Innovation allows companies to achieve higher levels of growth, profitability, employee engagement, and success. According to the Global Innovation Index (GII), Switzerland ranks first in the world with the US edging out Sweden for the second position. China continues to ascend and is in the eleventh position, and the [...]
Balancing customer orders, inventory, and profitability is one of the biggest challenges manufacturers face. Learn how SIOP helps align sales, operations, and finance to improve customer service, optimize inventory, accelerate cash flow, and support profitable growth.
Volatility has made inventory management more important than ever. Learn how manufacturers can improve customer service, reduce excess inventory, strengthen cash flow, and build resilience by mastering the fundamentals of planning and inventory management.
Supply chain disruptions and inflation continue to challenge manufacturers, but reactive decisions don't have to. Learn how SIOP creates the predictability needed to reduce shortages, manage inflationary pressures, improve profitability, and support sustainable growth.
I am thrilled to announce that I have published a book on SIOP (Sales Inventory Operations Planning), also known as S&OP and IBP (Integrated Business Planning). Why is SIOP VITAL to Success? I think our introduction says it well, and so I'm going to give you a preview. As [...]
Lisa Anderson's press release about the reshaping of supply chains was picked up by CSCMP. Rightsizing and balancing inventories is becoming essential to success especially with increasing interest rates.
As supply chains adjust to changing demand and economic volatility, inventory optimization has become a competitive advantage. Learn how SIOP helps manufacturers balance inventory, improve customer service, and protect profitability.
Inflation, material shortages, and shifting demand are reshaping manufacturing. Learn how collaborative planning, supplier alignment, and production scheduling helped one manufacturer improve profitability and grow market share.
In a business environment marked by inflation, rising interest rates, and economic uncertainty, inventory decisions have never carried more weight. The challenge is no longer simply managing inventory—it is right-sizing it to align with demand, service expectations, and financial goals.
Effective inventory planning can help manufacturers navigate rising logistics costs, supply chain disruptions and inflation. Learn how demand planning, replenishment and advanced planning strategies can improve customer service, working capital and resilience.
