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Manufacturing

The Economy is on Track for a Manufacturing Renaissance

The economy has a distinct impact on manufacturing. Although U.S. manufacturing has gone sharply down with offshoring for lower wages, less regulations, and fewer hurdles, there remains a base crux of manufacturing might that is turning into a renaissance with favorable tax, tariff and interest rate policies.

Industry 4.0 – Women in Manufacturing: Panel of Experts

I was interviewed by the Intelligent Enterprise Leaders Alliance for their latest publication recently as part of a panel of experts featuring Women in Manufacturing.  Industry 4.0 is the next frontier of smart manufacturing with advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence. In the interview, we discussed significant opportunities for [...]

Upgrading Manufacturing Planning to Reduce Costs & Inventory

As companies navigate tariffs, geopolitical risks and high interest rates, there is an emphasis on reducing costs and inventory levels to free up cash and maintain profit levels while successfully serving customers’ ever-changing needs. The most successful companies are upgrading their planning processes and rolling out automation and advanced technologies.

Strategic Partnerships to Scale Domestic Production of Critical Items

In step change progress to depending on China (who has been unreliable in supplying critical minerals), a strategic partnership has been developed to replace this dependence for antibiotics. Not many companies can take over manufacturing of extended supply chains and scale up adequately. Thus, strategic partnerships can provide the resources and investments to scale and succeed.

Industrial Automation Powers Manufacturing Success

Industrial automation is no longer optional—it’s the foundation for competitiveness and profitability. In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson shares what manufacturers must consider when investing in automation to boost efficiency, improve responsiveness and stay ahead in a rapidly changing marketplace.

The Smart Way to Embrace Industry 4.0

I was interviewed by the Intelligent Enterprise Leaders Alliance for their latest publication recently.  Industry 4.0 is the next frontier of smart manufacturing. In the interview we discussed the smart way to embrace industry 4.0 with targeted, tactical, and transformative projects.

Defense Tech Manufacturing

Defense technology is advancing at lightning speed—and manufacturing is at the center of it all. In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson discusses how defense tech manufacturers are catching up to meet urgent national needs. Hear about the latest investments, use of advanced technologies and what innovative companies are doing to set the pace for the future of defense.

The Future of Medical Device Supply Chains

Supply chains are evolving at a rapid pace as global risks increase. To achieve success with this transformation, companies must roll out advanced technologies and develop strategies to mitigate down-the-line risks and impacts such as access to critical minerals and energy.

Manufacturing Renaissance On Its Way

A manufacturing boom is on its way. Although it might not appear so according to clients' SIOP (Sales Inventory Operations Planning) models with weaker clients' backlogs and hesitant customers, we have no doubt it is imminent.

AI-Powered Factories – Next-Gen Manufacturing

Artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced technologies are more than digital upgrades — they’re powering a manufacturing reinvention and changing the manufacturing floor. In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson highlights Hadrian’s vertically integrated model as a glimpse into the future.

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