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What’s Up in the Economy, Business, Manufacturing & Supply Chain?
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What’s Up in the Economy, Business, Manufacturing & Supply Chain?

Business & the Economy, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Briefing

What’s Up in the Economy, Business, Manufacturing & Supply Chain?

It is a whirlwind and confusing. Here is a quote that sums it up perfectly: From a salesperson at a client recapping the conversations at a recent industry conference - Everyone is skeptical, but we are all seeing orders and backlog remain pretty robust.

admin2023-05-31T00:46:10+00:00May 17, 2023|Categories: Business & the Economy, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Briefing|Tags: business, economy, ERP, inventory, manufacturing, operational performance, S&OP, sales inventory and operations planning, SIOP, supply chain, talent|

ChatGPT & AI: Good or Bad?
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ChatGPT & AI: Good or Bad?

ERP, Technologies, Digitization & Automation

ChatGPT & AI: Good or Bad?

What is All the Hoopla Over ChatGPT? If you haven't been living under a rock, you've heard about ChatGPT and other AI (artificial intelligence) competitors such as Google's Bard and Elon Musk's AI platform. Everyone has gotten into the conversation, from marketing professionals to tech experts to people like [...]

admin2023-05-16T00:48:21+00:00May 1, 2023|Categories: ERP, Technologies, Digitization & Automation|Tags: AI, artificial intelligence, automous vehicles, ChatGPT, damage detection, demand forecasting, distributors, ERP, geverative design, machine optimization, manufacturing, predictive maintenance, robots, route planning optimization, supply chain, tech experts, visual inspections, warehouse automation|

Proactive Strategies to Get Ahead of the Non-Stop Supply Chain Disruptions
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Proactive Strategies to Get Ahead of the Non-Stop Supply Chain Disruptions

In The News, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Disruption

Proactive Strategies to Get Ahead of the Non-Stop Supply Chain Disruptions

Companies must develop proactive and clear strategies that help them stay ahead of the ever-changing disruptions within the supply chain.

admin2023-05-11T21:38:18+00:00January 23, 2023|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Disruption|Tags: disruptions, ERP, manufacturing capabilities, on-time-in-full, OTIF, proactive strategies, product profitability, product supply network, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain strategies, technology, trucking labor, warehouse labor|

SelectHub: ERP Trends: Future of Enterprise Resource Planning
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SelectHub: ERP Trends: Future of Enterprise Resource Planning

ERP, Technologies, Digitization & Automation, In The News, Trends/ Future Proofing

SelectHub: ERP Trends: Future of Enterprise Resource Planning

Lisa Anderson was quoted in SelectHub on what will be important in ERP circles in the year ahead. Read about the importance of business intelligence and ERP. "Clients have realized they need to be able to slice and dice data to quickly assess changing conditions, make directionally correct decisions rapidly to keep demand and supply aligned and get a quick [...]

admin2023-02-15T04:28:10+00:00November 30, 2022|Categories: ERP, Technologies, Digitization & Automation, In The News, Trends/ Future Proofing|Tags: advanced planning systems, assess changing conditions, business intelligence, CRM, enterprise resource planning, ERP, forecasting|

The MacGyver Approach: Leveraging Your Underutilized ERP Asset
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The MacGyver Approach: Leveraging Your Underutilized ERP Asset

ERP, Technologies, Digitization & Automation, VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity)

The MacGyver Approach: Leveraging Your Underutilized ERP Asset

Can You More Fully Utilize Your ERP System? Undoubtedly, yes. ERP has always been a core specialty of LMA Consulting, and we have worked with every single client on selecting, utilizing, and upgrading ERP capabilities. In our experience, 100% of clients can more fully utilize their ERP system. Why [...]

admin2022-11-09T01:28:42+00:00October 26, 2022|Categories: ERP, Technologies, Digitization & Automation, VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity)|Tags: ambiguity, Austin Region Manufacturing Assoc, capabilities, China, complexity, disruption, ERP, manufacturing capacity, nearshore, reshore, supply chain, uncertainty, volatility|

Using ERP & Related Technologies to Automate, Digitize & Thrive
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Using ERP & Related Technologies to Automate, Digitize & Thrive

ERP, Technologies, Digitization & Automation, In The News, In the News Highlights

Using ERP & Related Technologies to Automate, Digitize & Thrive

Manufacturers utilize less than 20% of the full functionality of their ERP systems. But the key question is, why does it matter? In today’s inflationary and supply chain disrupted business environment, manufacturers need to automate and digitize to ‘do more with less’ and thrive during these volatile times. One important way to achieve this goal is to further leverage your ERP system where it will make a difference.

admin2022-12-26T07:34:43+00:00September 6, 2022|Categories: ERP, Technologies, Digitization & Automation, In The News, In the News Highlights|Tags: CRM, digitize, e-commerce, ERP, robotics, sales forecasting|

Upgrade CRM Processes & Software to Ensure a Superior Customer Experience
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Upgrade CRM Processes & Software to Ensure a Superior Customer Experience

Customer Experience, Demand Planning, ERP, Technologies, Digitization & Automation, SIOP / S&OP

Upgrade CRM Processes & Software to Ensure a Superior Customer Experience

During times of volatility it is of paramount importance to stay in tune with your customers. Otherwise, you could set and execute strategies that are a waste of limited time, money, and resources as conditions evolve. We are seeing a great reset occur. Baby boomer owners of closely-held companies are selling.

admin2022-09-07T02:40:31+00:00August 29, 2022|Categories: Customer Experience, Demand Planning, ERP, Technologies, Digitization & Automation, SIOP / S&OP|Tags: CRM software, customer experience, customer relationship, ERP, management, opportunities, S&OP, SIOP, strategies, supply chain|

Upgrade Demand Planning Processes & Software to Navigate Economic Challenges
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Upgrade Demand Planning Processes & Software to Navigate Economic Challenges

Demand Planning, ERP, Technologies, Digitization & Automation, S&OE, SIOP / S&OP, Supply Chain

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. [...]

admin2022-09-08T19:19:05+00:00July 8, 2022|Categories: Demand Planning, ERP, Technologies, Digitization & Automation, S&OE, SIOP / S&OP, Supply Chain|Tags: automate, customer forecast, demand planning, ERP, global markets, OTIF, products, S&OP, SIOP, volatility|

Do You Need Software to be Successful with S&OP?
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Do You Need Software to be Successful with S&OP?

ERP, Technologies, Digitization & Automation, SIOP / S&OP

Do You Need Software to be Successful with S&OP?

As clients become interested in S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning), also known as SIOP (Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning) to get in front of customer requirements while simultaneously increasing margins and profits, executives want to know if software is required to support S&OP success. Is Software Required to Support [...]