Build resilient supply chains that can adapt to disruption while maintaining service, profitability, and operational performance. Explore strategies for strengthening supplier networks, improving supply continuity, managing risk, and increasing organizational agility in an increasingly complex global environment. Learn how manufacturers and distributors leverage Supply Chain Planning, Network Strategy & Optimization, and Supply Chain Technology & Enablement to improve visibility, enhance decision-making, reduce risk, and create resilient operations that support predictable, long-term growth.
Are You Drinking From a Fire Hose in Managing Supply Chain Disruption?
Every client is experiencing unprecedented disruption! Unfortunately, one had to shutdown since their product is considered non-essential. Most others continue to operate to varying levels. Most manufacturers and distributors are considered critical because they supply defense, the construction/ building industry, the food and beverage industry or the healthcare/ medical [...]
Quoted in Courthouse News Service About the Success of a Supermarket During Coronavirus
I talked with the Courthouse News Service about the supply chain impacts retailers are experiencing with the coronavirus pandemic, and was quoted in their article “Texas Grocery Store Chain Does a Bang-Up Job Against Coronavirus”. It is an uplifting story about a supermarket that is navigating this crisis successfully, [...]
JIT Might Not Be What it is Cracked Up to Be?!
Just-in-time might not be what it is cracked up to be! Certainly, the coronavirus impacts should give us reason to question this rule at face value. Are you running so tight that you only have one bin, pallet or small supermarket to keep your facility running? If so, the [...]
Rip City Interview: What is Going on with Toilet Paper?
When grocery store shelves across the country were emptied of toilet paper and other essential products, many people were left wondering how such basic items could suddenly become unavailable. The answer highlighted the critical role supply chains play in everyday life and how quickly demand surges can overwhelm [...]
Are You Waiting Too Long to Future-Proof?
January 24, 2020 Although most economists do not see an immediate recession, there are plenty of concerning signs along with global volatility. Unfortunately, concern alone can create a recession unrelated to underlying factors. Meaning, we could have terrific fundamentals and results yet still go into a recession if fear [...]
Economic Forecasts for 2020
February 7, 2020 Manfred Keil a longtime economics professor at Claremont McKenna College and the chief economist for the Inland Empire Economic Partnership, spoke at a manufacturing and distribution group of trusted advisors on what we can expect for 2020. It was a fascinating discussion. The bottom line is that there [...]
Food & Beverage and Future Proofing Your Business
As I have been thinking about the food and beverage industry (and process manufacturing) and future proofing your business, I see several examples of proactive clients and colleagues' future proofing their business. As this is my latest, hot-off-the-press LMA-i, LMA Intelligence topic, I thought we'd explore a few trends related to food and beverage.
Hurricane Dorian & Your Supply Chain
Hurricane Dorian is certainly taking over the news as it threatens devastation. Mitigate Hurricane Dorian's impact with a resilient supply chain strategy. Ensure business continuity and agility.