SIOP (Sales Inventory Operations Planning) is proving to be a critical tool for clients in successfully navigating volatile and complex business environment turbulence. Tariffs have thrown a wrench into demand and supply plans.
Discover why hiring a SIOP consultant can transform your company. Learn what to look for in an expert and how to ensure a successful SIOP implementation.
Kathleen McEntee and Lisa Anderson join host, John Tulac to discuss commerce, collaboration and community. Listen to the discussion on how these trusted advisors and experts interact with each other to drive business success in the region.
Success or failure will depend on your talent. If you wait for stability to invest in talent, your competition will pass you by.
Every CFO seems to wonder why they spend millions on ERP upgrades yet critical decisions seem to boil down to spreadsheets.
As Mexico ushers in its first female president, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, and reaffirms its commitment to the "fourth transformation," Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, President of LMA Consulting Group Inc., shares her insights on how this political shift is expected to enhance nearshoring opportunities for U.S. manufacturers.
According to a study by Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute, 2 million jobs could go unfilled in the sector by 2030. The cost in 2030 alone could potentially total $1 Trillion.
Clients typically set goals; however, goals without an understanding of where you stand is non-value added. Although it is common to set goals and expect employees to achieve them, it is far less common for clients to understand how they will get from the current state to the desired future state.
Enterprise resource planning systems, CRMs and other tech such as RFID, barcoding, customer and supplier portals, blockchain, IoT, and GPS tracking all support this goal.
In the last month, we've participated in at least six economic forecast presentations or discussions with experts (economic, banking, investment, manufacturing). Although they each had nuances, common themes emerged. Adding our expertise into the mix, we see volatility on the horizon.
