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Labor Scheduling: How to Maximize Operational Effectiveness While Servicing Your Customer
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Labor Scheduling: How to Maximize Operational Effectiveness While Servicing Your Customer

Profit Through People, S&OE, Supply Chain, Supply Planning (Production, Capacity, Materials, Replenishment, Inventory), Talent / Skills Gap

Labor Scheduling: How to Maximize Operational Effectiveness While Servicing Your Customer

At its simplest, labor scheduling is determining which people (and which skills) you should have at which sites at which work centers at what time (shift) to ensure the right products can be delivered to the right customer at the right time.

admin2023-01-24T02:14:08+00:00December 30, 2022|Categories: Profit Through People, S&OE, Supply Chain, Supply Planning (Production, Capacity, Materials, Replenishment, Inventory), Talent / Skills Gap|Tags: customer service, disruption, labor scheduling, manufacturing, operations, plan resources, ports, products manufacturing|

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

Inflation Strategies, Inventory Management, Recession-Proofing Strategies, S&OE, Supply Planning (Production, Capacity, Materials, Replenishment, Inventory)

Right-size Inventory to Thrive During Inflationary & Recessionary Times

Inflation, Recession, Both? We are in unique times with inflationary pressures continuing while recessionary trends are emerging as well. In either instance, it is vital to right-size inventory. It will not change anytime soon. With interest rates rising rapidly, it will curb demand while increasing the cost of capital. [...]

admin2022-11-09T01:17:35+00:00October 26, 2022|Categories: Inflation Strategies, Inventory Management, Recession-Proofing Strategies, S&OE, Supply Planning (Production, Capacity, Materials, Replenishment, Inventory)|Tags: customer service levels, inflation, inventory, on-time-in-full, recession, right-size inventory, schedling process, shortages, SIOP, supply chain disruption, transportation capabilities, wrong place, wrong time|

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, Manufacturing, Supply Planning (Production, Capacity, Materials, Replenishment, Inventory)

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.

admin2023-02-15T04:16:31+00:00October 23, 2022|Categories: In The News, Manufacturing, Supply Planning (Production, Capacity, Materials, Replenishment, Inventory)|Tags: complex, environment, managing capacity, supply chain, volatile|

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

e-Commerce & Logistics, In The News, Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Supply Planning (Production, Capacity, Materials, Replenishment, Inventory)

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.

admin2022-10-07T00:14:57+00:00October 6, 2022|Categories: e-Commerce & Logistics, In The News, Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Supply Planning (Production, Capacity, Materials, Replenishment, Inventory)|Tags: advanced planning, container ships, demand plan, distribution, inventory management, logistics, production schedule, state of logistics, supply chain, supply chain disruptions|

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

Manufacturing, S&OE, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Planning (Production, Capacity, Materials, Replenishment, Inventory), VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity)

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 year [...]

admin2022-10-07T00:18:12+00:00October 5, 2022|Categories: Manufacturing, S&OE, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Planning (Production, Capacity, Materials, Replenishment, Inventory), VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity)|Tags: capacity planning, increase in volume, managing capacity, people, port delays, supply chain, VUCA|

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

e-Commerce & Logistics, S&OE, Supply Chain, Supply Planning (Production, Capacity, Materials, Replenishment, Inventory)

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. [...]

admin2022-10-21T22:27:25+00:00August 29, 2022|Categories: e-Commerce & Logistics, S&OE, Supply Chain, Supply Planning (Production, Capacity, Materials, Replenishment, Inventory)|Tags: 3PL, best practices, disrupted supply chain, distribution centers, distribution planning, logistics planning, products, service, supply chain, third party logistics, transportation planning, warehouse planning, warehouse shortage|

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

Inventory Management, Manufacturing, S&OE, Supply Chain, Supply Planning (Production, Capacity, Materials, Replenishment, Inventory)

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.

admin2022-09-06T08:31:08+00:00July 8, 2022|Categories: Inventory Management, Manufacturing, S&OE, Supply Chain, Supply Planning (Production, Capacity, Materials, Replenishment, Inventory)|Tags: customer service, customers, demands, disruptions, inventory, labor capacity, operations, planning, production, profitability, scheduling, supply chain|

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

Inventory Management, Recession-Proofing Strategies, S&OE, Supply Chain, Supply Planning (Production, Capacity, Materials, Replenishment, Inventory)

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.

admin2022-09-11T04:48:51+00:00July 8, 2022|Categories: Inventory Management, Recession-Proofing Strategies, S&OE, Supply Chain, Supply Planning (Production, Capacity, Materials, Replenishment, Inventory)|Tags: best practices, consumers, customer service, demand, economic, inventory, management, operations, planning, priority, process, Sales, SIOP|

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, Inventory Management, Recession-Proofing Strategies, S&OE, Supply Chain, Supply Planning (Production, Capacity, Materials, Replenishment, Inventory), Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI)

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.

admin2022-12-26T07:41:07+00:00July 7, 2022|Categories: In The News, Inventory Management, Recession-Proofing Strategies, S&OE, Supply Chain, Supply Planning (Production, Capacity, Materials, Replenishment, Inventory), Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI)|Tags: collaboration, inflationary, inventory, operations, OTIF, partnership, planners, planning, Sales, service, strategic, supply chain, sustainable, value-add, vendor, VMI|

Flexport: 55 Supply Chain & Logistic Experts You Should Follow on Social
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Flexport: 55 Supply Chain & Logistic Experts You Should Follow on Social

Leadership & Skills Development, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Supply Planning (Production, Capacity, Materials, Replenishment, Inventory)

Flexport: 55 Supply Chain & Logistic Experts You Should Follow on Social

"Having relationship with suppliers is critical. We often advise clients to use multiple suppliers to ensure supply. Using secondary suppliers can be expensive" comments Lisa Anderson a manufacturing a supply chain consultant and President of LMA Consulting Group Inc.

admin2023-01-05T04:44:21+00:00June 22, 2022|Categories: Leadership & Skills Development, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Supply Planning (Production, Capacity, Materials, Replenishment, Inventory)|Tags: global influencers, industry update, logistics, supply chain, timely data|