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.

The Value of Alignment: Sales, Operations & Finance
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The Value of Alignment: Sales, Operations & Finance

SIOP / Integrated Business Planning (IBP)

The Value of Alignment: Sales, Operations & Finance

Discover the critical role SIOP alignment plays in harmonizing sales, operations, and finance for improved outcomes.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-29T20:23:05-07:00May 4, 2019|Categories: SIOP / Integrated Business Planning (IBP)|Tags: S&OP, SIOP, Supply chain planning|

Ideas to Fill Peak Capacity Periods
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Ideas to Fill Peak Capacity Periods

Supply Chain Planning, Capacity & Resource Planning

Ideas to Fill Peak Capacity Periods

As we toured several e-commerce facilities such as UPS and Amazon, it became obvious that the sheer volume during peak season presents a huge dilemma. For example, UPS goes from 250-300 containers per night to 450 during peak season. Now that is quite a surge! Amazon has similar surges and stated facts such as 68 million orders on Cyber Monday.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-06T00:01:51-07:00February 13, 2019|Categories: Supply Chain Planning, Capacity & Resource Planning|Tags: Capacity planning, Collaborative Planning|

Have you Thought about Increasing Demand?
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Have you Thought about Increasing Demand?

Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning

Have you Thought about Increasing Demand?

No matter the position of my client (typically a CEO, Owner, CFO, General Manager or Board member), he/she is interested in increasing demand, and the project we are brought in to focus on relates to increasing demand, either directly or indirectly.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-06T00:02:02-07:00February 13, 2019|Categories: Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning|Tags: Collaborative Planning, Customer service, Demand planning, Predictability, VMI|

UGG Founder, the Amazon Effect in Healthcare & Why Demand is Key
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UGG Founder, the Amazon Effect in Healthcare & Why Demand is Key

Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning

UGG Founder, the Amazon Effect in Healthcare & Why Demand is Key

In listening to the UGG founder, Brian Smith talk through his trials and tribulations in developing the amazing UGG brand, a few themes emerged.

Lisa Anderson2026-04-19T15:43:36-07:00January 15, 2019|Categories: Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning|Tags: Amazon effect, Demand planning, Predictability, Resiliency, Supply Chain Briefing Newsletter|

The Resilient Supply Chain: What If You Sell More?
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The Resilient Supply Chain: What If You Sell More?

Supply Chain Planning, Capacity & Resource Planning

The Resilient Supply Chain: What If You Sell More?

In thinking about the answer to the question, "What if you sell more?", most sales people would cheer. Most accountants would add up the additional revenue and profit. And, often, the Operations resources would be glad the leaders are in a good mood. But does anyone know if we are set up to successfully handle the increased sales if they occur?

Lisa Anderson2026-07-04T15:32:02-07:00January 8, 2019|Categories: Supply Chain Planning, Capacity & Resource Planning|Tags: Capacity planning, Resiliency, Working capital|

The Resilient Supply Chain: Cross-Organizational Collaboration
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The Resilient Supply Chain: Cross-Organizational Collaboration

Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent, Network Strategy & Optimization

The Resilient Supply Chain: Cross-Organizational Collaboration

Success will only come to those who find common ground with collaboration.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-05T23:01:28-07:00January 8, 2019|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent, Network Strategy & Optimization|Tags: Collaborative Planning|

Holiday Sales are Expected to be UP by Double Digits in E-Commerce
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Holiday Sales are Expected to be UP by Double Digits in E-Commerce

Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning

Holiday Sales are Expected to be UP by Double Digits in E-Commerce

A look at how e-commerce holiday sales growth poses unique challenges and opportunities for supply chain management.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-16T17:25:32-07:00November 23, 2018|Categories: Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning|Tags: E-commerce, Supply Chain Briefing Newsletter|

When is it the ‘Right’ Time for a Supply Chain Network Assessment?
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When is it the ‘Right’ Time for a Supply Chain Network Assessment?

Supply Chain Planning, Network Strategy & Optimization

When is it the ‘Right’ Time for a Supply Chain Network Assessment?

Supply Chain networks that are not set up to support scalable, profitable growth have a high likelihood of negatively impacting your customers, impeding your growth and consuming far more resources than ever imagined to sustain.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-29T08:21:13-07:00August 1, 2018|Categories: Supply Chain Planning, Network Strategy & Optimization|Tags: Customer service, Distribution, Network optimization, Performance & Risk, Profitability, Scalability, Supply chain planning, Supply chain visibility, Working capital|

Motocross, the 100% Brand and How Global Distribution Scales
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Motocross, the 100% Brand and How Global Distribution Scales

Supply Chain Planning, Network Strategy & Optimization

Motocross, the 100% Brand and How Global Distribution Scales

Have you thought about scaling your business? With the tremendous growth in manufacturing and distribution businesses in today's marketplace, it is certainly worth considering.