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Interview with Fender Guitar Executive

Can people and robots work side by side? In this interview, Lisa Anderson and Fender Guitar's Ed Magee discuss how manufacturers can balance technology and workforce development to improve resilience, drive innovation, and future-proof their operations.

Innovation Awards Interview with Ismael Reyes Jr., Ingram Micro

Innovation often starts with people, process, and continuous improvement. Learn how Ingram Micro leveraged leadership development and Lean initiatives to generate more than $1 million in savings while building a culture focused on operational excellence and innovation.

Key Manufacturing Trends from the MCIE Manufacturing Summit

Following the MCIE Manufacturing Summit and Innovation Awards, Lisa Anderson and Diane Garcia discuss the trends shaping the future of manufacturing. From rising customer expectations and the Amazon Effect to data-driven decision-making, workforce development, supply chain resilience, and SIOP, they explore how manufacturers can build agility and position themselves for long-term success.

Supply Chain Management: Manufacturers Need to Keep Innovating

Innovation is more than solving problems—it is about creating new levels of performance. In this interview, Lisa Anderson discusses how manufacturers can leverage innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement to drive growth and strengthen competitive advantage.

Manufacturers’ Summit: Innovation Awards Interview

At the Manufacturer Council of the Inland Empire Innovation Awards, Lisa Anderson discusses the power of innovation and why recognizing breakthrough ideas, talent, and business achievements is critical to manufacturing success.

APICS 2005: Big Data

The ability to turn data into actionable insights is becoming a key differentiator for business success. In this APICS International Conference interview, Lisa Anderson explains how manufacturers and supply chain leaders can use big data to make smarter decisions, improve performance, and gain a competitive edge.

The Amazon Effect: Raising the Bar for Manufacturing Success

At the APICS International Conference, Lisa Anderson discusses how the Amazon Effect is reshaping manufacturing and distribution. Learn why speed, innovation, collaboration, and Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) are essential to meeting rising customer expectations and driving supply chain success.

Supply Chain Trends Shaping Manufacturing Success

Customer expectations are rising, supply chains are becoming more complex, and volatility has become the new normal. In this Manufacturers Corner interview, Lisa Anderson explains how SIOP, collaboration, innovation, and supply chain resiliency help manufacturers improve service, profitability, and long-term success.

APICS 2004: Cultivating Empowered & Engaged Employees

Technology matters, but people remain the foundation of manufacturing success. Lisa Anderson explains how strong leadership, employee empowerment, collaboration, and career development help manufacturers retain top talent, foster innovation, and achieve superior business performance.

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