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Forget About Reducing Inventory; Perhaps You Have the Wrong Supply Chain Strategy
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Forget About Reducing Inventory; Perhaps You Have the Wrong Supply Chain Strategy

Inventory Management & Control, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Supply Chain (End-to-End)

Forget About Reducing Inventory; Perhaps You Have the Wrong Supply Chain Strategy

Clients and colleagues have demonstrated a heightened interest in inventory reduction recently; however, they are not yet seeing the full value! Certainly, with everyone worried about a potential recession in 2020, they are starting to think about not tying as much cash up in wasted inventory but that is not the 100-pound gorilla. The real question is why we are thinking about corporate mandates and full warehouses instead of seeing the big picture that we should reevaluate our supply chain.

admin2024-06-09T17:31:44-07:00November 15, 2019|Categories: Inventory Management & Control, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Supply Chain (End-to-End)|Tags: ERP, ERP implementation, inventory, inventory levels, inventory management, operations, supply chain, supply chain strategy|

Manufacturing Expert, Lisa Anderson, Sees Impacts of Artificial Intelligence on Manufacturing Profit, Inventory Levels and Cash
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Manufacturing Expert, Lisa Anderson, Sees Impacts of Artificial Intelligence on Manufacturing Profit, Inventory Levels and Cash

Artificial Intelligence & Supply Chain Technologies, ERP & Technology, Press Releases

Manufacturing Expert, Lisa Anderson, Sees Impacts of Artificial Intelligence on Manufacturing Profit, Inventory Levels and Cash

CLAREMONT, Calif., Sept. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert, Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, president of LMA Consulting Group Inc., predicts that artificial intelligence (AI) and human learning will impact most aspects of manufacturing resulting in improved profits, inventory levels and cash. "Our manufacturing clients have really [...]

admin2024-06-16T16:49:16-07:00September 20, 2019|Categories: Artificial Intelligence & Supply Chain Technologies, ERP & Technology, Press Releases|Tags: AI, artificial intelligence, distributors, ERP, inventory, manufacturing, operations, predictive analytics, S&OP, SIOP|

Thriving in a World of Rising Customer Expectations: Q&A with Lisa Anderson
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Thriving in a World of Rising Customer Expectations: Q&A with Lisa Anderson

In The News, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration

Thriving in a World of Rising Customer Expectations: Q&A with Lisa Anderson

According to a recent project44 report, 94% of business purchasers surveyed expect the same level of customer satisfaction from a business transaction as they do when making a personal purchase. These expectations revolve around “low-cost, fast and highly transparent delivery of goods.”

admin2024-06-09T17:46:50-07:00September 4, 2019|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration|Tags: Amazon effect, B2B, B2C, customer value, distribution, inventory, manufacturing, sales forecasting, supply chain, technology|

Manufacturing and Distribution Expert, Lisa Anderson, Confirms Inventory, Cost and Logistics Pressures in Supply Chain
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Manufacturing and Distribution Expert, Lisa Anderson, Confirms Inventory, Cost and Logistics Pressures in Supply Chain

Press Releases, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration

Manufacturing and Distribution Expert, Lisa Anderson, Confirms Inventory, Cost and Logistics Pressures in Supply Chain

Supply chain resiliency requires acute attention to inventory and cost pressures for manufacturers and distributors.

admin2024-06-16T16:51:42-07:00August 10, 2019|Categories: Press Releases, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration|Tags: Amazon effect, cost reduction, inventory, logistics, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain, supply chain resiliency|

Why Inventory Will Matter Again
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Why Inventory Will Matter Again

Inner Circle, Inventory Management & Control, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Supply Chain (End-to-End)

Why Inventory Will Matter Again

Inventory is circling back in importance and will become a hot topic again as customers expect immediate, customized deliveries with the expectation of easy returns and last-minute changes to orders in production, in the warehouse or in transit. What are you doing to get ahead of this ‘new normal’ assumption?

admin2024-06-16T21:03:33-07:00June 8, 2019|Categories: Inner Circle, Inventory Management & Control, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Supply Chain (End-to-End)|Tags: cash flow, demand planning, inventory, inventory management, right-size inventory, S&OP, sales forecasting, SIOP, supply chain misalignment|

Lisa Anderson to Share Inventory Accuracy Success Strategies at American Society of Quality
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Lisa Anderson to Share Inventory Accuracy Success Strategies at American Society of Quality

In The News, Inventory Management & Control, Manufacturing, Press Releases, Production & Inventory Management, Supply Chain (End-to-End)

Lisa Anderson to Share Inventory Accuracy Success Strategies at American Society of Quality

Lisa Anderson discusses the importance of inventory accuracy for manufacturers & distributors to optimize profit & customer satisfaction.

admin2024-06-16T18:59:03-07:00September 18, 2017|Categories: In The News, Inventory Management & Control, Manufacturing, Press Releases, Production & Inventory Management, Supply Chain (End-to-End)|Tags: inventory, inventory accuracy, inventory levels, inventory management, quality control|

Time or Money – Which Gets the Priority?
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Time or Money – Which Gets the Priority?

Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration

Time or Money – Which Gets the Priority?

Deciding between time or money is an intricate balance. Getting it right guides strategic decisions aligning with business goals.

admin2024-06-09T21:52:07-07:00July 13, 2017|Categories: Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration|Tags: Amazon effect, inventory, speed|

Who Cares About Process Disciplines?
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Who Cares About Process Disciplines?

Inventory Management & Control, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Supply Chain (End-to-End)

Who Cares About Process Disciplines?

Increased margins and company growth are easier to reach when process disciplines are emphasized within an organization

admin2024-06-14T18:04:34-07:00August 18, 2016|Categories: Inventory Management & Control, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Supply Chain (End-to-End)|Tags: inventory, process disciplines|

Inventory Accuracy Pitfalls
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Inventory Accuracy Pitfalls

Inventory Management & Control, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Supply Chain Planning

Inventory Accuracy Pitfalls

The most common inventory accuracy pitfalls stem from minor problems but will snowball into bigger headaches if the root causes aren’t caught and resolved.

admin2024-06-14T18:17:13-07:00August 15, 2016|Categories: Inventory Management & Control, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: cycle counting, inventory, inventory accuracy, process disciplines|

Inventory As a People Topic
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Inventory As a People Topic

Inventory Management & Control, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Supply Chain Planning

Inventory As a People Topic

Empowering people to make the right decisions in your organization can be the key to getting the right results in a variety of business cases including inventory management.