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Using SIOP to Make Better Informed Sustainability Decisions
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Using SIOP to Make Better Informed Sustainability Decisions

e-Commerce & Logistics, Manufacturing, SIOP / S&OP, Supply Chain, Sustainability

Using SIOP to Make Better Informed Sustainability Decisions

Sustainability has become popular with consumers, employees and an imperative of large companies. After all, who wouldn't want to participate in saving the planet? In fact, I was interviewed for an Earth Day special "Our Changing Climate" (you'll see me featured in a few segments around 20 minutes in). From a corporate perspective, according to IBM Institute for Business Value, 51% of CEOs now rank sustainability as their greatest organizational challenge.

admin2022-09-07T02:47:30+00:00August 29, 2022|Categories: e-Commerce & Logistics, Manufacturing, SIOP / S&OP, Supply Chain, Sustainability|Tags: best practices, carbon footprint, climate, electricity, emissions, greenhouse gas, innovate, inventory, logistics, planet, planning, processes, recycling, renewable energy, Sales, shortages, sustainability|

The Case for US Manufacturing
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The Case for US Manufacturing

I've Been Thinking, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, Trends/ Future Proofing

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... [...]

admin2022-09-04T20:12:18+00:00August 10, 2022|Categories: I've Been Thinking, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, Trends/ Future Proofing|Tags: delays, inventory management, lead times, manufacturing, production, reshoring, shortages, US manufacturers|

What Are Clients Experiencing in Today’s Business Environment?
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What Are Clients Experiencing in Today’s Business Environment?

e-Commerce & Logistics, Inflation Strategies, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Disruption

What Are Clients Experiencing in Today’s Business Environment?

Our clients continue to experience an unprecedented level of volatility and complexity. The common themes include: Continued supply chain disruptions: From computer chips to commodities to everyday components/ materials, clients continue to experience shortages and/or extended lead times. Continued challenges in finding people: Whether you are looking for a [...]

admin2022-09-07T09:11:22+00:00July 26, 2022|Categories: e-Commerce & Logistics, Inflation Strategies, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Disruption|Tags: changes, clients, complexity, customers, deflation, execution, inflation, investments, opportunities, partners, supply chain, sustainability, talent, volatility|

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, 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.

admin2022-09-11T01:51:24+00:00July 15, 2022|Categories: Global, Import & Export, I've Been Thinking, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring|Tags: bio diversity, biotech, high-tech, manufacturing, near-shoring, reshoring|

Production Scheduling Best Practices Drive Increased Customer Service, Operational Efficiencies & Inventory Turns
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Production Scheduling Best Practices Drive Increased Customer Service, Operational Efficiencies & Inventory Turns

Inventory Management, Manufacturing, S&OE, Supply Chain, Supply Planning (Production, Capacity, Materials, Replenishment, Inventory)

Production Scheduling Best Practices Drive Increased Customer Service, Operational Efficiencies & Inventory Turns

Manufacturing has struggled to produce what customers want on-time without spending a fortune and tying up excess cash unnecessarily in the wrong, "just-in-case" inventory. It is a tough environment spiraling out of control with supply chain chaos.

admin2022-09-06T08:31:08+00:00July 8, 2022|Categories: Inventory Management, Manufacturing, S&OE, Supply Chain, Supply Planning (Production, Capacity, Materials, Replenishment, Inventory)|Tags: customer service, customers, demands, disruptions, inventory, labor capacity, operations, planning, production, profitability, scheduling, supply chain|

Impacts of China & Taiwan on the Global Supply Chain
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Impacts of China & Taiwan on the Global Supply Chain

Global, Import & Export, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Chats, Video Clips

Impacts of China & Taiwan on the Global Supply Chain

In this episode of Supply Chain Chats, Lisa Anderson talks about impacts on the global supply chain from the Shanghai lockdown and China’s threats to Taiwan. She discusses how the Shanghai lockdown impacted the ports for a few months, creating stockpiles of container ships waiting [...]

admin2022-09-19T17:47:19+00:00June 27, 2022|Categories: Global, Import & Export, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Chats, Video Clips|Tags: baby formula, computer chips, inventory, manufacturing, ports, replenishment, Shanghai, supply chain, Supply Chain Chats|

Manufacturers are Remaining Positive Amidst Chaos
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Manufacturers are Remaining Positive Amidst Chaos

I've Been Thinking, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring

Manufacturers are Remaining Positive Amidst Chaos

According to the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), 82% of manufacturers remain at least somewhat positive about their company's outlook. This statistic is especially interesting since 59% thought continued inflation would make a recession more likely in the next 12 months. Perhaps manufacturing should be even more positive as [...]

admin2022-09-08T19:14:43+00:00June 27, 2022|Categories: I've Been Thinking, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring|Tags: chaos, containers, demand, disruption, inventory, manufacturing, nearshoring, partnerships, reshoring, shipping, suppliers, supply chain|

Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing and SIOP Expert and President of LMA Consulting Introduces Supply Chain Chats™
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Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing and SIOP Expert and President of LMA Consulting Introduces Supply Chain Chats™

In The News, Manufacturing, Press Releases, Supply Chain, Trends/ Future Proofing

Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing and SIOP Expert and President of LMA Consulting Introduces Supply Chain Chats™

As originally published on ExpertClick CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA – June 22, 2022 – Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, President of LMA Consulting Group Inc., has introduced Supply Chain Chats, a video and interview series that will provide insights, ideas and innovations to address current supply [...]

admin2022-09-14T15:56:16+00:00June 22, 2022|Categories: In The News, Manufacturing, Press Releases, Supply Chain, Trends/ Future Proofing|Tags: customer experience, manufacturing, supply chain, Supply Chain Chats, supply chain disruptions, transformation|

Material Planning Best Practices to Proactively Manage Cost & Service
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Material Planning Best Practices to Proactively Manage Cost & Service

Inventory Management, Manufacturing, S&OE, Supply Chain, Supply Planning (Production, Capacity, Materials, Replenishment, Inventory)

Material Planning Best Practices to Proactively Manage Cost & Service

Since the pandemic, it has been a constant battle to ensure material availability, let alone to proactively manage cost and service. Even the most proactive and successful clients have experienced brief shortages of key materials and extended lead-times. The rest have been plagued with these issues.

admin2022-09-08T05:21:06+00:00June 2, 2022|Categories: Inventory Management, Manufacturing, S&OE, Supply Chain, Supply Planning (Production, Capacity, Materials, Replenishment, Inventory)|Tags: escalating prices, inventory, kanban, lead times, master production schedule, material, monthly review, OTIF, planning, replenish, strategies, suppliers|

Supply Chain Disruptions Impacting Baby Formula Availability
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Supply Chain Disruptions Impacting Baby Formula Availability

Manufacturing, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Disruption

Supply Chain Disruptions Impacting Baby Formula Availability

The latest in a long series of supply chain disruptions has impacted the baby formula industry. 40-50% of the shelves across the U.S. are out of stock for this critical item!

admin2022-09-07T09:13:37+00:00May 23, 2022|Categories: Manufacturing, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Disruption|Tags: disruptions, formula, globally connected, increasing production, manufacturers, shortages, supply chain|