Short term vs the long term: Navigating Turbulent Times
As businesses struggle in this new era of VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity), the divide between short term and long term seems to increase.
Inflation Busters—Protecting Profits as Costs Rise
Inflation is rising faster than at any time in recent memory. Businesses must deal with rapid cost increases by managing cash flow efficiently and communicating effectively with customers and suppliers. The benefits of inventory reduction must be balanced against the need to maintain critical stock for top customers.
SAC: Mentoring Keeps Smart Companies Competitive in Today’s Market
Our most successful clients are no longer relying on hiring talent. Instead, they are focused on developing talent," points out Lisa Anderson, president of Claremont, CA-based LMA Consulting Group, Inc. and manufacturing expert known as the Strongest Link in Your Supply Chain.™
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 [...]
The Importance of Customer Service
We are in a time period that will prove more important than almost any other because more companies will surge past the competition during these turbulent times, propelling them forward for years to come. Executives will have a choice - push the pedal to the floor and achieve success or be tentative and pull on the parking brake and slowly retreat and decline.
SAC: Profitable Growth Is Still Possible in Inflationary Times
"Our most successful clients are not hiding under a rock and maintaining status quo during these inflationary times," points out Lisa Anderson, president of Claremont, CA-based LMA Consulting Group, Inc. and manufacturing expert known for creating supply chain resiliency."
Lost Revenue Due to Lack of Resources: How to Attract People to Your Company
According to Interos, almost 90% of companies experienced a negative impact to revenue due to supply chain disruption. That is a BIG number! From our point-of-view, every client is complaining about the lack of critical resources required to support the business and has experienced negative impacts to revenue (even if only in terms of a delay to revenue recognition).
5P Accelerator Process to Fast-Track Growth & Profits During Business Volatility
Our most successful clients are constantly thinking about how to thrive in ever-changing, volatile conditions. They cannot afford to wait to see what is working for their competitors and then go "all in". Instead, only those who are resilient, innovative, and thinking five steps ahead will thrive in the next decade.
SAC: Successful Organizations Move Beyond the Great Resignation
"Our most successful clients see employees as their #1 asset," points out Lisa Anderson, president of Claremont, CA-based LMA Consulting Group, Inc. and manufacturing expert known for creating supply chain resiliency. "People don't leave companies; they leave people. Thus, successful companies prioritize people.
Improved Operational Performance Through SIOP and Demand Visibility
Nellson partnered with LMA Consulting Group to improve demand visibility and create more effective production plans. Through SIOP and longer-term planning, the company established a stronger operational rhythm, reduced inventory by 50%, improved OTIF performance into the high 90% range, and strengthened operational performance across the business.