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Container Ships, Ports, Trucks, Rail Oh My!

The global supply chain situation remains in a constant state of chaos. $1 billion of goods flows through the ports per day, and so there is a BIG ripple effect on the supply chain. Although there is a lot of talk and action by various groups to improve the [...]

admin2022-01-21T22:56:11+00:00January 21, 2022|Categories: Coronavirus, Customer Experience, Demand Planning, e-Commerce, Financial, Future Proofing, In The News, Innovation, Logistics, Manufacturing, SIOP / S&OP, Strategy, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Briefing, Talent, Technology|Tags: burglaries, chassis, container ships, global supply chain, great resignation, LA ports, Long Beach ports, manufacturing, ports, regulations, shipping containers, shortages, supply chain, technology, truck drivers, truck equipment, trucks|

Achieving Customer Loyalty with Modern ERP & Related Technologies
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Achieving Customer Loyalty with Modern ERP & Related Technologies

Change Management, Customer Experience, Demand Planning, ERP, Financial, In The News, Process, Profit Thorugh People, Strategy, Talent, Technology

Achieving Customer Loyalty with Modern ERP & Related Technologies

Every successful client is experiencing rapid growth and changing customer requirements. To support this growth in a scalable, profitable manner, a modern ERP system is not preferred; it is a base requirement. Why Has Modern ERP Become Essential Pre-COVID, although preferred, it was less essential in supporting significant improvement [...]

admin2022-01-19T01:47:27+00:00January 13, 2022|Categories: Change Management, Customer Experience, Demand Planning, ERP, Financial, In The News, Process, Profit Thorugh People, Strategy, Talent, Technology|Tags: automation, capabilities, customization, data issues, e-commerce, ERP, growth, infrastructure, integration, manufacturing, objectives, planning, purchasing, robotics, scalable, technology, upgrading|

Prescient Strategy & Manufacturing Resilience Using SIOP (S&OP)
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Prescient Strategy & Manufacturing Resilience Using SIOP (S&OP)

Change Management, Customer Experience, Future Proofing, In The News, Leadership, Manufacturing, Profit Thorugh People, SIOP / S&OP, Strategy, Supply Chain, Talent, Technology

Prescient Strategy & Manufacturing Resilience Using SIOP (S&OP)

To thrive post COVID, manufacturing resilience will be cornerstone. Customers expect personalization, customization, and rapid deliveries without disruption, and they will change suppliers, substitute products and do whatever is required to satisfy their customers or get what's needed. For example, although the preference is for online purchasing, consumers will return to stores to ensure quick, reliable supply of critical items.

admin2022-01-19T01:56:07+00:00January 13, 2022|Categories: Change Management, Customer Experience, Future Proofing, In The News, Leadership, Manufacturing, Profit Thorugh People, SIOP / S&OP, Strategy, Supply Chain, Talent, Technology|Tags: consumer, customer needs, customization, design, engineering, foresight, insource, manufacturing, materials, nearshoring, outsource, outsourcing, product, profit, purchasing, quality control, reshoring, resiliency, SIOP / S&OP, source alternatives, suppliers, supply chain|

Southern California CEO: Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing Expert and President of LMA Consulting Suggest Prioritization to Optimize Supply Chain
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Southern California CEO: Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing Expert and President of LMA Consulting Suggest Prioritization to Optimize Supply Chain

Change Management, Coronavirus, Customer Experience, Demand Planning, Future Proofing, In The News, Innovation, Leadership, Logistics, Manufacturing, Supply Chain

Southern California CEO: Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing Expert and President of LMA Consulting Suggest Prioritization to Optimize Supply Chain

Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, President of LMA Consulting Group Inc., has advised manufacturers and distributors throughout the pandemic on maximizing and leveraging their supply chains. She suggests that prioritization is a must to optimize the supply chain.

admin2022-01-13T20:21:28+00:00January 3, 2022|Categories: Change Management, Coronavirus, Customer Experience, Demand Planning, Future Proofing, In The News, Innovation, Leadership, Logistics, Manufacturing, Supply Chain|Tags: anticipate demand, business growth, challenges, customer expectations, customer experience, customer obligations, distributors, evaluating quality, high-profit customers, leveraging, manufacturing, optimize, options, pandemic, prioritization, profitable, shortages, strategy, supply chain, transformation|

Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing Expert and President of LMA Consulting Suggests Prioritization to Optimize Supply Chain
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Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing Expert and President of LMA Consulting Suggests Prioritization to Optimize Supply Chain

Change Management, Coronavirus, Customer Experience, Demand Planning, Future Proofing, In The News, Innovation, Leadership, Logistics, Manufacturing, Press Releases, Supply Chain

Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing Expert and President of LMA Consulting Suggests Prioritization to Optimize Supply Chain

Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, President of LMA Consulting Group Inc., has advised manufacturers and distributors throughout the pandemic on maximizing and leveraging their supply chains. She suggests that prioritization is a must to optimize the supply chain. [...]

