Reshoring in a Post COVID World
According to surveys in both North America and Europe, executives are not just talking about reshoring; they are taking action. Does that mean globalization is dead?
Back to the Future: Manufacturing Beyond COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped manufacturing and global supply chains, exposing vulnerabilities while accelerating innovation, digitization, and new ways of working. As organizations adapted to unprecedented disruption, industry leaders around the world came together through the World Manufacturing Foundation's "Back to the Future" initiative to explore the future of [...]
A Fractured Tooth & The Power of the Customer Experience
Well, no doubt about it, when it rains, it pours. I had a tooth ache that lasted about a week, and so I called my dentist. They took an X-ray, and it didn't really show anything; however, when looking with a microscope, they could see the fracture. We had [...]
What Should We Be Thinking About Supply Chain? Insights from SAP Sapphire
If it isn't already, your end-to-end supply chain must be part of your strategy discussions. I was recently featured at SAP's SAPPHIRE NOW Coverage global conference on supply chain since it is such a timely topic. Interest has been heightened as supply chain challenges intensify throughout the world. Minimally, we should [...]
Resilience vs Efficiency in This Next Normal
Lisa Anderson, founder and president at LMA Consulting Group Inc. based in Claremont, Calif. was the opening keynote speaker on day 3 at the SAP Vision 33 Virtual Conference. Published in SAP Vision 33 on Oct. 2020 Click here to read more.
SAC: Increased Customer Focus Will Help Business Thrive in 2021
CLAREMONT, CA— The current economic disruption is giving businesses big opportunities to take steps to redefine and renew the relationships and processes that customers value most, according to the Society for the Advancement of Consulting® (SAC). Businesses that tune into evolving customer needs will thrive the most in 2021. [...]
B2B, B2C & Associated Technology
According to 99 Firms, B2B e-commerce will hit $1.8 trillion by 2023. They have also stated that over 80% of B2B buyers visit a website before making a purchasing decision.
Is JIT Dead?
Several clients are wondering, “Is JIT Dead?”. Definitely not. Just-in-time inventory planning is a best practice inventory management process. If you are literally ordering just-in-time from China and expecting to not experience disruptions without strategic stockpiles, capacity or agility built into the picture is not smart. On the other [...]
Today’s Medical Developments: Recognize workforce talents, take time to partner with the right suppliers
Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert, Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, president of LMA Consulting Group Inc., tells companies to recognize workforce talents and take time to partner with the right suppliers. LMA Consulting Group works with manufacturers and distributors on strategy and end-to-end supply chain transformation to maximize the customer experience and [...]
Stabilizing Supply Chains: Supply Chain Brain Video
Supply chain stability has become a top priority for manufacturers and distributors navigating ongoing disruption and uncertainty. In this interview with SupplyChainBrain Editor-in-Chief Robert J. Bowman, Lisa Anderson discusses how companies can improve visibility, strengthen supplier and customer relationships, leverage technology, and use SIOP to build a more resilient [...]