The need for a systems transformation seems to be arising more frequently lately. How do you know if it is time to consider a systems transformation? Let's start by defining a systems transformation. In essence, a systems transformation is an upgrade of the way you perform business inclusive of [...]
When faced with double digit growth, many businesses are stunted because they haven’t prepared their supply chain for growth. Recently, we worked with a large, complex organization to provide an external assessment of the supply chain organization and how well it was prepared to support scalable growth. It reminded [...]
October 17, 2017 I have been attending APICS 2017 in San Antonio, and there is LOT of talk about the digital transformation of the end-to-end supply chain. I listened to executives from J&J, Cisco, Microsoft, Whole Foods, Caterpillar, and innovative high-tech, rapidly growing companies, and the consensus is to [...]
September 25, 2017 Last week, I attended a Styx concert at the L.A. Fair - what a powerful event! The band has been around for 45 years and still enjoys singing together! It was apparent in watching the concert. They really took the positive spin on their commentary and [...]
August 24, 2017 Recently, I went on a tour of Skechers with my ProVisors group. We had heard so much about the building and related innovations from the developer, Iddo Benzeevi, previously that we were really excited to see it in action. There are truly jaw dropping savings - [...]
Originally published on PR Newswire on October 5, 2016 CLAREMONT, Calif., Oct. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Lisa Anderson MBA, CSCP, president of LMA Consulting Group, will participate in the strategic U.S. Roadmap for Material Handling & Logistics summit that gathers information, data and insights on the U.S., supply chain from [...]
We cannot tell you how many clients call thinking they need a new system to support their business when it isn't true! Certainly there is a time to upgrade to a new system - when you've outgrown your old one (often-times QuickBooks with add-on's like Fishbowl), your old system [...]
Emerging technologies in supply chain from e-commerce to robotics are more important now than ever There is an ever-increasing interest in emerging technologies for supply chain. When thinking of your end-to-end supply chain (from your suppliers' suppliers through your manufacturing and distribution operations to your customers' customers), you must [...]
August 31, 2017 Hurricane Harvey has been wreaking havoc on Texas and is now threatening Louisiana and more. Flooding is tremendous. People are still trapped in their houses. Refineries are shut down. And more. Unfortunately, this is the devastation caused by a hurricane although it reminds us about natural [...]
August 28, 2017 Lisa with Ellen Kane at the 2017 APICS West Coast Student Case Competition Typically when I talk about persistence, I refer to my Mom because she is very persistent, and I'm glad that wore off on me. However, this time, I am referring to one of [...]
