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Win-Win Focus on the Customer and Costs
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Win-Win Focus on the Customer and Costs

Cost reduction / Margin improvement, Customer Service / Sales, In The News, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management

Win-Win Focus on the Customer and Costs

As companies are searching for ways to successfully navigate these turbulent times, the best ones are achieving a win-win focus on the customer and costs. Since the pandemic, there has been a heightened awareness of the customer experience as companies struggled with supply chain disruptions, delays, shortages, and the lack of resources.

admin2023-12-10T16:56:35-08:00December 6, 2023|Categories: Cost reduction / Margin improvement, Customer Service / Sales, In The News, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management|Tags: Adhesives & Sealants Industry Magazine, business consulting, cost reduction, customer experience, customer service, customer value, manufacturing, profitability, supply chain, VMI|

Supply Chain Resilience Has Risen to the Top with the White House Council
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Supply Chain Resilience Has Risen to the Top with the White House Council

Manufacturing, Manufacturing Scalability & Resource Planning, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Optimization

Supply Chain Resilience Has Risen to the Top with the White House Council

The White House has launched a cabinet-level supply chain council as the criticality of the topic rises to the top.

admin2024-03-29T23:20:50-07:00November 28, 2023|Categories: Manufacturing, Manufacturing Scalability & Resource Planning, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Optimization|Tags: backup sources of supply, business consulting, ERP, manufacturing, nearshoring, reshoring, S&OP, SIOP, supplier management, supply chain, supply chain assessment, supply chain consultant, supply chain resiliency, supply chain risk, technology|

Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Expert Highlights Proactive Backlog Management as a Keystone for Elevating Customer Service in Manufacturing
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Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Expert Highlights Proactive Backlog Management as a Keystone for Elevating Customer Service in Manufacturing

Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Press Releases, Production & Inventory Management, Replenishment, Distribution & VMI Planning, Supply Chain Planning

Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Expert Highlights Proactive Backlog Management as a Keystone for Elevating Customer Service in Manufacturing

CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA – November 20, 2023 – In a business landscape characterized by unprecedented business volatility, maintaining stellar customer service emerges as a critical differentiator for companies navigating the ebbs and flows of the current market. Manufacturing and Supply Chain Consultant Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD and President of [...]

admin2023-12-09T22:47:07-08:00November 20, 2023|Categories: Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Press Releases, Production & Inventory Management, Replenishment, Distribution & VMI Planning, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: business consulting, business process, customer service, demand planning, manufacturing, order fulfillment, process improvement, supply chain, supply chain consultant|

How Simple Metrics Will Drive Results
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How Simple Metrics Will Drive Results

Distribution & Warehousing, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics

How Simple Metrics Will Drive Results

Simple metrics drive results. Whether a food and beverage manufacturer or an aerospace distributor, measuring the "right" metrics will focus attention on key issues and drive results.

admin2024-03-29T23:21:41-07:00November 13, 2023|Categories: Distribution & Warehousing, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics|Tags: business consulting, business process, distribution, manufacturing, metrics, OTIF, supply chain, supply chain consultant|

Sustainability Driving Triple Bottom Line in Manufacturing and Logistics
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Sustainability Driving Triple Bottom Line in Manufacturing and Logistics

In The News, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Sustainability

Sustainability Driving Triple Bottom Line in Manufacturing and Logistics

With sustainability increasing in popularity and the carbon footprints of end-to-end supply chains evaluated, innovation and manufacturing will skyrocket.

admin2023-11-08T17:00:43-08:00November 8, 2023|Categories: In The News, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Sustainability|Tags: Adhesives & Sealants Industry Magazine, business consulting, logistics, manufacturing, manufacturing resurgence, process improvement, regional supply chains, supply chain, sustainability, triple bottom line|

Manufacturing and Supply Chain Technologies: From 3D Printing to AI
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Manufacturing and Supply Chain Technologies: From 3D Printing to AI

ERP & Technology, In The News, In the News Highlights, Manufacturing, Media, Robotics & Automation, Supply Chain Technologies

Manufacturing and Supply Chain Technologies: From 3D Printing to AI

Medtech companies’ focus on supply chain resiliency and mitigating supply chain risk has increased over the last few years as the pandemic triggered extended lead times, delays, and rising costs.

admin2024-03-29T23:23:20-07:00November 2, 2023|Categories: ERP & Technology, In The News, In the News Highlights, Manufacturing, Media, Robotics & Automation, Supply Chain Technologies|Tags: 3D printing / additive manufacturing, AI, artificial intelligence, business consulting, digitized supply chain, ERP, IoT, manufacturing, robots, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain, supply chain visibility, technology|

Local Sourcing Has Big Benefits for Business
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Local Sourcing Has Big Benefits for Business

In The News, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring

Local Sourcing Has Big Benefits for Business

Lisa Anderson was quoted in an article on the American Express website discussing why local sourcing can help benefit your business in a big way!

admin2024-03-29T23:24:27-07:00October 29, 2023|Categories: In The News, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring|Tags: business consulting, manufacturing, nearshoring, regional supply chains, reshoring, supply chain|

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.

admin2024-03-29T23:25:24-07:00October 28, 2023|Categories: Business & the Economy, In The News, Manufacturing|Tags: business consulting, labor shortages, manufacturing, recession-proofing strategies, supply chain|

A Manufacturing Resurgence Is On Its Way
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A Manufacturing Resurgence Is On Its Way

Manufacturing, Manufacturing Scalability & Resource Planning, Supply Chain Briefing

A Manufacturing Resurgence Is On Its Way

Manufacturing appears to be turning the corner. According to the ISM, the Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) recorded a contraction but at the slowest pace of the recent cycle. In fact, this is the third straight month of improvement.

admin2024-03-29T23:32:22-07:00October 4, 2023|Categories: Manufacturing, Manufacturing Scalability & Resource Planning, Supply Chain Briefing|Tags: digitized supply chain, manufacturing, manufacturing resurgence, nearshoring, reshoring, supply chain, supply chain optimization, technology|

UAW Strike & Impacts on the Supply Chain
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UAW Strike & Impacts on the Supply Chain

Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Management

UAW Strike & Impacts on the Supply Chain

There has been a run of strikes or threats of strikes lately with the latest UAW strike impacting the Big 3 automobile manufacturers. If it lasts longer than a few days, there will undoubtedly be a huge impact on the end-to-end supply chain as well as the economy.

admin2024-03-29T23:34:41-07:00September 20, 2023|Categories: Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Management|Tags: backup sources of supply, empowerment, engagement, S&OP, SIOP, strikes, supply chain partners, supply chain risk|