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.

When and Where to Move a Distribution Center
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When and Where to Move a Distribution Center

In The News, Supply Chain Planning, Network Strategy & Optimization

When and Where to Move a Distribution Center

Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert, Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, president of LMA Consulting Group Inc. was quoted in ACHR News about moving a distribution facility, and why it is a huge decision.

Lisa Anderson2026-05-07T14:45:28-07:00December 2, 2019|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Planning, Network Strategy & Optimization|Tags: Distribution|

Inventory or Capacity?
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Inventory or Capacity?

Supply Chain Planning, Capacity & Resource Planning

Inventory or Capacity?

Inventory has emerged as a hot topic lately. In today’s Amazon-impacted business environment, customers expect rapid, customized deliveries, the ability to change their mind anytime and easy interactions.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-07T23:53:51-07:00November 18, 2019|Categories: Supply Chain Planning, Capacity & Resource Planning|Tags: Capacity planning|

Forget About Reducing Inventory; Perhaps You Have the Wrong Supply Chain Strategy
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Forget About Reducing Inventory; Perhaps You Have the Wrong Supply Chain Strategy

SIOP / Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Supply Chain Planning

Forget About Reducing Inventory; Perhaps You Have the Wrong Supply Chain Strategy

Clients and colleagues have demonstrated a heightened interest in inventory reduction recently; however, they are not yet seeing the full value! Certainly, with everyone worried about a potential recession in 2020, they are starting to think about not tying as much cash up in wasted inventory but that is not the 100-pound gorilla. The real question is why we are thinking about corporate mandates and full warehouses instead of seeing the big picture that we should reevaluate our supply chain.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-06T14:56:44-07:00November 15, 2019|Categories: SIOP / Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Supply Chain Planning|Tags: ERP, Inventory optimization, Supply chain planning|

Do You Know Your Demand for Your Custom Business?
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Do You Know Your Demand for Your Custom Business?

Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning

Do You Know Your Demand for Your Custom Business?

Demand planning is critically important to inventory management success. Drive better inventory control, cash flow, and profitability

Lisa Anderson2026-07-04T15:38:29-07:00October 23, 2019|Categories: Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning|Tags: Demand planning, Predictability, S&OP, SIOP|

Top Trending Client Request: Reduce Inventory
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Top Trending Client Request: Reduce Inventory

Supply Chain Planning, Production & Materials Planning

Top Trending Client Request: Reduce Inventory

ore than 50% of client requests in the last several months have related to inventory. In fact, it seems to be a trending hot topic! In today's era of the Amazon Effect where customers expect more and have ZERO patience to wait yet we are in a volatile environment with tariffs and concerns about space, costs and more, more inventory is needed to grow the business yet businesses cannot afford it.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-04T15:38:39-07:00September 10, 2019|Categories: Supply Chain Planning, Production & Materials Planning|Tags: Amazon effect, Capacity planning, Demand planning, DRP, MRP, Production & Materials Planning, SIOP|

Manufacturing and Distribution Expert, Lisa Anderson, Confirms Inventory, Cost and Logistics Pressures in Supply Chain
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Manufacturing and Distribution Expert, Lisa Anderson, Confirms Inventory, Cost and Logistics Pressures in Supply Chain

SIOP / Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Supply Chain Planning, Press Releases

Manufacturing and Distribution Expert, Lisa Anderson, Confirms Inventory, Cost and Logistics Pressures in Supply Chain

Supply chain resiliency requires acute attention to inventory and cost pressures for manufacturers and distributors.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-04T15:09:02-07:00August 10, 2019|Categories: SIOP / Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Supply Chain Planning, Press Releases|Tags: Amazon effect, Profitability, Resiliency, S&OP, SIOP|

Is there an ROI on a Forecasting System?
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Is there an ROI on a Forecasting System?

Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning

Is there an ROI on a Forecasting System?

Since forecasting can deliver significant benefits with increased levels of service, inventory turnover and margin improvement, the question that inevitably arises is whether it makes sense to purchase a forecasting or demand planning system.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-04T15:38:52-07:00August 7, 2019|Categories: Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning|Tags: Demand planning, Predictability, Profitability|

Is Demand Planning/ Sales Forecasting Hype or Valuable?
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Is Demand Planning/ Sales Forecasting Hype or Valuable?

ERP Systems, Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, Supply Chain Technology & Enablement

Is Demand Planning/ Sales Forecasting Hype or Valuable?

According to Gartner statistics, significant bottom line results can occur with just a 1% improvement in forecast accuracy. In fact, there are staggering improvements in lead time, inventory reduction and margins, so why not at least explore the idea?

Lisa Anderson2026-07-04T15:38:57-07:00August 7, 2019|Categories: ERP Systems, Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, Supply Chain Technology & Enablement|Tags: Demand planning, Predictability|

Is CRM Valuable?
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Is CRM Valuable?

ERP Systems, Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, Supply Chain Technology & Enablement

Is CRM Valuable?

When clients decide to upgrade ERP, they also look at CRM (customer relationship management) because it makes sense to align the technology infrastructure into a common platform that will be fully integrated and scalable.