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.

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.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-05T23:55:38-07:00July 25, 2013|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: Change management, Leadership, Operational excellence, Organizational alignment|

Are You On-Time, On-Budget and On-Results? Go Back to the Basics!
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Are You On-Time, On-Budget and On-Results? Go Back to the Basics!

In The News, Project & Program Management

Are You On-Time, On-Budget and On-Results? Go Back to the Basics!

As project results are essential to business performance, it is worth taking a look at what will ensure success. The good news and bad news is that we should already have the appropriate tools in our arsenal to ensure success.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-04T15:28:07-07:00July 24, 2013|Categories: In The News, Project & Program Management|Tags: ERP, Leadership, Project management, Project Times|

Project Leadership Doesn’t Matter Unless You Care About Results
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Project Leadership Doesn’t Matter Unless You Care About Results

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

Project Leadership Doesn’t Matter Unless You Care About Results

As businesses struggle to stand out in the crowd today's post-recession new normal business environment, there's no doubt project success is vital to maintaining and improving profitability.

Lisa Anderson2026-05-04T22:15:24-07:00July 22, 2013|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|

Stand Out From the Crowd and Delight Your Customers!
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Stand Out From the Crowd and Delight Your Customers!

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

Stand Out From the Crowd and Delight Your Customers!

In today’s new normal business environment, everyone is struggling to survive and grow by a few percentage points. Don’t follow the pack; instead, stand out from the crowd with a customer service edge, and leverage the opportunity to leapfrog the competition.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-06T00:04:50-07:00July 18, 2013|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: Collaborative Planning, Customer service, Leadership, Supply chain planning, Talent development|

Is Talent Important to You?
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Is Talent Important to You?

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

Is Talent Important to You?

Do you notice when an employee puts in extra effort to achieve a key result? Do you say thank you? Do you appreciate ideas? Do you ask what employees think will work or for potential pitfalls?

Lisa Anderson2026-07-04T15:24:22-07:00July 15, 2013|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: Leadership, Talent development|

Why Become the Strongest Link in Your Supply Chain?
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Why Become the Strongest Link in Your Supply Chain?

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

Why Become the Strongest Link in Your Supply Chain?

Your smart competition is already on the path towards leveraging the supply chain to deliver bottom line business results. What are you doing to outsmart them and become the strongest link in your supply chain?

Lisa Anderson2026-06-29T23:19:00-07:00July 15, 2013|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: Change management, Continuous improvement, Customer service, Leadership, Operational excellence, Organizational alignment, Predictability, Profitability, Project management, S&OP, SIOP, Supply chain planning, Supply chain visibility|

The New Normal Business Environment
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The New Normal Business Environment

Operational Performance, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance

The New Normal Business Environment

In today's new normal business environment which is characterized by volatility, lackluster sales, customers wanting “more for less – and NOW” and a talent shortage amidst high unemployment levels, companies are turning to the supply chain to deliver RESULTS.