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.

Whole Foods CEO and Conscious Capitalism
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Whole Foods CEO and Conscious Capitalism

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

Whole Foods CEO and Conscious Capitalism

John Mackey, the CEO of Whole Foods, was a keynote speaker at APICS 2017. Of course, we were all interested because of the recent acquisition by Amazon and what it means for the grocery business.

Lisa Anderson2026-05-04T22:55:34-07:00November 8, 2017|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|

The Outer Banks & the Value of Long-Term Relationships
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The Outer Banks & the Value of Long-Term Relationships

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

The Outer Banks & the Value of Long-Term Relationships

I have always thought keeping in touch with "good people" was a top priority. Do you?

Lisa Anderson2026-07-05T22:56:30-07:00October 30, 2017|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: Collaborative Planning|

San Antonio’s Riverwalk & Creating a “Destination”
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San Antonio’s Riverwalk & Creating a “Destination”

Operational Performance, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance

San Antonio’s Riverwalk & Creating a “Destination”

How can we create a destination? Let's start by considering our customers and clients.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-05T23:22:50-07:00October 23, 2017|Categories: Operational Performance, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance|Tags: Customer service|

My Late Aunt Marge & the Art of Conversation
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My Late Aunt Marge & the Art of Conversation

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

My Late Aunt Marge & the Art of Conversation

No matter your skill in conversation, you can improve. Start by focusing on the other person. That alone can go a long way.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-05T23:08:28-07:00October 14, 2017|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: Leadership|

What Do Sears and Amazon Have in Common?
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What Do Sears and Amazon Have in Common?

Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Innovation & Digital Enablement

What Do Sears and Amazon Have in Common?

Sears was the former Amazon just about 100 years ago, growing 50-fold within a decade with its world-famous catalog and then transforming from a mailing company to a brick-and-mortar giant.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-06T14:53:37-07:00October 10, 2017|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Innovation & Digital Enablement|Tags: Amazon effect, Customer service, Innovation, Supply Chain Briefing Newsletter|

Competition – Or Are They?
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Competition – Or Are They?

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

Competition – Or Are They?

It might just pay to remember that your relationship network is one of your most valuable assets. Can you find ways to collaborate for win-win success?

Lisa Anderson2026-07-06T15:23:05-07:00October 6, 2017|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: Collaborative Planning, I've Been Thinking Newsletter, Talent development|

Which Business Best Practices Do Top Notch Trusted Advisors See?
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Which Business Best Practices Do Top Notch Trusted Advisors See?

Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Process Improvement

Which Business Best Practices Do Top Notch Trusted Advisors See?

In my ProVisors ODAM (Ontario-hosted Distributors and Manufacturers group – don’t you love the play on words?) meeting this month, we discussed business best practices we’ve seen with our manufacturing and distribution clients.