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NESCON: Managing Capacity in a Complex & Volatile Long-Lead Environment
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NESCON: Managing Capacity in a Complex & Volatile Long-Lead Environment

Capacity Planning, In The News, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Scalability & Resource Planning, Supply Chain Planning

NESCON: Managing Capacity in a Complex & Volatile Long-Lead Environment

Lisa Anderson facilitated a panel discussion at the New England Supply Chain Conference and Exposition on managing capacity in complex and volatile environments with Shari Ruelas General Manager of Commercial Products Chevron, Alejandro Bustamante Senior Advisor to CEO & Board of Directors of Poly/HP, and Dan Raatjes SVP & COO King's Hawaiian Holding Co.

admin2024-01-17T17:32:36-08:00October 23, 2022|Categories: Capacity Planning, In The News, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Scalability & Resource Planning, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: capacity planning, leadership, manufacturing, supply chain, technology, VUCA|

Gaining a Logistics Edge with Inventory Management
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Gaining a Logistics Edge with Inventory Management

In The News, Inventory Management, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Supply Chain Planning

Gaining a Logistics Edge with Inventory Management

Logistics costs have been staggering. According to the 33rd Annual State of Logistics report produced by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals by the global consulting firm Kearney and presented by Penske Logistics, U.S. business logistics costs rose by 22.4% last year.

admin2023-09-18T17:46:50-07:00October 6, 2022|Categories: In The News, Inventory Management, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: Adhesives & Sealants Industry Magazine, distribution, inventory management, logistics, manufacturing, production planning, supply chain, supply chain disruptions|

Managing Capacity in Complex, Volatile, Long-Lead Environment
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Managing Capacity in Complex, Volatile, Long-Lead Environment

Capacity Planning, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Scalability & Resource Planning, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Planning

Managing Capacity in Complex, Volatile, Long-Lead Environment

Managing capacity during these turbulent times in a complex, volatile, long-lead time environment has proven quite the challenge. During the pandemic, sales volumes either dropped like a rock or skyrocketed with no middle ground. Most manufacturers have not been able to keep up with demand in the last year [...]

admin2024-01-17T17:35:33-08:00October 5, 2022|Categories: Capacity Planning, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Scalability & Resource Planning, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: capacity planning, nearshoring, scalability, supply chain optimization, talent, technology, VUCA|

The LMA Experience
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The LMA Experience

ERP & Technology, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Video Testimonials, Videos & Podcasts

The LMA Experience

LMA client, Armacell LLC, provides senior management, operations management, supply chain management (integrated business planning), and sales viewpoints on their experience in working with the LMA team and the results they achieved.

admin2023-09-20T14:52:21-07:00October 4, 2022|Categories: ERP & Technology, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Video Testimonials, Videos & Podcasts|Tags: business consulting, on-time-in-full, OTIF, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain consultant|

Why Manufacturing Drives Resiliency
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Why Manufacturing Drives Resiliency

I've Been Thinking, Manufacturing

Why Manufacturing Drives Resiliency

The world has all sorts of complications and challenges going on simultaneously: The Russia-Ukraine war is heating up, driving a severe energy shortage in Europe as Russia turned off the gas pipeline. The China-Taiwan tensions continue to gain steam with advanced computer chips at the crux of the conflict. The baby formula challenges carry on with flights [...]

admin2024-01-17T17:37:20-08:00September 30, 2022|Categories: I've Been Thinking, Manufacturing|Tags: JIT, nearshoring, reshoring, S&OP, SIOP, Supply Chain Chats, supply chain disruptions, supply chain resiliency|

MPO Summit Shifting Manufacturing: Is Nearshoring the Answer for Medtech?
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MPO Summit Shifting Manufacturing: Is Nearshoring the Answer for Medtech?

In The News, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring

MPO Summit Shifting Manufacturing: Is Nearshoring the Answer for Medtech?

Lisa Anderson participated on a panel discussion to discuss nearshoring in the Medtech industry with Steven A. Colantuoni, Director of Corporate Marketing, The Central American Group, Yarisol Lopez, Deputy Executive Director, National Free Zones Council of the Dominican Republic, and Carlos Wong, Managing Director, Coyol Free Zone (Costa Rica).

admin2023-09-19T20:27:00-07:00August 18, 2022|Categories: In The News, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring|Tags: friendshoring, manufacturing, medtech, nearshoring, regional supply chains, reshoring, supply chain|

The Case for US Manufacturing
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The Case for US Manufacturing

I've Been Thinking, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring

The Case for US Manufacturing

Made in the USA! Instead of fiddling around dipping our toes in the water, we should put a full court press on expanding manufacturing in the USA. Why? Let's just consider a few questions: Should we put our eggs in the China basket? Only if you enjoy substantial risk... [...]

admin2024-01-17T17:49:42-08:00August 10, 2022|Categories: I've Been Thinking, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring|Tags: inventory management, lead time improvement, manufacturing, reshoring, supply chain shortages, the case for US manufacturing|

The Big Shift: Nearshoring Trends In Medtech Manufacturing | Medical Product Outsourcing
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The Big Shift: Nearshoring Trends In Medtech Manufacturing | Medical Product Outsourcing

In The News, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Optimization

The Big Shift: Nearshoring Trends In Medtech Manufacturing | Medical Product Outsourcing

MPO Magazine: The Big Shift: Nearshoring Trends in Medtech Manufacturing "Medical device companies are on the move," said Lisa Anderson, president of LMA Consulting Group, a Claremont, Calif.-based consulting firm that specializes in manufacturing strategy and end-to-end supply chain transformation."For example, Costa Rica continues to gain significant nearshoring opportunities".

admin2024-01-21T21:28:24-08:00July 19, 2022|Categories: In The News, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Optimization|Tags: energy policy, manufacturing, medtech, nearshoring, regional supply chains, reshoring, supply chain trends|

Costa Rica’s Nearshoring Opportunities in Biotech Manufacturing & Its Biodiversity
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Costa Rica’s Nearshoring Opportunities in Biotech Manufacturing & Its Biodiversity

Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, I've Been Thinking, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring

Costa Rica’s Nearshoring Opportunities in Biotech Manufacturing & Its Biodiversity

I went to Costa Rica with my brother and nephew, and so I've been thinking about the amazing Costa Rican biodiversity, beaches, birds and biotech manufacturing.