According to Insider Intelligence, the US B2B e-commerce sales will be over $2 trillion by 2024. Digital Commerce 360 said that manufacturers’ B2B e-commerce sales have been growing at an annual rate of 16% since 2016 which is almost 1.5 times faster than total manufacturing sales. The opportunity is [...]
In this episode of Interlinks, I'm joined again by my colleagues from the supply chain special interest group of the Society for the Advancement of Consulting (SAC) to discuss some of the big issues facing businesses in 2023, namely sustainability, talent, and automation.
Geopolitical risk and supply chain disruptions are accelerating the manufacturing renaissance. Learn why companies are reshoring, nearshoring and expanding manufacturing capacity closer to customers to strengthen resilience and mitigate risk.
Capacity planning is critical as manufacturers navigate volatile demand, extended lead times and supply chain disruptions. Learn how leaders are addressing capacity constraints through nearshoring, productivity improvements, workforce strategies, technology and rapid scaling.
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.
"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."
Lisa Anderson shares her perspective on how emerging manufacturing technologies such as 3D printing can help manufacturers accelerate production, improve agility, reduce waste, and strengthen supply chain performance while maintaining a competitive edge.
