00July 27, 2022|Categories: Inflation Strategies, Inventory Management, Pricing & Profits|Tags: cash balance, cashflow, inflation, profits|

MSDynamicsWorld: How to Build a Recession-Proof Strategy for Your Supply Chain
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MSDynamicsWorld: How to Build a Recession-Proof Strategy for Your Supply Chain

Innovation, Pricing & Profits, Strategy, Supply Chain

MSDynamicsWorld: How to Build a Recession-Proof Strategy for Your Supply Chain

Lisa Anderson, manufacturing and supply chain expert and president of LMA Consulting Group joins a panel of experts to discuss how to quickly unlock operating capital and fuel growth.

admin2022-12-09T19:12:41+00:00July 20, 2022|Categories: Innovation, Pricing & Profits, Strategy, Supply Chain|Tags: costs, forecasting, manufacturing, recession proof, strategy, supply chain|

Netstock: Building a Recession-proof Strategy for Your Supply Chain
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Netstock: Building a Recession-proof Strategy for Your Supply Chain

Pricing & Profits, Recession-Proofing Strategies, Strategy, Supply Chain

Netstock: 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.

admin2023-01-05T01:15:59+00:00July 14, 2022|Categories: Pricing & Profits, Recession-Proofing Strategies, Strategy, Supply Chain|Tags: costs, forecasting, manufacturing, recession proof, strategy, supply chain|

AWCI Construction Dimensions: Inflation Busters: Protecting Profits As Costs Rise
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AWCI Construction Dimensions: Inflation Busters: Protecting Profits As Costs Rise

Inflation Strategies, Inventory Management, Pricing & Profits

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.

admin2022-12-09T19:02:56+00:00July 10, 2022|Categories: Inflation Strategies, Inventory Management, Pricing & Profits|Tags: bottom line, cash balance, cashflow, forecasts, inflation, profits|

Resort Trades: Inflation Busters: Protecting Profits As Costs Keep Rising
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Resort Trades: Inflation Busters: Protecting Profits As Costs Keep Rising

Inflation Strategies, Inventory Management, Pricing & Profits

Resort Trades: Inflation Busters: Protecting Profits As Costs Keep Rising

Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert and President of LMA Consulting Group, talks about the coming months and keeping an eye on cash balance."Proactively managing cashflow is critical right now".

admin2022-12-08T21:22:32+00:00May 2, 2022|Categories: Inflation Strategies, Inventory Management, Pricing & Profits|Tags: cash balance, cashflow, inflation, profits|

Inflation Busters: Protecting Profits As Costs Keep Rising
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Inflation Busters: Protecting Profits As Costs Keep Rising

In The News, Inflation Strategies, Pricing & Profits

Inflation Busters: Protecting Profits As Costs Keep Rising

Inflation has taken root. Businesses everywhere are dealing with annualized cost increases of nearly seven percent--the fastest pace in 40 years and significantly higher than the 1.8 percent average of the past decade. The resulting upticks in operating costs can cause serious damage to the bottom line.

admin2022-09-07T08:38:06+00:00May 2, 2022|Categories: In The News, Inflation Strategies, Pricing & Profits|Tags: analysis, customers, forecast, GreatRecession, inflation, inventory, operations, profits|