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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.

admin2023-09-16T17:41:09-07:00May 17, 2023|Categories: Business & the Economy, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Briefing|Tags: better utilize ERP, inventory management, inventory reduction, operational performance, S&OP, SIOP|

SIOP (Sales Inventory Operations Planning) Book Published
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SIOP (Sales Inventory Operations Planning) Book Published

I've Been Thinking, SIOP - S&OP, SIOP Execution - S&OE, SIOP Planning & Execution

SIOP (Sales Inventory Operations Planning) Book Published

I am thrilled to announce that I have published a book on SIOP (Sales Inventory Operations Planning), also known as S&OP and IBP (Integrated Business Planning). Why is SIOP VITAL to Success? I think our introduction says it well, and so I'm going to give you a preview. As [...]

admin2024-01-17T16:51:18-08:00February 14, 2023|Categories: I've Been Thinking, SIOP - S&OP, SIOP Execution - S&OE, SIOP Planning & Execution|Tags: business consulting, business growth, business results, inventory reduction, manufacturing, profitability, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain, supply chain consultant|

Quality Digest: LMA Consulting Sees Supply Chains Reshaping to Balance Inventory
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Quality Digest: LMA Consulting Sees Supply Chains Reshaping to Balance Inventory

Inventory Management, Press Releases, Supply Chain

Quality Digest: LMA Consulting Sees Supply Chains Reshaping to Balance Inventory

Lisa Anderson's press release about the reshaping of supply chains was picked up by CSCMP. Rightsizing and balancing inventories is becoming essential to success especially with increasing interest rates.

admin2024-01-17T17:20:29-08:00November 15, 2022|Categories: Inventory Management, Press Releases, Supply Chain|Tags: customer service, inventory reduction, Quality Digest, stagflation, VUCA|

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

Business & the Economy, In The News

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.

admin2024-01-17T17:52:09-08:00August 1, 2022|Categories: Business & the Economy, In The News|Tags: cash flow, Inflation Busters, inventory reduction, strategies to fight inflation|

SIOP Metrics: 5 Key Baseline Measurements
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SIOP Metrics: 5 Key Baseline Measurements

SIOP - S&OP, SIOP Planning & Execution

SIOP Metrics: 5 Key Baseline Measurements

Of all the overlapping metrics available to executives the best ones enhance SIOP (Sales Inventory Operations Planning), also known as S&OP, and offer the most vital information for running a business.

admin2023-09-20T15:40:04-07:00October 23, 2014|Categories: SIOP - S&OP, SIOP Planning & Execution|Tags: business growth, business results, customer service, inventory reduction, inventory turns, manufacturing, metrics, OTIF, profitability, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain|