Best of Supply Chain Transformation

Explore practical insights and executive strategies to drive supply chain transformation and improve operational performance. Discover thought leadership on process improvement, operational excellence, leadership, project and program management, customer fulfillment, and execution to help manufacturers and distributors strengthen agility, improve business performance, and achieve scalable, profitable growth.

Hello Dolly and Turning the Mundane into Magnificent
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Hello Dolly and Turning the Mundane into Magnificent

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

Hello Dolly and Turning the Mundane into Magnificent

Are you turning the mundane into the magnificent? Why lead a humdrum existence on a daily basis?

Lisa Anderson2026-07-05T23:26:18-07:00March 12, 2018|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: Leadership, Talent development|

Technologies of Disruption and E-Commerce
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Technologies of Disruption and E-Commerce

Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Innovation & Digital Enablement

Technologies of Disruption and E-Commerce

Are you thinking about what seemingly unrelated topics like the Amazon Effect might mean for your business even if you don't supply consumers? The impacts can be far-reaching and significant.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-06T00:32:45-07:00March 5, 2018|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Innovation & Digital Enablement|Tags: Distribution, E-commerce, Lead Time Reduction, MCIE|

What is the Supply Chain?
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What is the Supply Chain?

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

What is the Supply Chain?

Because we are known as supply chain experts, we continue to talk about the supply chain even though LOTS of people - including potential clients - are unsure what in the world that means.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-21T15:43:09-07:00March 5, 2018|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: Change management, Customer service, Leadership, Organizational alignment, Profitability, Supply chain planning|

A Human Capital Checkup
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A Human Capital Checkup

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

A Human Capital Checkup

In honor of the Innovation Awards, it seems appropriate to discuss the critical importance of human capital.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-04T15:35:36-07:00March 5, 2018|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: Leadership, Talent development|

Manufacturing Expands at the Fastest Rate in 14 Years
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Manufacturing Expands at the Fastest Rate in 14 Years

Operational Performance, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance

Manufacturing Expands at the Fastest Rate in 14 Years

According to ISM (Institute of Supply Management), manufacturing expanded more than it has in 14 years in February - it is on fire!

Lisa Anderson2026-06-27T23:42:07-07:00March 5, 2018|Categories: Operational Performance, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance|Tags: Capacity planning, Customer service, On-Time Delivery, Operational excellence, Scalability, Strategic sourcing, Supply Chain Briefing Newsletter, Supply chain planning|

Harvey Mudd Students Lauded for Manufacturing Innovation
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Harvey Mudd Students Lauded for Manufacturing Innovation

In The News, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Innovation & Digital Enablement

Harvey Mudd Students Lauded for Manufacturing Innovation

Lisa Anderson presents the Manufacturer’s Council of the Inland Empire Innovation Award to Harvey Mudd College Students for their work with Purosil. The award was presented in February at the MCIE’s 2018 Manufacturers’ Summit.