Who Can Really Move Manufacturing to the US?
Moving manufacturing to the U.S. is no simple task. Capital, labor, and automation determine who can succeed—and who gets left behind.
Advanced Planning Strategies to Optimize Manufacturing Success
The world is VUCA-laden (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity) and trending to greater volatility as risk heightens, supply chains unravel and short-term priorities remain intact.
Supply Chain Trends & Takeaways GallerySupply Chain Trends & Takeaways
Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring/ Regional Supply Chains, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics
Supply Chain Trends & Takeaways
Over the last two weeks, we participated in three supply chain summits, conferences and/or annual meetings (with a west coast bent), and so we thought we'd pass on the key highlights and action items most relevant to our clients and colleagues.
Energy: Fueling Our Future
In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson, President of LMA Consulting Group, highlights why energy is at the core of everything in supply chain and manufacturing. From powering automation and AI to driving production and logistics, energy access and strategy are critical to growth. As demand soars, companies must rethink how they plan, invest and prepare for the energy needs of tomorrow.
How Businesses Can Address Supply Chain Management with The Looming Tariff Changes GalleryHow Businesses Can Address Supply Chain Management with The Looming Tariff Changes
Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, In The News, Interviews, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring/ Regional Supply Chains, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics
How Businesses Can Address Supply Chain Management with The Looming Tariff Changes
The most important strategy to minimize the impact of sudden tariff changes is to create a resilient supply chain. Addressing tariffs requires a short-term and long-term strategy. In the short term, you must stay ahead of changing conditions, enhance your supply chain visibility so that you know the origin and risks of your end-to-end supply chain and be ready to move rapidly.
Manufacturing: An Economic Powerhouse
In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson, President of LMA Consulting Group, spotlights the unmatched power of manufacturing in driving economic growth. From job creation and innovation to fueling supply chains and national security, manufacturing is at the heart of a thriving economy. Tune in for a quick dive into why forward-thinking businesses must prioritize and invest in their manufacturing strategy to stay competitive.
Resilience in Supply Chain of Paramount Importance
The announcement of reciprocal tariffs has created extreme volatility in the stock markets and nervousness among executives. Geopolitical, supply chain, and cyber risks plague the end-to-end supply chain and have stimulated additional debates about control in the Panama Canal, Greenland, and global supply chains.
Supply Chain Volatility and Vulnerabilities: Resiliency, Regional Manufacturing, and Robotization GallerySupply Chain Volatility and Vulnerabilities: Resiliency, Regional Manufacturing, and Robotization
Artificial Intelligence & Supply Chain Technologies, Best of Supply Chain, ERP & Technology, In The News, Manufacturing, Media, Reshoring/ Nearshoring/ Regional Supply Chains, Robotics & Automation, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration
Supply Chain Volatility and Vulnerabilities: Resiliency, Regional Manufacturing, and Robotization
Supply chain shortages have improved from their all-time high in Q1 2024. Yet, risks remain high, especially with the increased level of vulnerabilities.
Argentina: The Rising Star in Latin American Manufacturing GalleryArgentina: The Rising Star in Latin American Manufacturing
Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring/ Regional Supply Chains, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Bytes Videos, Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration, Videos & Podcasts
Argentina: The Rising Star in Latin American Manufacturing
Is Argentina the next big opportunity in manufacturing? In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson shares insights from her recent trip to Argentina and outlines four key reasons why the country is becoming an attractive offshoring option for manufacturers looking to expand or diversify operations in Latin America.
Capacity Planning Case Study to Secure Reliable Delivery Dates At Order Entry
One of the most common issues executives raise is the inability to secure reliable delivery dates upfront when communicating with customers and taking orders. Clearly, this bottleneck results in frustration and the potential for lost orders as customers demand reliable delivery dates, stable lead times, and expedited performance.