Crime is no way to make a point, but many in the logistics field can understand the frustration. The Ontario warehouse arsonist was allegedly angry about pay. But that's not the way to demand a raise. Logistics companies have to be competitive with the rest of the country even though there are high costs and regulations in the state.
In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson explains what defines smart warehousing today: optimizing pick velocity; leveraging automation, robotics and advanced technologies; and managing energy and electricity demands. These factors are critical to improving efficiency, controlling costs and supporting customer service as volumes grow.
You are only as strong as your weakest link in your supply chain. This concept has come to fruition as a series of chokepoints have been impacted. Smart companies are utilizing common sense and artificial intelligence enabled advanced planning systems to predict disruptions, navigate around chokepoints, and proactively prepare for success.
Despite years of disruption and volatility, most organizations are still operating in a reactive mode—responding to issues rather than proactively shaping outcomes as recently highlighted in the Gulf war. In a recent episode of the Professionals of the Inland Empire podcast, Lisa Anderson discussed this gap and how to prepare for success.
In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson explains why manufacturers must focus on building capabilities for regional supply chain independence. We discuss how the conflict in the Middle East is highlighting the critical importance of regional supply chains and strategies for success.
Although there are plenty of issues related to the War in Iran, from a supply chain perspective, the key issue is that the Strait of Hormuz has been blocked. This supply chain chokepoint is limiting the movement of energy. We discuss take aways related to demand, supply, flow and location.
Lisa Anderson, a supply chain expert and founder of the LMA Consulting Group, explains to The Press-Enterprise that Rule 2305 (The Warehouse Indirect Source Rule), designed to help erase airborne toxins linked to many health threats, is seen as burdensome and costly by warehouse owners and operators.
Lisa Anderson is highlighting vulnerabilities in global supply chains as the recent conflict involving Iran creates ripple effects across global trade, energy markets and critical manufacturing components.
While the personnel who show up at your door might not be wearing actual white gloves, the term “white glove delivery” conveys the impression of a premium service delivered with concierge-like professionalism and attention to detail. It is defined less by speed and more by service depth, especially for high-value, bulky, or complex products.
In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson discusses what is happening across trucking, package shipping and ocean freight - and why understanding demand and supply dynamics within transportation is critical to maintaining profitability and success.
