Supply chain shortages have improved from their all-time high in Q1 2024. Yet, risks remain high, especially with the increased level of vulnerabilities.
What’s next for manufacturing equipment and technology? In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson highlights three key trends that emerged from ProMat and shares how manufacturers can stay ahead by planning strategically for future advancements.
Manufacturing in the U.S. is gaining momentum, and businesses that aren’t prepared will struggle to keep up. According to Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, President of LMA Consulting Group, Inc., the resurgence will be fast and powerful, with companies that are ready to scale reaping the greatest benefits.
At Frazier Industrial, staying ahead of customer demand is critical. Christina Walz, Director of Strategic Production Planning explains how Frazier streamlined processes, improved planning visibility, and enhanced order fulfillment across manufacturing, sales, and engineering with the help of LMA Consulting. Watch how strategic process improvements are transforming operations and delivering greater customer value.
Lisa Anderson, President of LMA Consulting Group, was happy to have collaborated with Kardex in their new 2025 warehouse automation trends article. "Blockchain and cybersecurity together form the backbone of a resilient supply chain. With these technologies, companies can monitor every transaction, reduce vulnerabilities, and build stronger trust with their partners and customers."
The peak season started two months earlier than normal and extended two months later than normal to account for the volatility and expected disruptions in the global supply chain.
Every CFO seems to wonder why they spend millions on ERP upgrades yet critical decisions seem to boil down to spreadsheets.
As business executives contend with heightened supply chain risks and inflationary pressures, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a hot technology that can help to improve business performance.
Companies can mitigate the volatility caused by labor disputes by rethinking sourcing strategies, upgrading planning processes, and using advanced technology.
Given the uncertainty of the economy creating extreme push outs and pull ins with customer orders, only those companies that can successfully deal with uncertain and changing conditions can thrive. Better utilizing ERP, quoting, and CRM systems to automate planning and scheduling processes enables quicker pivots to satisfy changing customer conditions with greater stability for operations.
