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I am excited to be featured in SelectHub's extremely popular and recently updated article, "How Do ERP Systems Work?". It provides a good foundation into the world of ERP and what you'd do with an ERP system. Although most clients have an ERP system of some type, by NO means do they understand how ERP systems work and the true value of an ERP system.
July 6, 2020 As supply chain has gained in prominence in the media with the increase in tariffs and the many challenges associated with coronavirus, reshoring has become of keen interest. Surveys are showing it is more than just a passing interest with executives. Instead, it is in motion! Listen to my video on this hot topic. What's Happening Video Series Supply Chain: Reshoring In addition, the USMCA has gone into effect as of 7/1. Here are a few of the key components: 1) Automobiles must have 75% of their components manufactured in [...]
June 22, 2020 Supply chains are quite tenuous, and China drives the most volume: Coronavirus: Beijing is under a soft lockdown with a surge of virus cases. Although Beijing doesn't impact trade, it is another sign that China vastly under reported previously and it is likely to have a new surge of coronavirus and plant closures. Manufacturers in China: Small and medium size manufacturers are not doing well. They are struggling to keep up since they had to continue paying people even when they weren't producing. Are you watching your quality and cash? Vietnam: so far, they are faring pretty [...]
June 13, 2020 It is a very exciting time for those of us passionate about manufacturing and supply chain. Undoubtedly, we have never worked harder proactively managing the unprecedented demand and supply volatility, and so appreciate your supply chain resources. I am hearing that they are taking off for better opportunities, and you won't want to lose your best talent during what will be a lengthy and supply chain intensive COVID-19 recovery! As manufacturing increasingly returns to the U.S., as consumers and businesses expect a superior, customized, rapid delivery of products and services, as technological advances become commonplace, as the [...]
As destructive as COVID-19 has been, from a supply chain perspective it’s simply the latest disruption manufacturers must face. Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, president of LMA Consulting Group Inc., will address these disruptions and explain how manufacturing and supply chain executives can successfully navigate this latest challenge in the free webinar, Future-Proofing Manufacturing & the Supply Chain, taking place June 25, 2020 at 1 pm EDT. Customers’ expectations are newly defined and ever-changing. The un-normal that’s emerging requires rapid customized products and services arriving at a customers’ doorstep prior to them realizing the need. Is your manufacturing and supply [...]
E-Commerce & the Rise of Online According to the statistics as well as client commentary, e-Commerce sales and online everything is on fire: According to data from Adobe Analytics, the second half of March saw a 25% increase in e-commerce sales. Even more impressive, Adobe said that April saw a 49% increase in U.S. e-commerce sales! Of ALL our clients, the only unanimous area of growth during COVID-19 was in e-commerce sales. According to a Gartner CFO survey, 74% intend to shift some employees to remote work permanently. Thus, the key question is whether you are proactively thinking about online [...]
Of course, it was very exciting to be featured on Bloomberg's 'What'd You Miss?' show! It speaks to the rising popularity of reshoring that Bloomberg is searching for supply chain experts to talk about reshoring and whether it makes sense. One Tip to Implement This Week: As I said on Bloomberg, of course, the answer of whether you should reshore is "it depends"; however, it is becoming quite attractive for many industries and situations. At a minimum, review whether it makes sense to source manufacturing closer to your end customers. If you need a push, look no further than the [...]
CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA – May 27, 2020 – Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert, Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, president of LMA Consulting Group Inc., predicts that a proactive understanding of customer demand and diversification within the supply chain will prevent a next round of guffaws as the effects of COVID-19 disruptions to the supply chain begin to subside and the world faces the uncertainty of the return of COVID-19. LMA Consulting Group works with manufacturers and distributors on strategy and end-to-end supply chain transformation to maximize the customer experience and enable profitable, scalable, dramatic business growth. The importance of the supply [...]
Published on May 27, 2020 Keynote presentation by Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert, Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, president of LMA Consulting Group Inc.