admin2022-01-03T19:58:18+00:00December 24, 2021|Categories: Change Management, Coronavirus, Customer Experience, Demand Planning, Future Proofing, In The News, Innovation, Leadership, Logistics, Manufacturing, Press Releases, Supply Chain|Tags: anticipate demand, business growth, challenges, customer expectations, customer experience, customer obligations, distributors, evaluating quality, high-profit customers, leveraging, manufacturing, optimize, options, pandemic, prioritization, profitable, shortages, strategy, supply chain, transformation|

IMA San Gabriel Valley Chapter: Supply Chain 2022 & How to Succeed
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IMA San Gabriel Valley Chapter: Supply Chain 2022 & How to Succeed

Customer Experience, In The News, Strategy, Supply Chain, Talent

IMA San Gabriel Valley Chapter: Supply Chain 2022 & How to Succeed

Supply chain is dominating the news. Demand is soaring, ports are backed up, container prices are soaring, shipping costs are skyrocketing, warehouses are full, and manufacturers are experiencing extended lead times across the board. Listen as Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, president of LMA Consulting Group Inc. talks about the current stat of the supply chain and the impacts for 2022.

admin2022-01-13T20:19:52+00:00December 18, 2021|Categories: Customer Experience, In The News, Strategy, Supply Chain, Talent|Tags: containers, demand, lead times, manufacturing, ports, shipping costs, supply chain|

Commercial Baking: Sounding the Alarm on Supply Chain: Q4 Shipping Crisis’ Impact on Bakery
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Commercial Baking: Sounding the Alarm on Supply Chain: Q4 Shipping Crisis’ Impact on Bakery

Change Management, Coronavirus, Customer Experience, Demand Planning, e-Commerce, In The News, Innovation, Logistics, Manufacturing, Strategy, Supply Chain, Talent, Technology

Commercial Baking: Sounding the Alarm on Supply Chain: Q4 Shipping Crisis’ Impact on Bakery

Even with the ports open, getting the materials off the containers is still a challenge, especially as the trucking industry remains a drivers’ market. “You have to send the trucks to the appropriate terminals,” comments Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, president of LMA Consulting Group Inc.

admin2022-01-13T20:18:30+00:00December 15, 2021|Categories: Change Management, Coronavirus, Customer Experience, Demand Planning, e-Commerce, In The News, Innovation, Logistics, Manufacturing, Strategy, Supply Chain, Talent, Technology|Tags: chip shortages, consumers, containers, COVID, demand, disruption, distribution, driver shortages, logistical resources, manufacturing, production, shipping, ships, supply, supply chain|

Growth Igniters Radio: Leading the Decision to Bring Your Supply Chain Closer to Home
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Growth Igniters Radio: Leading the Decision to Bring Your Supply Chain Closer to Home

Customer Experience, e-Commerce, In The News, Innovation, Interviews, Logistics, Manufacturing, Strategy, Supply Chain, Talent, Technology

Growth Igniters Radio: Leading the Decision to Bring Your Supply Chain Closer to Home

Lisa Anderson, founder and president of LMA Consulting Group Inc. discusses leading the decisions to realign your supply chain to elevate the customer experience.

admin2022-01-13T20:16:20+00:00December 13, 2021|Categories: Customer Experience, e-Commerce, In The News, Innovation, Interviews, Logistics, Manufacturing, Strategy, Supply Chain, Talent, Technology|Tags: Communication, consumers, customers, innovation, inventory, leaders, logistics, manufacturing, near-shore, partners, production, profitable, re-shore, resources, skill sets, supply chain, talent, technology|

Today’s Medical Developments: What Will the Supply Chain Look Like in 2022?
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Today’s Medical Developments: What Will the Supply Chain Look Like in 2022?

Change Management, Customer Experience, e-Commerce, In The News, Innovation, Leadership, Logistics, Manufacturing, Supply Chain

Today’s Medical Developments: What Will the Supply Chain Look Like in 2022?

Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert, Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, president of LMA Consulting Group Inc., will talk about the current state of the supply chain, and more importantly, what executives should be doing to survive – and thrive – during these volatile times.

admin2022-01-13T20:06:04+00:00December 8, 2021|Categories: Change Management, Customer Experience, e-Commerce, In The News, Innovation, Leadership, Logistics, Manufacturing, Supply Chain|Tags: customers, demand, digitization, great resignation, innovation, logistics, manufacturing, regionalization, resilient, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain, talent, warehouses|

What will supply chains look like in 2022?
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What will supply chains look like in 2022?

Change Management, Customer Experience, e-Commerce, In The News, Innovation, Leadership, Logistics, Manufacturing, Supply Chain

What will supply chains look like in 2022?

Supply chain is dominating the news. Demand is soaring, ports are backed up, container prices are soaring, shipping costs are skyrocketing, warehouses are full, and manufacturers are experiencing extended lead times across the board. The end-to-end supply chain challenges are exacerbated with the great resignation of people. Unfortunately, these issues are not going away anytime soon. [...]

admin2022-01-13T20:01:27+00:00December 8, 2021|Categories: Change Management, Customer Experience, e-Commerce, In The News, Innovation, Leadership, Logistics, Manufacturing, Supply Chain|Tags: customers, demand, great resignation, logistics, manufacturing, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain, talent, warehouses|