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.

Strategic Priorities
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Strategic Priorities

Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Innovation & Digital Enablement

Strategic Priorities

I thought it might be interesting to brainstorm top strategic priorities commonplace today for manufacturers and distributors.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-05T23:55:30-07:00September 25, 2013|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Innovation & Digital Enablement|Tags: Collaborative Planning, Customer service, Leadership|

The 4 Leadership Essentials Required for Long Term Success
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The 4 Leadership Essentials Required for Long Term Success

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

The 4 Leadership Essentials Required for Long Term Success

Excellent leadership is required to outshine the competition.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-05T23:40:28-07:00September 19, 2013|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: Leadership|

Ride the Wave & Succeed with Virtual Teams
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Ride the Wave & Succeed with Virtual Teams

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

Ride the Wave & Succeed with Virtual Teams

Since virtual meetings will be a mainstay in the professional world and especially with project teams, it is incumbent upon us to find a way to succeed in this environment.

Lisa Anderson2026-05-04T22:15:10-07:00August 29, 2013|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|

The Art of Prioritization
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The Art of Prioritization

Operational Performance, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance

The Art of Prioritization

Prioritizing is a unique skill of eagle eye strategists.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-05T23:49:28-07:00August 27, 2013|Categories: Operational Performance, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance|Tags: Leadership, Profitability|

What Does it Take to Have a Real Team?
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What Does it Take to Have a Real Team?

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

What Does it Take to Have a Real Team?

Build successful teams that are cohesive and self-improving

Lisa Anderson2026-07-06T18:16:47-07:00August 27, 2013|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: Data & Analytics, Leadership, Organizational alignment|

Pay it Forward: What’s Good for the Industry Is Good for Business
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Pay it Forward: What’s Good for the Industry Is Good for Business

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

Pay it Forward: What’s Good for the Industry Is Good for Business

Our industry depends on the strongest links to continually make improvements and grow our expertise. By sharing our knowledge, we strengthen even the weakest links, to be more productive and thoughtful business partners.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-06T15:25:45-07:00August 15, 2013|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: Process improvement|

Organization Essential to Strategic Focus
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Organization Essential to Strategic Focus

Process Improvement, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance

Organization Essential to Strategic Focus

I’ve yet to run across an organization with just the right amount of priorities – have you? Here are a few strategies to improve your organizational abilities.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-05T23:55:34-07:00August 8, 2013|Categories: Process Improvement, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance|Tags: Leadership|

Project Priorities for Success
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Project Priorities for Success

In The News, Project & Program Management

Project Priorities for Success

Since projects can have a substantial effect on your organization through increased productivity, profitability, cash flow and service, it pays to think about the three critical priorities to delivering project management success.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-04T15:43:43-07:00August 7, 2013|Categories: In The News, Project & Program Management|Tags: Leadership, Operational excellence, Project management, Project Times|

Why Supply Chain Management Matters More Than Ever
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Why Supply Chain Management Matters More Than Ever

In The News, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Process Improvement

Why Supply Chain Management Matters More Than Ever

In this Critical Mass Business Talk Radio interview, Lisa Anderson discusses supply chain collaboration, inventory optimization, customer service, and why supply chain management has become a critical driver of business growth and profitability.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-14T23:31:52-07:00August 6, 2013|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Process Improvement|Tags: Podcast, Productivity, Profitability, Radio|

How to Defy the Odds with Culture Change
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How to Defy the Odds with Culture Change

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

How to Defy the Odds with Culture Change

I’ve had first-hand experience working with companies in various stages of mergers and acquisitions and other significant change projects, and the answers are incredibly simple yet hard to execute.