Supply Chain Planning Archives

Supply Chain Planning provides the integrated framework to align demand, supply, capacity, production, inventory, and distribution, enabling predictable revenue fulfillment, superior customer service, resilient operations, and profitable growth. Explore insights on SIOP (Sales Inventory Operations Planning), demand planning, capacity and resource planning, production and materials planning, inventory planning, and network strategy. Learn how manufacturers and distributors leverage integrated planning, technology enablement, data, and analytics to improve visibility, optimize working capital, resolve constraints, and execute with confidence.

Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & SIOP Expert and President of LMA Consulting Protects Supply Chains by Focusing on Visibility and the SIOP Process
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Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & SIOP Expert and President of LMA Consulting Protects Supply Chains by Focusing on Visibility and the SIOP Process

SIOP / Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Press Releases

Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & SIOP Expert and President of LMA Consulting Protects Supply Chains by Focusing on Visibility and the SIOP Process

Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, known as the Strongest Link in Your Supply Chain and President of LMA Consulting Group Inc., works to protect client supply chains by focusing on supply chain visibility and driving the SIOP (Sales Inventory Operations Planning) process.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-16T17:18:05-07:00August 9, 2022|Categories: SIOP / Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Press Releases|Tags: S&OP, SIOP, Supply chain visibility|

Inflation Busters—Protecting Profits as Costs Rise
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Inflation Busters—Protecting Profits as Costs Rise

In The News, Supply Chain Planning, Inventory, Distribution & Replenishment Planning

Inflation Busters—Protecting Profits as Costs Rise

Inflation is rising faster than at any time in recent memory. Businesses must deal with rapid cost increases by managing cash flow efficiently and communicating effectively with customers and suppliers. The benefits of inventory reduction must be balanced against the need to maintain critical stock for top customers.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-29T09:20:22-07:00August 1, 2022|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Planning, Inventory, Distribution & Replenishment Planning|Tags: Customer service, Inflation, Inventory optimization, Inventory reduction, Profitability, Replenishment, S&OP, SIOP, Supply chain planning, Working capital|

Brushware Magazine: Inflation Busters: Protecting Profits as Costs Rise
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Brushware Magazine: Inflation Busters: Protecting Profits as Costs Rise

In The News, Supply Chain Planning, Inventory, Distribution & Replenishment Planning

Brushware Magazine: Inflation Busters: Protecting Profits as Costs Rise

"Proactively managing cash flow is critical right now," says Lisa Anderson, president of LMA Consulting Group, Claremont, Calif. This can be done by running periodic forecasts.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-29T09:21:02-07:00July 27, 2022|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Planning, Inventory, Distribution & Replenishment Planning|Tags: Brushware Magazine, Customer service, Inflation, Inventory optimization, Inventory reduction, Profitability, Replenishment, S&OP, SIOP, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain planning, Working capital|

Regaining Control of Your Supply Chain
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Regaining Control of Your Supply Chain

In The News, SIOP / Integrated Business Planning (IBP)

Regaining Control of Your Supply Chain

The statistics have been staggering. Supply chain disruptions have cost companies an average of $182 million in lost revenue, according to an Interos Supply Chain report. Additionally, there are many unhappy customers in the wake of these disruptions. The bottom line is that the global supply chain [...]

Lisa Anderson2026-06-29T20:14:04-07:00July 21, 2022|Categories: In The News, SIOP / Integrated Business Planning (IBP)|Tags: ASI, Resiliency, S&OP, SIOP, Supply chain planning, Supply chain shortages|

AWCI Construction Dimensions: Inflation Busters: Protecting Profits As Costs Rise
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AWCI Construction Dimensions: Inflation Busters: Protecting Profits As Costs Rise

In The News, Supply Chain Planning, SIOP / Integrated Business Planning (IBP)

AWCI Construction Dimensions: Inflation Busters: Protecting Profits As Costs Rise

Lisa Anderson, manufacturing and supply chain expert and president of LMA Consulting Group states there are operational and supply chain priorities required to be ready to absorb additional sales". One of the most important components is to have planning and scheduling processes required to be ready to absorb capabilities.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-29T09:37:54-07:00July 10, 2022|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Planning, SIOP / Integrated Business Planning (IBP)|Tags: Capacity planning, Inflation, Predictability, Profitability, S&OP, Scalability, SIOP, Supply chain planning, Working capital|

Upgrade Demand Planning Processes & Software to Navigate Economic Challenges
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Upgrade Demand Planning Processes & Software to Navigate Economic Challenges

Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning

Upgrade Demand Planning Processes & Software to Navigate Economic Challenges

During times of volatility including inflation and recession, forecasting future sales becomes even more vital than it is during regular business cycles. Emerging from the pandemic, the global markets have experienced rising costs and significant demand. In the U.S. [...]

Lisa Anderson2026-06-20T16:05:06-07:00July 8, 2022|Categories: Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning|Tags: AI, APS, Best of, Customer service, Data & Analytics, Demand planning, ERP, Predictability, Predictive analytics, Profitability, S&OP, Scalability, SIOP, Supply chain planning|

Production Scheduling Best Practices Drive Increased Customer Service, Operational Efficiencies & Inventory Turns
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Production Scheduling Best Practices Drive Increased Customer Service, Operational Efficiencies & Inventory Turns

Supply Chain Planning, Production & Materials Planning

Production Scheduling Best Practices Drive Increased Customer Service, Operational Efficiencies & Inventory Turns

Manufacturing has struggled to produce what customers want on-time without spending a fortune and tying up excess cash unnecessarily in the wrong, "just-in-case" inventory. It is a tough environment spiraling out of control with supply chain chaos.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-20T16:09:59-07:00July 8, 2022|Categories: Supply Chain Planning, Production & Materials Planning|Tags: Best of, Capacity planning, Customer service, Inventory reduction, MPS, MRP, On-Time Delivery, Operational excellence, Predictability, Production & Materials Planning, Production scheduling, Productivity, Profitability, Supply chain planning, Throughput, Working capital|

Are You Managing Inventory or Is Inventory Managing You?
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Are You Managing Inventory or Is Inventory Managing You?

Supply Chain Planning, Inventory, Distribution & Replenishment Planning

Are You Managing Inventory or Is Inventory Managing You?

As executives continue to navigate these volatile economic conditions, the focus on inventory management increases. It is especially tough to determine what to do if you don't know if sales opportunities will dramatically increase as the competition falters and consumers drive demand or if sales will tank as recession fears increase and business optimism falters.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-21T16:24:44-07:00July 8, 2022|Categories: Supply Chain Planning, Inventory, Distribution & Replenishment Planning|Tags: Best of, Customer service, Inventory accuracy, Inventory optimization, Inventory reduction, Predictability, Profitability, Replenishment, Resiliency, S&OP, SIOP, Supply chain planning, Working capital|

Supply Chain Collaboration & VMI to Get Ahead of Economic Challenges
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Supply Chain Collaboration & VMI to Get Ahead of Economic Challenges

In The News, Supply Chain Planning, Inventory, Distribution & Replenishment Planning

Supply Chain Collaboration & VMI to Get Ahead of Economic Challenges

Manufacturers are experiencing continued inflationary pressures threatening customer service and profit margins with record-breaking price increases and lack of material availability. To add fuel to the fire, they are also starting to worry about preparing for a potential recession.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-27T14:08:08-07:00July 7, 2022|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Planning, Inventory, Distribution & Replenishment Planning|Tags: Brushware Magazine, Customer service, DRP, Inventory optimization, Profitability, Replenishment, Resiliency, S&OP, SIOP, Strategic sourcing, Supply chain planning, Supply continuity, VMI, Working capital|

After a Year of Shortages, Here’s Why Stores Suddenly Have too Much Stuff
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After a Year of Shortages, Here’s Why Stores Suddenly Have too Much Stuff

In The News, Supply Chain Planning, Inventory, Distribution & Replenishment Planning

After a Year of Shortages, Here’s Why Stores Suddenly Have too Much Stuff

Lisa Anderson, a supply-chain management expert and the president of LMA Consulting Group, says if you’ve got the cash on hand now,"it’s not a bad idea to start your holiday shopping early this year."