How Is Demand Looking & the Critical Importance of Sales Forecasts
Industrial manufacturers are experiencing slumps across the board. The good news is that customers are not canceling orders; however, they are delaying BIG TIME.
Supply Chain Vulnerabilities, Disruptions & Risks: Proactive Plans
There is a trifecta of supply chain vulnerabilities, disruptions, and risks creating volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA) in the business environment. From supply chain vulnerabilities like the ones exposed in the Middle East war to the heightened risks that emerged with Hurricane Helene [...]
Could Strategic Inventory & Proactive Planning Save Your Supply Chain?
Disruptions abound no matter the supply chain. Aerospace has been particularly hard hit. Boeing's issues have plagued them the entire year.
Lisa Anderson, President of LMA Consulting Group Warns of Heightened Supply Chain Vulnerabilities Amid Rising Cyberattacks
A single weak link can expose the entire supply chain to significant risks, which is why it’s crucial for companies to proactively assess and secure their end-to-end operations.
Cyberattacks, Supply Chain Vulnerabilities & What to Do
The Wall Street Journal reported that China-linked hackers breached U.S. internet providers. This hacking campaign termed Salt Typhoon is the latest attack into valuable computer networks.
Hurricanes, Common Sense Strategies & Predictive Planning Strategies
Hurricane Milton has blown through Florida. In addition to continuing havoc since it occurred close behind Hurricane Helene, it has created further supply chain disruptions that will have ripples throughout the globe.
Manufacturing and Assembly: Automate, Create Value and Deliver Bottom-Line Results
Given the uncertainty of the economy creating extreme push outs and pull ins with customer orders, only those companies that can successfully deal with uncertain and changing conditions can thrive. Companies that automate, create value and digitize will drive bottom-line results.
Medical Supply Chain Optimization: The Solution to Non-Stop Disruptions
Volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA) have plagued medtech’s supply chain since the pandemic. Drug shortages last year hit their highest levels in a decade, with 99% of hospital and health system pharmacists experiencing medicinal dearths, according to an American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) survey.
More Strikes & Disruptions: Prepare to Thrive: Create a Resilient Supply Chain
There has been a plethora of strikes, potential strikes and disruptions in the last few years. In fact, the threat of strikes has made its way through the supply chain.
Taking Advantage of Automation in the Supply Chain
According to the WorldMetrics.org report, 89% of manufacturers believe automation is key to increasing productivity. More importantly to increasing profitable growth, the report also finds that automation reduces manufacturing lead time by 75%.