Could Strategic Inventory & Proactive Planning Save Your Supply Chain?
Disruptions abound no matter the supply chain. Aerospace has been particularly hard hit. Boeing's issues have plagued them the entire year.
Inventory Optimization In Full Focus in the Turbulent Economy GalleryInventory Optimization In Full Focus in the Turbulent Economy
Best of Supply Chain, Inventory Management & Control, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Planning
Inventory Optimization In Full Focus in the Turbulent Economy
If you follow the stock market, you might think the economy is strong. As consumers, we are frustrated with the price of everyday supplies such as food, gas, and housing.
Managing Inventory and Cost to Navigate Economic Turbulence
The world faces economic headwinds. According to the Economist, Europe’s economy only grew at 4% this decade as compared with 8% of the United States and is struggling with a triple shock of the energy crisis, surging Chinese imports, and the threat of tariffs from the United States.
Why Is Inventory Accuracy Foundational to Success?
Inventory accuracy is foundational to success. Most clients aren't concerned about inventory, and they shouldn't be if they can count on what their system says.
Getting Back to Basics to Succeed in Supply Chain
In this episode of Interlinks, I am joined again by my colleagues from the supply chain special interest group of the Society for the Advancement of Consulting to discuss the issue of how and why so many businesses are overlooking the fundamentals of business as we emerge from a period of turbulence characterized by pandemic war and supply chain realignments into an uncertain future.
Inventory Management: Go Back to the Basics for Success During Volatility GalleryInventory Management: Go Back to the Basics for Success During Volatility
Best of Supply Chain, Distribution & Warehousing, Inventory Management & Control, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics
Inventory Management: Go Back to the Basics for Success During Volatility
Table of Contents Volatility is the New Norm How Does Inventory Relate to Volatility? Go Back to Fundamentals Best Practice Processes Final Thought Volatility is the New Norm If there is one thing that is certain in today's world, it is that volatility and change are the new normal. [...]
Just-In-Time When Supply Chains Are Backlogged
The rising cost of transportation bottlenecks and service delays have left logistics managers with much to manage. Calculating the total cost of these issues is difficult when only addressing a predetermined price per transaction. Strategic partnerships between shippers and carriers can mitigate pain points and lead to a better customer experience. But, how can logistics partners improve the supply chain and reduce cost in today’s operating environment and create resilience in logistic operations?
Supply Chain Dive: Did the Pandemic Really Kill Just-in-Time? Experts Weigh In
Lisa Anderson was quoted in Supply Chain Dive on whether just-in-time (JIT) is sill relevant or has the world moved to just-in-case.
Quality Digest: LMA Consulting Sees Supply Chains Reshaping to Balance Inventory
Lisa Anderson's press release about the reshaping of supply chains was picked up by CSCMP. Rightsizing and balancing inventories is becoming essential to success especially with increasing interest rates.
Right-size Inventory to Thrive During Inflationary & Recessionary Times GalleryRight-size Inventory to Thrive During Inflationary & Recessionary Times
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Right-size Inventory to Thrive During Inflationary & Recessionary Times
Table of Contents Inflation, Recession, Both? What Does It Mean for Inventory? What is Right-Size Inventory? Process to Right-Size Inventory Pertinent Examples Inflation, Recession, Both? We are in unique times with inflationary pressures continuing while recessionary trends are emerging as well. In either instance, it is vital to right-size [...]