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Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance

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.

Smarter Logistics, Stronger Supply Chains

In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson explains how the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach broke volume records in 2025 while reducing dwell times from three days to two and a half. These improvements relate to strategic investments and collaborative partnerships in the supply chain.

2026-06-11T17:29:53-07:00February 17, 2026|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Innovation & Digital Enablement|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Business Valuation & Supply Chains

In this episode of Supply Chain Chats, Lisa Anderson talks with Michael Koeppel, director and founder of Lakelet Advisory Group, about the growing role supply chains play in business valuation. As supply chains have become more complex with tariffs, geopolitical risk and increased customer requirements, valuation models have evolved.

2026-06-12T00:01:05-07:00February 17, 2026|Categories: Operational Performance, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Do You Have High-Skilled Talent to Support Profitable Growth?

There are significant opportunities for companies to grow as they expand manufacturing in the U.S. to mitigate risk in the global supply chain, support the significant rise in mining and commodity businesses to fuel electronics and artificial intelligence and take advantage of rising consumer sentiment, reduced tax rates, and the improving economy.

2026-06-20T20:26:27-07:00February 10, 2026|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Productivity Key to Growth & Success

U.S. labor productivity soared at a 4.9% rate in the most recent quarter as compared to the typical annualized rate of 2% during the current business cycle. We are seeing productivity gains across the board as manufacturers utilize predictive processes such as SIOP and advanced technologies such as AI, robotics, and the automation of processes and better utilization of ERP.

2026-06-21T15:09:53-07:00January 14, 2026|Categories: Operational Performance, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Positioning for Success in the New Year

Manufacturing has been in contraction for the last few years, while geopolitical risks are heightened and tariffs have created additional uncertainty, yet the future is starting to look bright. Investments and expansions are picking up. The most successful manufacturers will position for success by preparing for opportunities, mitigating risks and building resiliency and capabilities.

2026-06-21T15:14:33-07:00January 7, 2026|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Highlights & Priorities for Success

Global supply chains started a full transformation in 2025 spurred on with geopolitical risk and encouraged by tariffs, and the pace accelerates as the New Year kicks off with geopolitics dominating the conversation and fundamentals making a comeback. We review learnings from the prior year and priorities for success in 2026.

2026-06-21T15:18:31-07:00January 6, 2026|Categories: Operational Performance, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Collaborative Innovation

Continuous improvement has been the backbone of operational excellence for decades—but today’s pace of change has surpassed it. In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson explains why manufacturers must move beyond traditional continuous improvement and embrace collaborative innovation.

2026-06-11T16:25:40-07:00December 11, 2025|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Innovation & Digital Enablement|Tags: , , , , , , , , |
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Building the Next Generation of Supply Chain Talent

In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson highlights the growing skills gap among early-career professionals and explains why and how investing in developing the next generation of supply chain talent is essential for long-term success.

2026-06-11T21:54:04-07:00December 7, 2025|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: , , , , , , , |
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Recognizing the People Who Keep Your Supply Chain Moving

Supply chains don’t run themselves—people do. In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson reminds us to recognize the individuals who keep operations moving every day. From planners and schedulers to warehouse teams, buyers, operations and production staff, these are the people who prevent disruptions and quietly keep everything on track

2026-06-11T21:55:37-07:00December 1, 2025|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: , , , , , , , , |
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Upskilling: Strengthening Today, Safeguarding Tomorrow

In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson explains why manufacturers must upskill their workforce not only to improve efficiencies and reduce low-level work done by highly skilled employees, but also to preserve critical knowledge as Baby Boomers retire.

2026-06-11T21:57:40-07:00November 23, 2025|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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