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Lou Desmond Show: Interview about Supply Chain
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Lou Desmond Show: Interview about Supply Chain

In The News, Podcasts, Supply Chain, Videos & Podcasts

Lou Desmond Show: Interview about Supply Chain

Lisa Anderson was interviewed on the Lou Desmond radio show to talk supply chain. John Tulac, international business attorney, hosted the show to talk the status of the supply chain and what opportunities will emerge.

admin2024-03-29T23:29:05-07:00October 18, 2023|Categories: In The News, Podcasts, Supply Chain, Videos & Podcasts|Tags: global supply chain, reshoring, supply chain, supply chain disruptions, supply chain risk|

Inflation & Disruption Increasing Again
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Inflation & Disruption Increasing Again

Business & the Economy, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management

Inflation & Disruption Increasing Again

Inflation and disruption are increasing again. Wholesale inflation as measured by the producer price index increased by .5% since last month which was more than expected. Core inflation (excluding food and energy) went up by .3% which was also more than expected.

admin2024-03-29T23:29:22-07:00October 17, 2023|Categories: Business & the Economy, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management|Tags: inflationary pressures, manufacturing, S&OP, SIOP, strategies to fight inflation, supply chain consultant, supply chain disruptions, supply chain risk|

Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Consultant Addresses Supply Chain Vulnerabilities Amidst Israel-Hamas Conflict
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Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Consultant Addresses Supply Chain Vulnerabilities Amidst Israel-Hamas Conflict

Press Releases, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management

Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Consultant Addresses Supply Chain Vulnerabilities Amidst Israel-Hamas Conflict

The Israel-Hammas conflict is a stark reminder that global supply chains can be disrupted by unforeseen political events. No matter the safeguards in place, events like this can be major disruptors. That is why organizations must cultivate options to mitigate risk and protect their bottom line

admin2024-01-24T09:24:36-08:00October 17, 2023|Categories: Press Releases, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management|Tags: geopolitical risk, manufacturing, Middle East war, securing supply chains, supply chain, supply chain consultant, supply chain disruptions, supply chain risk|

Effective Backlog Management to Rapidly Improve Service
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Effective Backlog Management to Rapidly Improve Service

Customer Service / Sales, Demand Planning, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning

Effective Backlog Management to Rapidly Improve Service

Customer service has suffered in the last few years. Yet providing a superior customer experience is paramount to success especially during these turbulent times of volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA).

admin2024-05-01T06:02:19-07:00October 11, 2023|Categories: Customer Service / Sales, Demand Planning, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: customer service, demand planning, manufacturing, OTIF, planning, sales strategies, supply chain, VUCA|

Supply Chains are on the Move
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Supply Chains are on the Move

SIOP - S&OP, SIOP Planning & Execution, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Optimization

Supply Chains are on the Move

Global supply chains are on the move. Executives have been hit with the harsh reality that the risk (supply chain, geopolitical, cyber, IP, etc.) is far higher than they realized when they outsourced with an eye to cost.

admin2024-03-29T23:31:49-07:00October 10, 2023|Categories: SIOP - S&OP, SIOP Planning & Execution, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Optimization|Tags: backup sources of supply, geopolitical risk, innovation, IT roadmap, manufacturing, nearshoring, reshoring, S&OP, securing supply chains, SIOP, Skills Gap, supply chain, supply chain chokepoints, supply chain optimization, supply chain risk, talent, technology, VUCA|

Pitfalls and Solutions: Common Supply Chain Issues in Manufacturing and Distribution
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Pitfalls and Solutions: Common Supply Chain Issues in Manufacturing and Distribution

Distribution & Warehousing, In The News, Podcasts, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Optimization, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics

Pitfalls and Solutions: Common Supply Chain Issues in Manufacturing and Distribution

Lisa Anderson joined Food and Beverage Talk podcast to discuss supply chain challenges and opportunities in the food and beverage industry.

admin2024-03-29T23:32:06-07:00October 5, 2023|Categories: Distribution & Warehousing, In The News, Podcasts, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Optimization, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics|Tags: distribution, Food & Beverage, manufacturing, supply chain, supply chain challenges, supply chain opportunities, supply chain optimization, supply chain trends|

The Global Supply Chain Life After Globalization – Pac Rim Perspectives
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The Global Supply Chain Life After Globalization – Pac Rim Perspectives

Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management

The Global Supply Chain Life After Globalization – Pac Rim Perspectives

Companies went global for the past few decades with a gusto to save labor costs. The pandemic jolted many Executives eyes open to the risks in the global supply chain. Suddenly, companies were reevaluating their global footprint with an eye to cost, risk (supply chain, geopolitical, etc.), customer performance, etc.

admin2024-03-29T23:32:45-07:00October 2, 2023|Categories: Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management|Tags: business consulting, global supply chain, manufacturing, nearshoring, reshoring, supply chain, supply chain consultant, supply chain optimization|

Medtech’s Supply Chain: From Disruption to Opportunity
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Medtech’s Supply Chain: From Disruption to Opportunity

In The News, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management

Medtech’s Supply Chain: From Disruption to Opportunity

Although the supply chain challenges have abated since the COVID-19 pandemic, disruptions continue to persist and risks have increased. VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity) has increased substantially in the world, negatively impacting the safety, security, and reliability of the supply chain.

admin2024-03-29T23:33:44-07:00September 27, 2023|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management|Tags: backup sources of supply, geopolitical risk, labor shortages, manufacturing, medtech, reshoring, securing supply chains, supply chain disruptions, supply chain optimization, supply chain risk|

A Resilient Supply Chain Built for Competitive Advantage
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A Resilient Supply Chain Built for Competitive Advantage

In The News, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Optimization

A Resilient Supply Chain Built for Competitive Advantage

In an era defined by disruption, organizations must be able to respond quickly to changing business needs and customer demands. In the past few years alone, a trifecta of events—the pandemic, political turmoil, and natural disasters—have wreaked havoc on the supply and demand equation, challenging organizations to rethink their [...]