Global volatility and supply chain disruptions are reinforcing the need for greater control over manufacturing. Learn how reshoring, nearshoring, strategic capacity and stronger supply networks can improve resilience and position companies for future opportunities.
Global logistics continues to evolve as e-commerce, shifting customer expectations and supply chain disruptions reshape the movement of goods. Explore the trends in global trade, fulfillment, technology, resilience and visibility that will shape future supply chain success.
Sustainability requires looking beyond individual initiatives to understand the impact of the end-to-end supply chain. Manufacturers and supply chain organizations can reduce waste, improve energy efficiency, leverage technology, optimize logistics, and incorporate sustainability into SIOP to drive meaningful improvement.
U.S. manufacturing is gaining momentum as companies rethink global supply chains and reduce risk. Accelerating reshoring, expanding domestic manufacturing capacity, investing in technology, and strengthening critical industries can improve resilience and support long-term growth.
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.
"Our most successful clients are not hiding under a rock and maintaining status quo during these inflationary times," points out Lisa Anderson, president of Claremont, CA-based LMA Consulting Group, Inc. and manufacturing expert known for creating supply chain resiliency."
Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, President of LMA Consulting Group Inc., shares her thoughts on 3D printing.
According to Thomas, 83% of manufacturers are likely or extremely likely to reshore vs. 54% in 2020. What an increase! Apparently, companies have figured out that there is significant risk in the extended supply chain. Companies have experienced extended lead times, shortages, and significant disruption. The ones that want [...]
The Ports & The State of Logistics
If you don't have a modern ERP system that will support your business growth and changing customer requirements that also supports your ability to scale profitability and with greater levels of automation and predictive analytics, you need an upgraded ERP system YESTERDAY! Just a few years ago, we [...]
