Strategies for Gaining Packaging Efficiencies in Your Supply Chain
Since packaging is typically 10-40% of the retail price of products, there is no doubt it adds up to a relevant factor in product cost and waste.
Win-Win Focus on the Customer and Costs
As companies are searching for ways to successfully navigate these turbulent times, the best ones are achieving a win-win focus on the customer and costs. Since the pandemic, there has been a heightened awareness of the customer experience as companies struggled with supply chain disruptions, delays, shortages, and the lack of resources.
Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Expert Highlights Proactive Backlog Management as a Keystone for Elevating Customer Service in Manufacturing GalleryLisa Anderson, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Expert Highlights Proactive Backlog Management as a Keystone for Elevating Customer Service in Manufacturing
Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Expert Highlights Proactive Backlog Management as a Keystone for Elevating Customer Service in Manufacturing
CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA – November 20, 2023 – In a business landscape characterized by unprecedented business volatility, maintaining stellar customer service emerges as a critical differentiator for companies navigating the ebbs and flows of the current market. Manufacturing and Supply Chain Consultant Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD and President of [...]
Why Is Inventory Accuracy Foundational to Success?
Inventory accuracy is foundational to success. Most clients aren't concerned about inventory, and they shouldn't be if they can count on what their system says.
Common Sense Manufacturing Practices Driving Sustainability Improvements
Sustainable manufacturing can reduce waste, energy use and costs while improving operational performance. Learn how manufacturers are leveraging process improvements, technology and innovation to advance sustainability and strengthen U.S. manufacturing.
SAC: Mentoring Keeps Smart Companies Competitive in Today’s Market
Mentoring can help companies develop and retain top talent in a challenging labor market. Lisa Anderson discusses how successful organizations combine mentoring, training and practical guidance to strengthen their workforce, improve productivity and remain competitive.
5P Accelerator Process to Fast-Track Growth & Profits During Business Volatility
The 5P Accelerator helps manufacturers and distributors fast-track growth and profitability by focusing on five critical areas: people, processes, plan, priorities, and profit drivers. By aligning these elements, companies can improve performance, increase scalability, and stay ahead of changing market conditions.
A Non-Siloed Approach to Business Process Management
As companies move to “blended” BPR, which seeks both long- and short-term benefits, they realize the need to involve different people and think differently about these projects than before. “People are always saying that IT needs to get closer to the business,” says Jerry Luftman, executive director and distinguished [...]
Participation is More Fun
There is an art to developing participation exercises that will engage the audience while achieving your end outcome.
Getting Organized in the New Year
Do you categorize information so that you can find it later? If it is in the computer, is it searchable by key word? Try using easy systems a 4th grader would understand.