Brushware Magazine: Inflation Busters: Protecting Profits as Costs Rise
"Proactively managing cash flow is critical right now," says Lisa Anderson, president of LMA Consulting Group, Claremont, Calif. This can be done by running periodic forecasts.
Building a Recession-proof Strategy for Your Supply Chain
Lisa Anderson, manufacturing and supply chain expert and president of LMA Consulting Group discusses practical insights on how to unlock operating capital and fuel growth.
BBC: The Firms Sourcing Locally to Avoid Global Supply Chain Woes
Global supply chains have never been more volatile. Lisa Anderson discusses how companies are responding to disruptions by sourcing and manufacturing closer to customers, reducing risk and gaining greater control over their supply chains.
AWCI Construction Dimensions: Inflation Busters: Protecting Profits As Costs Rise
Lisa Anderson, manufacturing and supply chain expert and president of LMA Consulting Group states there are operational and supply chain priorities required to be ready to absorb additional sales". One of the most important components is to have planning and scheduling processes required to be ready to absorb capabilities.
Upgrade Demand Planning Processes & Software to Navigate Economic Challenges
During times of volatility including inflation and recession, forecasting future sales becomes even more vital than it is during regular business cycles. Emerging from the pandemic, the global markets have experienced rising costs and significant demand. In the U.S. [...]
Production Scheduling Best Practices Drive Increased Customer Service, Operational Efficiencies & Inventory Turns
Production scheduling is the bridge between planning and execution. Learn how disciplined scheduling practices can improve customer service, increase operational efficiency, reduce inventory, and help manufacturers turn supply chain chaos into predictable, profitable performance.
Are You Managing Inventory or Is Inventory Managing You?
As executives continue to navigate these volatile economic conditions, the focus on inventory management increases. It is especially tough to determine what to do if you don't know if sales opportunities will dramatically increase as the competition falters and consumers drive demand or if sales will tank as recession fears increase and business optimism falters.
Washington Frank: The Top 16 ERP Experts You Need To Be Following This Year
Lisa Anderson was named a top ERP influencer for her expertise in supply chain, ERP and S&OP. Her work helps manufacturers and distributors leverage technology and planning processes to improve business performance, customer service and profitable growth.
Supply Chain Collaboration & VMI to Get Ahead of Economic Challenges
Manufacturers are experiencing continued inflationary pressures threatening customer service and profit margins with record-breaking price increases and lack of material availability. To add fuel to the fire, they are also starting to worry about preparing for a potential recession.
After a Year of Shortages, Here’s Why Stores Suddenly Have too Much Stuff
After months of shortages and supply chain disruptions, many retailers suddenly found themselves with excess inventory. Lisa Anderson discusses how shifting demand and the bullwhip effect contributed to the dramatic swing from empty shelves to overflowing warehouses.