Lisa Anderson has been featured in an article examining how the Strait of Hormuz crisis is disrupting global food supply chains. She explains why businesses need to look beyond their direct suppliers, strengthen supply chain visibility and prepare for the cascading effects of global disruptions.
Armacell partnered with LMA Consulting Group to strengthen SIOP processes, improve capacity planning, and turn decades of ERP data into actionable business insights. By aligning sales forecasts, production planning, and customer demand, the company improved service levels, reduced lead times by more than 25%, increased customer satisfaction, and supported double-digit growth in key business segments.
In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson explains how the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach broke volume records in 2025 while reducing dwell times from three days to two and a half. These improvements relate to strategic investments and collaborative partnerships in the supply chain.
U.S. labor productivity soared at a 4.9% rate in the most recent quarter as compared to the typical annualized rate of 2% during the current business cycle. We are seeing productivity gains across the board as manufacturers utilize predictive processes such as SIOP and advanced technologies such as AI, robotics, and the automation of processes and better utilization of ERP.
It is past time to ensure your supply chain is ready for growth. As companies scale up, shortages and lead times are extending. Develop plans to take advantage of the opportunities by preparing your supply chain to scale.
Clients typically set goals; however, goals without an understanding of where you stand is non-value added. Although it is common to set goals and expect employees to achieve them, it is far less common for clients to understand how they will get from the current state to the desired future state.
CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA – November 20, 2023 – In a business landscape characterized by unprecedented business volatility, maintaining stellar customer service emerges as a critical differentiator for companies navigating the ebbs and flows of the current market. Manufacturing and Supply Chain Consultant Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD and President of [...]
Customer service has suffered in the last few years. Yet providing a superior customer experience is paramount to success especially during these turbulent times of volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA).
Prior to Uber, a medallion (a transferable permit that allows a taxi driver to operate) cost $1 million dollars in New York city. It was a powerful permit with substantial value. After Uber started up, the low point for a medallion was around $25,000. That is a 40-fold [...]
Railroads move 40% of U.S. freight, making them a critical link in the supply chain. Learn why rail disruptions create widespread bottlenecks and how manufacturers can build more resilient supply chains.
