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.

M&A is on the Rise
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M&A is on the Rise

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

M&A is on the Rise

Even if you don't plan to sell, shouldn't you be interested in increasing the value of your business for an ESOP

Lisa Anderson2026-07-06T15:03:24-07:00July 27, 2016|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: Revenue growth|

ERP Project Success: How to be Part of the 20%
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ERP Project Success: How to be Part of the 20%

ERP Systems, In The News, Supply Chain Technology & Enablement, Project & Program Management

ERP Project Success: How to be Part of the 20%

More and more clients are pursuing ERP implementation projects as executives realize they need better tools to support business objectives – growth, service, margins, cash and the like

Lisa Anderson2026-06-07T20:22:19-07:00July 18, 2016|Categories: ERP Systems, In The News, Supply Chain Technology & Enablement, Project & Program Management|Tags: Change management, ERP, Leadership, Project management, Project Times|

Forget About Cost Savings: Look for Process Opportunities
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Forget About Cost Savings: Look for Process Opportunities

Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Process Improvement

Forget About Cost Savings: Look for Process Opportunities

Have you ever thought about how easy it is to uncover process opportunities? Most executives tell me 'no' as it seems much harder than it is most of the time yet they are very interested in these opportunities to improve their business.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-06T18:12:25-07:00July 13, 2016|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Process Improvement|Tags: Leadership, Process improvement|

Solid Inventory Practices Remain Timeless
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Solid Inventory Practices Remain Timeless

Operational Performance, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance

Solid Inventory Practices Remain Timeless

Are you keeping close tabs on your inventory management practices? Improving just one aspect of your inventory can lead to improved service, margins and cash flow.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-08T00:03:15-07:00July 13, 2016|Categories: Operational Performance, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance|Tags: Inventory accuracy, Inventory optimization|

People, People, & People
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People, People, & People

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

People, People, & People

The bottom line is that PEOPLE will ensure that your bottom line hits your objectives

Lisa Anderson2026-07-05T23:26:43-07:00July 13, 2016|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: Amazon effect, Customer service, Leadership, Talent development|

How Visual Project Management Software Can Increase Revenue and Reduce Stress
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How Visual Project Management Software Can Increase Revenue and Reduce Stress

In The News, Project & Program Management

How Visual Project Management Software Can Increase Revenue and Reduce Stress

Lisa Anderson shares advice on how to identify your top 3 problems and brainstorm solutions.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-07T23:35:37-07:00July 5, 2016|Categories: In The News, Project & Program Management|Tags: Project management|

Results Follow People
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Results Follow People

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

Results Follow People

Results follow people who put together strategies and successfully implement them. Great tools help, but people are critical to improving your bottom line.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-06T15:08:37-07:00June 30, 2016|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: Profitability, Revenue growth|

A Picture is Worth a 1000 Words
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A Picture is Worth a 1000 Words

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

A Picture is Worth a 1000 Words

One simple graph or hand drawing on a white board or flip chart will communicate more than a 1000 words.

Lisa Anderson2026-05-04T22:30:33-07:00June 29, 2016|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|

The Importance of Controlled Speed
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The Importance of Controlled Speed

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

The Importance of Controlled Speed

Most likely you are doing a task because you want to serve a customer as almost everything we do at work can be traced back to serving customers; no matter the task.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-10T00:00:50-07:00June 22, 2016|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: Amazon effect|

Lean or No Lean, a Demand Plan is a MUST
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Lean or No Lean, a Demand Plan is a MUST

Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, Process Improvement

Lean or No Lean, a Demand Plan is a MUST

When it comes to B and C items, seasonal items and other trending patterns, understanding the demand plan isn’t a “nice-to-have”; it is critical to success.