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.

Flexport: The 2023 Supply Chain Planning Playbook – Predictions & Advice From Global Logistics Experts
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Flexport: The 2023 Supply Chain Planning Playbook – Predictions & Advice From Global Logistics Experts

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

Flexport: The 2023 Supply Chain Planning Playbook – Predictions & Advice From Global Logistics Experts

Lisa Anderson shared advice for how to succeed in 2023 with Flexport. She was joined by global logistics experts to discuss how to thrive in 2023.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-12T09:31:13-07:00November 16, 2022|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Planning, SIOP / Integrated Business Planning (IBP)|Tags: Customer service, Global trade, Predictability, Profitability, Resiliency, S&OP, SIOP, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain planning, Supply chain visibility|

LMA Consulting Sees Supply Chains Reshaping to Balance Inventory
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LMA Consulting Sees Supply Chains Reshaping to Balance Inventory

Supply Chain Planning, Press Releases, Inventory, Distribution & Replenishment Planning

LMA Consulting Sees Supply Chains Reshaping to Balance Inventory

Lisa Anderson's press release about the reshaping of supply chains was picked up by CSCMP. Rightsizing and balancing inventories is becoming essential to success especially with increasing interest rates.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-12T09:34:34-07:00November 15, 2022|Categories: Supply Chain Planning, Press Releases, Inventory, Distribution & Replenishment Planning|Tags: Capacity planning, Customer service, Demand planning, Inventory optimization, Inventory reduction, Predictability, Production & Materials Planning, Profitability, Supply chain disruptions, Working capital|

Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & SIOP Expert Sees Supply Chains Reshaping to Balance Inventories
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Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & SIOP Expert Sees Supply Chains Reshaping to Balance Inventories

Supply Chain Planning, Press Releases, Inventory, Distribution & Replenishment Planning

Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & SIOP Expert Sees Supply Chains Reshaping to Balance Inventories

As supply chains adjust to changing demand and economic volatility, inventory optimization has become a competitive advantage. Learn how SIOP helps manufacturers balance inventory, improve customer service, and protect profitability.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-19T11:17:18-07:00November 11, 2022|Categories: Supply Chain Planning, Press Releases, Inventory, Distribution & Replenishment Planning|Tags: Customer service, Demand planning, Industrial Manufacturing, Inventory optimization, Leadership, Profitability, Resiliency, S&OP, SIOP, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain planning|

Right-size Inventory to Thrive During Inflationary & Recessionary Times
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Right-size Inventory to Thrive During Inflationary & Recessionary Times

Supply Chain Planning, Inventory, Distribution & Replenishment Planning

Right-size Inventory to Thrive During Inflationary & Recessionary Times

In a business environment marked by inflation, rising interest rates, and economic uncertainty, inventory decisions have never carried more weight. The challenge is no longer simply managing inventory—it is right-sizing it to align with demand, service expectations, and financial goals.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-29T09:12:58-07:00October 26, 2022|Categories: Supply Chain Planning, Inventory, Distribution & Replenishment Planning|Tags: Best of, Customer service, Data & Analytics, Demand planning, ERP, Inflation, Inventory optimization, Inventory reduction, On-Time Delivery, Predictability, Predictive analytics, Profitability, Replenishment, Resiliency, S&OP, SIOP, Supply chain planning, Working capital|

NESCON: Managing Capacity in a Complex & Volatile Long-Lead Environment
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NESCON: Managing Capacity in a Complex & Volatile Long-Lead Environment

In The News, Supply Chain Planning, Capacity & Resource Planning

NESCON: Managing Capacity in a Complex & Volatile Long-Lead Environment

Lisa Anderson facilitated a panel discussion at the New England Supply Chain Conference and Exposition on managing capacity in complex and volatile environments with Shari Ruelas General Manager of Commercial Products Chevron, Alejandro Bustamante Senior Advisor to CEO & Board of Directors of Poly/HP, and Dan Raatjes SVP & COO King's Hawaiian Holding Co.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-06T00:29:46-07:00October 23, 2022|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Planning, Capacity & Resource Planning|Tags: Capacity planning, Leadership, Risk Management|

Gaining a Logistics Edge with Inventory Management
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Gaining a Logistics Edge with Inventory Management

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

Gaining a Logistics Edge with Inventory Management

Logistics costs have been staggering. According to the 33rd Annual State of Logistics report produced by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals by the global consulting firm Kearney and presented by Penske Logistics, U.S. business logistics costs rose by 22.4% last year.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-10T20:07:59-07:00October 6, 2022|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Planning, Inventory, Distribution & Replenishment Planning|Tags: ASI, Distribution, Inventory optimization, Production & Materials Planning, Supply chain disruptions|

Managing Capacity in Complex, Volatile, Long-Lead Environment
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Managing Capacity in Complex, Volatile, Long-Lead Environment

Supply Chain Planning, Capacity & Resource Planning

Managing Capacity in Complex, Volatile, Long-Lead Environment

Managing capacity during these turbulent times in a complex, volatile, long-lead time environment has proven quite the challenge. During the pandemic, sales volumes either dropped like a rock or skyrocketed with no middle ground. Most manufacturers have not been able to keep up with demand in the last [...]

Lisa Anderson2026-06-22T16:11:56-07:00October 5, 2022|Categories: Supply Chain Planning, Capacity & Resource Planning|Tags: Capacity planning, Customer service, Digital transformation, Nearshoring, Predictability, Resiliency, Scalability, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain planning, Workforce planning|

Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & SIOP Expert and President of LMA Consulting Initiates Cross-Organizational Alignment for Supply Chain Success
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Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & SIOP Expert and President of LMA Consulting Initiates Cross-Organizational Alignment for Supply Chain Success

SIOP / Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Press Releases

Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & SIOP Expert and President of LMA Consulting Initiates Cross-Organizational Alignment for Supply Chain Success

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 with organizations to improve and protect supply chains by initiating cross-organizational alignment.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-06T15:17:51-07:00September 15, 2022|Categories: SIOP / Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Press Releases|Tags: Collaborative Planning, S&OP, SIOP, Supply chain disruptions, Supply chain planning|

Logistics Planning Best Practices to Drive Service & Profitable Growth
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Logistics Planning Best Practices to Drive Service & Profitable Growth

Supply Chain Planning, Network Strategy & Optimization

Logistics Planning Best Practices to Drive Service & Profitable Growth

We live in a supply chain disrupted world, and there is no end in sight. It started with the pandemic as the global supply chain got out of alignment. The 'right' inventory wasn't in the 'right' place at the 'right' time to support basic needs let alone nice-to-have items. [...]

Lisa Anderson2026-06-20T15:53:45-07:00August 29, 2022|Categories: Supply Chain Planning, Network Strategy & Optimization|Tags: AI, Best of, Customer service, Data & Analytics, ERP, Inventory optimization, Network optimization, Predictability, Profitability, Replenishment, Resiliency, S&OP, Scalability, SIOP, Supply chain planning, TMS, WMS, Working capital|

Using SIOP to Make Better Informed Sustainability Decisions
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Using SIOP to Make Better Informed Sustainability Decisions

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

Using SIOP to Make Better Informed Sustainability Decisions

Sustainability has become popular with consumers, employees and an imperative of large companies. After all, who wouldn't want to participate in saving the planet? In fact, I was interviewed for an Earth Day special "Our Changing Climate" (you'll see me featured in a few segments around 20 minutes in). From a corporate perspective, according to IBM Institute for Business Value, 51% of CEOs now rank sustainability as their greatest organizational challenge.