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The State of Business, Supply Chain and Opportunities
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The State of Business, Supply Chain and Opportunities

Business & the Economy, ERP, Technologies, Digitization & Automation, Inflation Strategies, Innovation, Recession-Proofing Strategies, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, SIOP / S&OP, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Chats, Supply Chain Disruption, Trends/ Future Proofing

The State of Business, Supply Chain and Opportunities

In this episode of Supply Chain Chats, Lisa Anderson talks about the state of business, the economy, and supply chain, what it means and how to take advantage of the opportunities that will come down the pike.She talks in detail about inflation, recession, the impacts of interest rates and the labor force and what the successful companies are doing differently to succeed.

admin2023-05-12T20:59:06+00:00May 10, 2023|Categories: Business & the Economy, ERP, Technologies, Digitization & Automation, Inflation Strategies, Innovation, Recession-Proofing Strategies, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, SIOP / S&OP, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Chats, Supply Chain Disruption, Trends/ Future Proofing|Tags: customers, deflation, distributors, global supply chain, inflation, innovations, logistics, manufacturers, nearshoring, recession, reshoring, supply chain, transportation, volatile|

The Road Ahead: Business, Supply Chain & The World Order is Available
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The Road Ahead: Business, Supply Chain & The World Order is Available

Business & the Economy, Business Processes / Best Practices, ERP, Technologies, Digitization & Automation, Global, Import & Export, Inflation Strategies, Manufacturing, Recession-Proofing Strategies, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, SIOP / S&OP, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Disruption, Talent / Skills Gap, Trends/ Future Proofing, VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity)

The Road Ahead: Business, Supply Chain & The World Order is Available

Special Report: How Companies Should Reshape to Succeed in 2023 & Take Advantage of Huge Opportunities Coming Down the Pike

The Economy – Where are we headed & where to focus?
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The Economy – Where are we headed & where to focus?

Business & the Economy, I've Been Thinking, Inflation Strategies, Recession-Proofing Strategies, Supply Chain, VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity)

The Economy – Where are we headed & where to focus?

In the last few weeks, I've participated in three different economic events, talked with trusted advisors and seen what clients are experiencing. From banks to economists to executives, differing views emerge. But, what is the bottom line?

admin2023-05-12T21:23:08+00:00February 1, 2023|Categories: Business & the Economy, I've Been Thinking, Inflation Strategies, Recession-Proofing Strategies, Supply Chain, VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity)|Tags: economic stagnation, global unrest, inflation, inventory management, recession, supply chain realignment, workforce deficit|

Impact of Supply Chain Disruptions – Inflation, Recession, Volatility, Opportunity?
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Impact of Supply Chain Disruptions – Inflation, Recession, Volatility, Opportunity?

Business & the Economy, Inflation Strategies, Recession-Proofing Strategies, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Chats, Supply Chain Disruption, Video Clips, Videos, VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity)

Impact of Supply Chain Disruptions – Inflation, Recession, Volatility, Opportunity?

In this episode of Supply Chain Chats, Lisa Anderson talks about impacts of supply chain disruptions and global unrest on inflation, recession, volatility, and opportunity. She uses the price of plastic as an example of the continuing impact from the Russia-Ukraine war and discusses China’s Zero-COVID policies impact on inflation and recession.

admin2023-05-12T21:28:07+00:00January 30, 2023|Categories: Business & the Economy, Inflation Strategies, Recession-Proofing Strategies, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Chats, Supply Chain Disruption, Video Clips, Videos, VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity)|Tags: China Covid policies, impact from Russia-Ukraine war, increased unemployment, inflation, recession, supply chait impacts, unrest, volatility, workforce issues|

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|

Netstock: Building a Recession-proof Strategy for Your Supply Chain
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Netstock: Building a Recession-proof Strategy for Your Supply Chain

Pricing & Profits, Recession-Proofing Strategies, Strategy, Supply Chain

Netstock: Building a Recession-proof Strategy for Your Supply Chain

Lisa Anderson, manufacturing and supply chain expert and president of LMA Consulting Group discusses practical insights on how to unlock operating capital and fuel growth.

admin2023-01-05T01:15:59+00:00July 14, 2022|Categories: Pricing & Profits, Recession-Proofing Strategies, Strategy, Supply Chain|Tags: costs, forecasting, manufacturing, recession proof, strategy, 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|

Getting Ahead of Inflationary and Deflationary Pressures Using S&OP
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Getting Ahead of Inflationary and Deflationary Pressures Using S&OP

Inflation Strategies, Recession-Proofing Strategies, SIOP / S&OP

Getting Ahead of Inflationary and Deflationary Pressures Using S&OP

Because we live in a global, supply chain disrupted world amidst record-breaking prices for food, commodities and oil (and all products dependent on these industries), not only are businesses looking to navigate inflationary pressures, but also deflationary pressures. Inflation can lead to deflation as consumers panic and demand softens.