Distributors can reduce costs, improve cash flow, and increase productivity by connecting demand forecasts with inventory, warehouse operations, and capacity planning. Integrating data across ERP, WMS, and planning systems enables smarter decisions, better space utilization, improved customer service, and profitable growth.
In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson discusses why the 16-month closure matters for supply chains connected to the San Pedro Bay port complex. With fewer routing options and increased pressure on alternate routes, companies should not wait until the disruption begins to plan.
As construction demand gains momentum, manufacturers must align forecasting, capacity, inventory, and replenishment to improve customer service and support profitable, scalable growth.
In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson discusses how GM is investing in supply chain resilience through a $4.5 billion inventory and financing strategy designed to protect critical parts in its supply chain. The example shows that resilience requires more than extra inventory.
See how Jenson USA turned operational data into action to improve warehouse productivity, inventory visibility, and freight performance while building a scalable foundation for growth.
Learn how network strategy and optimization improve customer service, profitability, resilience, and scalable growth by aligning demand, capacity, sourcing, inventory, and distribution.
Track the five essential SIOP metrics that improve forecast accuracy, customer service, inventory, capacity, and profitability to drive predictable growth.
Distributors have an opportunity to turn product end-of-life programs into a competitive advantage by supporting manufacturers with recycling and take-back initiatives. In Supply House Times, Lisa Anderson explains that the most successful programs balance excellent customer service with sound inventory and cost management.
In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson discusses two recent examples: a fire affecting a medical device distribution center and another involving a cold storage facility. Both highlight why manufacturers and distributors need more than a static plan.
Armacell partnered with LMA Consulting Group to improve customer service and supply chain performance across its manufacturing and distribution network. By leveraging data, improving ERP utilization, strengthening SIOP processes, and aligning teams across functions, the company increased service levels from approximately 40% to more than 85%, while building sustainable processes for long-term success.
