Sustainable Manufacturing = Uncommon Common Sense
Manufacturers should work to reduce materials, energy consumption, and inefficiencies to improve their carbon footprint and achieve the triple bottom line.
Navigating Supply Chain Challenges Geopolitical, Energy, Regulations, Rare Earths
The world of supply chain and logistics has been plagued with volatility, disruptions, geopolitical issues, concerns about energy availability and transition, increased regulations, and rare earths.
Geopolitical, Energy, Regulations, Rare Earths & the Supply Chain
The world of supply chain and logistics has been plagued with volatility, disruptions, geopolitical issues, concerns about energy availability and transition, and increased regulations.
Reshaping the Future of Supply Chains
Lions, tigers, and bears, oh my! Wars. Communist threats. Rail strikes barely averted. A severe oil and gas crisis. Inflation soaring. Interest rates rising. Severe weather and stranded passengers. Shortage of baby’s Motrin. What else?!
Events, Shocks, Trends and the Supply Chain
Shocks and events such as the war in Ukraine, the pandemic and Brexit, among other may feel like they have appeared out of nowhere, but these events are taking place within the context of overarching trends that are unmoved by these short-term shocks and events. This provides us with another perspective on how to react and devise successful supply chain strategies as we look to the future.
Common Sense Manufacturing Practices Driving Sustainability Improvements
With the increase in interest in sustainable materials and manufacturing, there will be a significant opportunity for U.S. manufacturers that use common sense, good manufacturing practices. In fact, because manufacturers have realized that it is far less environmentally friendly and energy efficient to produce in Asia, India, and the [...]
Current Status & Opportunities in the Global Supply Chain
I am co-Executive Director of the Society for the Advancement of Consulting, and during our Annual Meeting, I facilitated a panel about the state of supply chain.
The Big Shift: Nearshoring Trends In Medtech Manufacturing | Medical Product Outsourcing GalleryThe Big Shift: Nearshoring Trends In Medtech Manufacturing | Medical Product Outsourcing
In The News, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration
The Big Shift: Nearshoring Trends In Medtech Manufacturing | Medical Product Outsourcing
MPO Magazine: The Big Shift: Nearshoring Trends in Medtech Manufacturing "Medical device companies are on the move," said Lisa Anderson, president of LMA Consulting Group, a Claremont, Calif.-based consulting firm that specializes in manufacturing strategy and end-to-end supply chain transformation."For example, Costa Rica continues to gain significant nearshoring opportunities".