909.630.3943
FacebookTwitterLinkedIn

Innovation & Digital Enablement

Innovation and digital enablement help manufacturers and distributors transform operations, improve decision-making, and build scalable, future-ready supply chains. From automation, robotics, AI, and connected technologies to digital transformation and process innovation, these strategies increase visibility, productivity, agility, and operational performance. Explore practical insights and proven approaches to leverage emerging technologies, accelerate business transformation, and create a competitive advantage through smarter, technology-enabled operations.

Mid-Market Insights – Economic Signals, Lending Trends & What’s Next

The mid-market is the engine of the economy and right now, that engine is running through uncertainty. In this Supply Chain Chat, Lisa Anderson talks with Keith Cerwinski from American Business Bank to break down the latest economic signals, lending patterns and strategic trends shaping the second half of 2025.

2026-06-12T07:33:44-07:00July 18, 2025|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Innovation & Digital Enablement|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |
Read More

Creating Scalability for Supply Chain Success

Like almost every manufacturing sector, the building and construction products industry generally worked through their backlog, focused on margins, and experienced an overall drop in customer demand last year, yet expect a positive year ahead.

2026-06-22T07:47:09-07:00June 4, 2025|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Innovation & Digital Enablement|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
Read More

Industrials & Manufacturing Roar Back: Are You Ready to Scale?

Industrials & Manufacturing Roar Back Although manufacturing has been in a slump for the two years, industrials and manufacturing have roared back. Industrial production has been up for three months in a row, and it surged to its highest ever recorded rate in February. This data aligns with [...]

2026-06-22T10:31:03-07:00March 24, 2025|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Innovation & Digital Enablement|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
Read More

Taking Advantage of Automation in the Supply Chain

According to the WorldMetrics.org report, 89% of manufacturers believe automation is key to increasing productivity. More importantly to increasing profitable growth, the report also finds that automation reduces manufacturing lead time by 75%.

2026-06-20T22:36:42-07:00September 11, 2024|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Innovation & Digital Enablement|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
Read More

Lisa Anderson, Supply Chain Expert Publishes Mid-Year Special Report on Future Supply Chain Strategies FutureScape: Crafting Tomorrow’s Supply Chain Today

A forward-looking supply chain strategy report by Lisa Anderson, emphasizing the importance of innovation and future-proofing in supply chain management.

2026-06-28T12:29:18-07:00August 14, 2024|Categories: Press Releases, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Innovation & Digital Enablement|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
Read More

How Innovation Fuels Success

Innovation is essential to thriving in today's volatile business environment. Drawing on lessons from QC Manufacturing and real-world experience, Lisa Anderson explains how innovation in people, culture, processes, and products drives growth, profitability, resilience, and long-term success.

2026-06-28T16:52:39-07:00July 16, 2024|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Innovation & Digital Enablement|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |
Read More

Sustainable Manufacturing = Uncommon Common Sense

Manufacturers should work to reduce materials, energy consumption, and inefficiencies to improve their carbon footprint and achieve the triple bottom line.

2026-06-27T17:20:28-07:00May 13, 2024|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Innovation & Digital Enablement|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |
Read More

Industrial Robotics for Manufacturing & Supply Chain Success

There are around 3 million industrial robots in use worldwide, and the market is expected to grow to $45 billion by 2028. At a minimum, robots can perform routine tasks with consistent quality. At a maximum, robots will be a strategic advantage to your business. It is no wonder clients are implementing them at a fast pace and investing widely.

2026-10-24T15:02:37-07:00May 1, 2024|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Innovation & Digital Enablement|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
Read More

Manufacturing and Supply Chain Technologies: From 3D Printing to AI

Medtech companies’ focus on supply chain resiliency and mitigating supply chain risk has increased over the last few years as the pandemic triggered extended lead times, delays, and rising costs.

2026-10-22T23:35:30-07:00November 2, 2023|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Innovation & Digital Enablement|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
Read More

Sustainability Gains but the Technology Isn’t Always Ready

Sustainability remains in the news; however, the technology doesn't always keep up. For example, Lego has abandoned its most high-profile effort to ditch oil-based plastics from its bricks after finding that its new material led to higher carbon emissions, according to the Financial Times.

2026-07-06T21:16:05-07:00September 28, 2023|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Innovation & Digital Enablement|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |
Read More
Go to Top