Leadership & Change Management Strategies

Leadership, change, and talent are the foundation of successful operational and supply chain transformation. Whether implementing SIOP, ERP, AI, process improvements, or other strategic initiatives, sustainable results depend on strong leadership, organizational alignment, effective change management, and the right talent. Explore practical strategies to build high-performing teams, develop future leaders, align cross-functional organizations, and create a culture that drives operational excellence, innovation, and profitable, scalable growth.

Success with Cross-Functional Integration
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Success with Cross-Functional Integration

Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent

Success with Cross-Functional Integration

Excellent leadership is required for successful supply-chain management and integration.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-06T18:17:09-07:00April 27, 2013|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: Leadership, Organizational alignment|

Thriving in Volatility & Recession
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Thriving in Volatility & Recession

Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent

Thriving in Volatility & Recession

We are in an era of volatility. Who ever thought we'd get used to commonplace bank failures? How about the Dow rising or falling by hundreds of points in a day? Oil gushing into the Gulf? Toyota quality issues? Never! Get used to erratic change as it is the "new normal".

Lisa Anderson2026-07-06T15:01:45-07:00April 27, 2013|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: Leadership, Profitability, Risk Management, Talent development|

2011 Trends
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2011 Trends

Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent

2011 Trends

The stock market is over 11,500 and the economy seems to be picking up with solid holiday sales, even with big ticket purchases like cars. Who would have thought GM, Ford and Chrysler's sales would rise in December?

Lisa Anderson2026-07-06T15:05:20-07:00April 27, 2013|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: Reshoring|

The Aftermath of a Layoff
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The Aftermath of a Layoff

Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent

The Aftermath of a Layoff

Unfortunately, there have been countless layoffs during the recession - and some recent announcements by companies such as American Express and Abbott. Your company will not leverage the recovery if you haven't thought about 'what next' for the survivors: It's all about people. Do the survivors know they are [...]

Lisa Anderson2026-05-04T21:34:11-07:00April 27, 2013|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|

Volatility is the New Norm
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Volatility is the New Norm

Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent

Volatility is the New Norm

In today's new normal business environment, volatility is the new norm. Change is required to remain competitive or to become competitive. If you manage change better than your competition, you'll have the opportunity to leapfrog the competition. In the last several years, I've seen a multitude of examples of [...]