inflation Archives - LMA Consulting Group, Inc.

Right-size Inventory to Thrive During Inflationary & Recessionary Times
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Right-size Inventory to Thrive During Inflationary & Recessionary Times

Inflation Strategies, Inventory Management, Recession-Proofing Strategies, S&OE, Supply Planning (Production, Capacity, Materials, Replenishment, Inventory)

Right-size Inventory to Thrive During Inflationary & Recessionary Times

Inflation, Recession, Both? We are in unique times with inflationary pressures continuing while recessionary trends are emerging as well. In either instance, it is vital to right-size inventory. It will not change anytime soon. With interest rates rising rapidly, it will curb demand while increasing the cost of capital. [...]

admin2022-11-09T01:17:35+00:00October 26, 2022|Categories: Inflation Strategies, Inventory Management, Recession-Proofing Strategies, S&OE, Supply Planning (Production, Capacity, Materials, Replenishment, Inventory)|Tags: customer service levels, inflation, inventory, on-time-in-full, recession, right-size inventory, schedling process, shortages, SIOP, supply chain disruption, transportation capabilities, wrong place, wrong time|

Inflation, Supply Chain Disruption, Fertilizer + Rail
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Inflation, Supply Chain Disruption, Fertilizer + Rail

Supply Chain, Supply Chain Chats, Supply Chain Disruption, Video Clips, Videos

Inflation, Supply Chain Disruption, Fertilizer + Rail

In this episode of Supply Chain Chats, Lisa Anderson talks about impacts of inflation and supply chain disruption in the global supply chain. She uses fertilizer as an example and talks through how inflation and supply chain disruptions are interrelated and walks through the increase in the price of oil and gas to China’s decision to stop exporting to the Russia-Ukraine war and the potential rail strike. [...]

admin2022-10-06T21:02:27+00:00September 19, 2022|Categories: Supply Chain, Supply Chain Chats, Supply Chain Disruption, Video Clips, Videos|Tags: economic impact, global supply chain, inflation, rail strike, SIOP, supply chain disruption, SupplyChainChats, technology|

Inflation Busting Strategies with Lisa Anderson and Antonio Zrilic
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Inflation Busting Strategies with Lisa Anderson and Antonio Zrilic

In The News, Inflation Strategies, Podcasts

Inflation Busting Strategies with Lisa Anderson and Antonio Zrilic

Conversation with my colleagues from the Society for the Advancement of Consulting’s Supply Chain Special Interest Group, Lisa Anderson from Los Angeles, California and Antonio Zrilic from Zagreb, Croatia discussing inflation busting strategies that companies can adopt to ameliorate the effects of rising inflation.

admin2022-12-26T07:25:12+00:00August 30, 2022|Categories: In The News, Inflation Strategies, Podcasts|Tags: automation, bottle necks, competitive, inflation, market share, materials, operations, productivity, profitability, purchasing, strategies, suppliers|

Supply Chain Disruptions Continue at a Breakneck Pace
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Supply Chain Disruptions Continue at a Breakneck Pace

Supply Chain, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Disruption, VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity)

Supply Chain Disruptions Continue at a Breakneck Pace

Supply chain disruptions continue at a break-neck pace.

admin2022-09-11T07:24:17+00:00August 22, 2022|Categories: Supply Chain, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Disruption, VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity)|Tags: China, disruptions, FedEx Ground, inflation, logistics, nearshoring, rail, reshoring, supply chain, trucking|

Supply Chain Update for Summer 2022 from Europe, America and Australia
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Supply Chain Update for Summer 2022 from Europe, America and Australia

Global, Import & Export, In The News, Podcasts, Supply Chain

Supply Chain Update for Summer 2022 from Europe, America and Australia

In this episode of Interlinks, we’re going to check in on some of the major global regions, namely Europe, North America and Asia Pacific, to see what is going on and what is topical in supply chain in summer 2022.

