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.

Supply Chain Trends for Success
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Supply Chain Trends for Success

Operational Performance, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance

Supply Chain Trends for Success

Keeping up with the latest supply chain trends can be invaluable for your career and your company success.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-04T14:24:38-07:00April 13, 2015|Categories: Operational Performance, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance|Tags: Cyber, Digital transformation, Distribution, Predictability, Resiliency, Risk Management, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain planning, Video|

The Power of Amazon
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The Power of Amazon

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

The Power of Amazon

Although Amazon has many intriguing aspects, their focus is on the customer

Lisa Anderson2026-07-06T14:54:36-07:00April 6, 2015|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: Amazon effect, Automation, Customer service, I've Been Thinking Newsletter, Talent development|

Collaborate for Project Success
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Collaborate for Project Success

In The News, Project & Program Management

Collaborate for Project Success

Create fresh business ideas for your project by collaborating with Collaboration has come into vogue. In my experience working with clients ranging in size from $4 million to multi-billion dollar enterprises across a multitude of industries, spanning building products to aerospace to consumer products, the more collaboration [...]

Lisa Anderson2026-07-05T23:11:05-07:00April 6, 2015|Categories: In The News, Project & Program Management|Tags: Collaborative Planning, Leadership, Project management, Project Times, Talent development|

Customer Service Starts with Employees
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Customer Service Starts with Employees

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

Customer Service Starts with Employees

Have you ever seen a company that provides consistent, exceptional service for its customers that has unhappy employees?

Lisa Anderson2026-07-05T23:27:24-07:00April 2, 2015|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: Collaborative Planning, Customer service, Leadership, Revenue growth, Talent development|

Mixed Messages Is a Motivation Killer
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Mixed Messages Is a Motivation Killer

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

Mixed Messages Is a Motivation Killer

As leaders, we must take time to think about how our messages are perceived.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-06T15:12:38-07:00March 27, 2015|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: Leadership, Organizational alignment, Talent development|

New Tools for Sizing Up The Skills Gap
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New Tools for Sizing Up The Skills Gap

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

New Tools for Sizing Up The Skills Gap

Eighty-seven percent of manufacturers and distributors are experiencing a skills gap.

Lisa Anderson2026-05-04T23:11:16-07:00March 25, 2015|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: Skills Gap|

Perseverance Counts
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Perseverance Counts

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

Perseverance Counts

Perseverance starts with your state of mind.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-06T15:12:42-07:00March 24, 2015|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: I've Been Thinking Newsletter, Leadership|

Growth
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Growth

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

Growth

Growth starts with a state of mind - and vision for a company.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-04T01:29:27-07:00March 15, 2015|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: I've Been Thinking Newsletter, Leadership, Organizational alignment, Revenue growth, Talent development|

The Value of Feedback
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The Value of Feedback

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

The Value of Feedback

Feedback can often times provide immense value from the right people and in the right circumstances.

Lisa Anderson2026-05-04T23:11:30-07:00March 12, 2015|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|

Cycle Counting by ABC
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Cycle Counting by ABC

Operational Performance, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance

Cycle Counting by ABC

Inventory accuracy is fundamental to manufacturing and distribution. A 3-tiered cycle counting system can simplify inventory management while improving accuracy.