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.

APICS 2004: Cultivating Empowered & Engaged Employees
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APICS 2004: Cultivating Empowered & Engaged Employees

In The News, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent

APICS 2004: Cultivating Empowered & Engaged Employees

Technology matters, but people remain the foundation of manufacturing success. Lisa Anderson explains how strong leadership, employee empowerment, collaboration, and career development help manufacturers retain top talent, foster innovation, and achieve superior business performance.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-14T12:30:43-07:00March 8, 2014|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: APICS, Change management, Customer service, Interview, Leadership, Organizational alignment, Profitability, Scalability, Talent development, Video|

Manufacturing Management Success: Managing in Today’s Complex World
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Manufacturing Management Success: Managing in Today’s Complex World

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

Manufacturing Management Success: Managing in Today’s Complex World

Complexity abounds in manufacturing management; can you rise to the challenge?

Lisa Anderson2026-07-06T00:30:55-07:00March 6, 2014|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: Data & Analytics, Leadership, Risk Management|

Your Presence
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Your Presence

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

Your Presence

How we look, communicate and relate to people makes a statement about us that may have lasting results. Always start off on the right foot.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-06T15:25:26-07:00February 14, 2014|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: Leadership|

Warehousing Thoughts
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Warehousing Thoughts

Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Process Improvement

Warehousing Thoughts

Warehousing is often overlooked for its simplicity, but it’s one of the strongest links in your supply chain.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-27T18:28:18-07:00February 14, 2014|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Process Improvement|Tags: Continuous improvement, Customer service, Data & Analytics, Distribution, ERP, Inventory accuracy, Inventory optimization, Inventory reduction, Leadership, Productivity, Supply chain visibility, WMS|

Metrics Rule!
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Metrics Rule!

Operational Performance, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance

Metrics Rule!

You can't give attention to work priorities to grow a more profitable business if you aren't collecting data, measuring variables and tracking trends.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-06T18:16:27-07:00February 14, 2014|Categories: Operational Performance, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance|Tags: Data & Analytics, Leadership, S&OP|

The Amazon Effect – Exceptional Service
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The Amazon Effect – Exceptional Service

Operational Performance, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance

The Amazon Effect – Exceptional Service

Do all of your employees act as if every customer, supplier and colleague is a key customer?

Lisa Anderson2026-07-06T14:55:38-07:00January 28, 2014|Categories: Operational Performance, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance|Tags: Amazon effect, Collaborative Planning, Customer service, E-commerce, Supply chain planning|

Profit Drivers
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Profit Drivers

Operational Performance, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance

Profit Drivers

The key to success isn't to think about profit but instead to think about profit drivers.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-05T23:49:17-07:00January 28, 2014|Categories: Operational Performance, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance|Tags: Customer service, Leadership, Profitability, Revenue growth|

The Skills Gap Issue is Growing
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The Skills Gap Issue is Growing

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

The Skills Gap Issue is Growing

With an increasingly complex business environment, businesses need to know how to resolve skill gaps in their workplace.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-06T18:16:31-07:00January 28, 2014|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: Leadership, Skills Gap, Supply chain planning, Talent development|

Manufacturing & Distribution Employers Increasingly Rely on External Professional Development Programs to Bridge Skills Gap
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Manufacturing & Distribution Employers Increasingly Rely on External Professional Development Programs to Bridge Skills Gap

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

Manufacturing & Distribution Employers Increasingly Rely on External Professional Development Programs to Bridge Skills Gap

While on-the-job and in-house training comprise the majority of training methodologies used, survey respondents also use mentor programs and leadership development training programs for dual purposes of training and retaining employees.