admin2022-12-26T07:27:29+00:00August 15, 2022|Categories: Global, Import & Export, In The News, Podcasts, Supply Chain|Tags: challenges, human resources, inflation, shortages, supply chain|

Inflation Busters—Protecting Profits as Costs Rise
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Inflation Busters—Protecting Profits as Costs Rise

In The News, Inflation Strategies, Inventory Management, Pricing & Profits

Inflation Busters—Protecting Profits as Costs Rise

Inflation is rising faster than at any time in recent memory. Businesses must deal with rapid cost increases by managing cash flow efficiently and communicating effectively with customers and suppliers. The benefits of inventory reduction must be balanced against the need to maintain critical stock for top customers.

admin2022-12-12T16:51:07+00:00August 1, 2022|Categories: In The News, Inflation Strategies, Inventory Management, Pricing & Profits|Tags: cash balance, cashflow, inflation, profits|

Brushware Magazine: Inflation Busters: Protecting Profits as Costs Rise
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Brushware Magazine: Inflation Busters: Protecting Profits as Costs Rise

Inflation Strategies, Inventory Management, Pricing & Profits

Brushware Magazine: Inflation Busters: Protecting Profits as Costs Rise

"Proactively managing cash flow is critical right now," says Lisa Anderson, president of LMA Consulting Group, Claremont, Calif. This can be done by running periodic forecasts.

admin2022-12-09T19:14:18+00:00July 27, 2022|Categories: Inflation Strategies, Inventory Management, Pricing & Profits|Tags: cash balance, cashflow, inflation, profits|

What Are Clients Experiencing in Today’s Business Environment?
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What Are Clients Experiencing in Today’s Business Environment?

e-Commerce & Logistics, Inflation Strategies, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Disruption

What Are Clients Experiencing in Today’s Business Environment?

Our clients continue to experience an unprecedented level of volatility and complexity. The common themes include: Continued supply chain disruptions: From computer chips to commodities to everyday components/ materials, clients continue to experience shortages and/or extended lead times. Continued challenges in finding people: Whether you are looking for a [...]

admin2022-09-07T09:11:22+00:00July 26, 2022|Categories: e-Commerce & Logistics, Inflation Strategies, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Disruption|Tags: changes, clients, complexity, customers, deflation, execution, inflation, investments, opportunities, partners, supply chain, sustainability, talent, volatility|

Emerging with Supply Chain Strength – Inflation, Deflation, What to Do?
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Emerging with Supply Chain Strength – Inflation, Deflation, What to Do?

ASCM Series: Emerging with Supply Chain Strength, Inflation Strategies, Leadership & Skills Development, Webinars

Emerging with Supply Chain Strength – Inflation, Deflation, What to Do?

Emerging with Supply Chain Strength - Inflation, Deflation, What to Do?

admin2023-01-05T04:48:59+00:00July 11, 2022|Categories: ASCM Series: Emerging with Supply Chain Strength, Inflation Strategies, Leadership & Skills Development, Webinars|Tags: complexity, deflation, employee shortages, inflation, organizational strategy, price increase, profitability, right place, right time, supply chain, volatility|

AWCI Construction Dimensions: Inflation Busters: Protecting Profits As Costs Rise
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AWCI Construction Dimensions: Inflation Busters: Protecting Profits As Costs Rise

Inflation Strategies, Inventory Management, Pricing & Profits

AWCI Construction Dimensions: Inflation Busters: Protecting Profits As Costs Rise

Lisa Anderson, manufacturing and supply chain expert and president of LMA Consulting Group states there are operational and supply chain priorities required to be ready to absorb additional sales". One of the most important components is to have planning and scheduling processes required to be ready to absorb capabilities.

admin2022-12-09T19:02:56+00:00July 10, 2022|Categories: Inflation Strategies, Inventory Management, Pricing & Profits|Tags: bottom line, cash balance, cashflow, forecasts, inflation, profits|