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State of Supply Chain
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State of Supply Chain

In The News, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Planning (Production, Capacity, Materials, Replenishment, Inventory)

State of Supply Chain

The successful companies will not only strive to be the strongest link in your supply chain, but they will ensure that the weakest link doesn't send their customers to the competition. You have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to secure your position as a market leader and thrive for years to come, if you choose to take advantage of the opportunity and start to act NOW.

admin2022-06-23T21:49:08+00:00June 15, 2022|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Planning (Production, Capacity, Materials, Replenishment, Inventory)|Tags: alignment, bullwhip, cargo back-up, containers, e-commerce, labor shortages, logistics, manufacturing, port congestion, productivity, regulatory, supply chain|

Getting Ahead of Inflationary and Deflationary Pressures Using S&OP
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Getting Ahead of Inflationary and Deflationary Pressures Using S&OP

In The News, Innovation, Manufacturing, S&OE, SIOP / S&OP, Strategy, Supply Chain, Supply Planning (Production, Capacity, Materials, Replenishment, Inventory)

Getting Ahead of Inflationary and Deflationary Pressures Using S&OP

Because we live in a global, supply chain disrupted world amidst record-breaking prices for food, commodities and oil (and all products dependent on these industries), not only are businesses looking to navigate inflationary pressures, but also deflationary pressures. Inflation can lead to deflation as consumers panic and demand softens.

admin2022-06-09T00:12:37+00:00June 2, 2022|Categories: In The News, Innovation, Manufacturing, S&OE, SIOP / S&OP, Strategy, Supply Chain, Supply Planning (Production, Capacity, Materials, Replenishment, Inventory)|Tags: automation, capacity, customers, deflationary, e-commerce, inflaionary, inventory, manufacturing, price increase, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain, volatility|

The Strongest Link in Your Supply Chain
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The Strongest Link in Your Supply Chain

Customer Experience, In The News, Manufacturing, Supply Chain

The Strongest Link in Your Supply Chain

As our long-term newsletter subscribers and ProVisors (trusted advisor network) colleagues are aware, we have used the Strongest Link in Your Supply Chain” as our tag line for a decade or longer. However, it has never been more relevant than it is today! As has been proven through the pandemic and continuing supply chain disruptions, any company’s performance is only as strong as the weakest link in their supply chain.

admin2022-06-09T00:15:17+00:00May 24, 2022|Categories: Customer Experience, In The News, Manufacturing, Supply Chain|Tags: copper, disruptions, end-to-end supply chain, lost revenue, manufacturer, manufacturing, production, shortages, Strongest Link, Supply Chian, weakest link|

Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing and SIOP Expert and President of LMA Consulting Sees Worldwide Supply Chains Critical to Supply Chain Strength
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Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing and SIOP Expert and President of LMA Consulting Sees Worldwide Supply Chains Critical to Supply Chain Strength

Customer Experience, In The News, Leadership, Manufacturing, Press Releases, S&OE, SIOP / S&OP, Strategy, Supply Planning (Production, Capacity, Materials, Replenishment, Inventory)

Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing and SIOP Expert and President of LMA Consulting Sees Worldwide Supply Chains Critical to Supply Chain Strength

Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, President of LMA Consulting Group Inc., predicts supply chain challenges for the foreseeable future. She also suggests that mitigating supply chain challenges will require leveraging the strength of direct and indirect global supply chains.

admin2022-06-09T00:20:30+00:00May 24, 2022|Categories: Customer Experience, In The News, Leadership, Manufacturing, Press Releases, S&OE, SIOP / S&OP, Strategy, Supply Planning (Production, Capacity, Materials, Replenishment, Inventory)|Tags: China, end-to-end supply chain, global supply chain, manufacturers, manufacturing, near-shoring, re-shoring, SIOP, Worldwide Supply Chain|

CSCMP Supply Chain Quarterly: Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & SIOP Expert, Gets Real About Supply Chain
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CSCMP Supply Chain Quarterly: Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & SIOP Expert, Gets Real About Supply Chain

In The News, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, SIOP / S&OP, Supply Chain, Supply Planning (Production, Capacity, Materials, Replenishment, Inventory)

CSCMP Supply Chain Quarterly: Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & SIOP Expert, Gets Real About Supply Chain

You must get in front of supply chain disruptions. If the pandemic taught us anything, supply chains are volatile, and they must become resilient. It is critical to have contingencies and better control the moving parts within the supply chain, said" Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, President of LMA Consulting Group Inc.

admin2022-05-10T17:14:16+00:00May 10, 2022|Categories: In The News, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, SIOP / S&OP, Supply Chain, Supply Planning (Production, Capacity, Materials, Replenishment, Inventory)|Tags: control, customer, disruptions, manufacturing, materials, pandemic, resilient, resources, S&OP, SIOP, supplies, supply chain, world events|

SelectHub: Manufacturing Trends 2022: Maintaining a Competitive Edge
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SelectHub: Manufacturing Trends 2022: Maintaining a Competitive Edge

Customer Experience, In The News, Innovation, Manufacturing, Trends

SelectHub: Manufacturing Trends 2022: Maintaining a Competitive Edge

Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, President of LMA Consulting Group Inc., shares her thoughts on 3D printing.

admin2022-06-09T00:30:30+00:00May 10, 2022|Categories: Customer Experience, In The News, Innovation, Manufacturing, Trends|Tags: 3D printing, agility, ERP, Flexibility, manufacturing, on demand, rapid capability, software, trends|

Is There a Silver Lining in the Cloud of Confusion in Today’s Supply Chain? – Truckers Network Radio Show
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Is There a Silver Lining in the Cloud of Confusion in Today’s Supply Chain? – Truckers Network Radio Show

Customer Experience, Podcasts, Supply Chain

Is There a Silver Lining in the Cloud of Confusion in Today’s Supply Chain? – Truckers Network Radio Show

Inflation and deflation – where are we truly headed? What is really happening in the supply chain and how can we fix it? The supply chain is causing many of the problems with the hyperinflation and potential for stagflation. But there is hope on the horizon if you stay [...]

admin2022-06-09T00:49:02+00:00April 28, 2022|Categories: Customer Experience, Podcasts, Supply Chain|Tags: chaotic, inflation, manufactuing, manufacturing, performance, supply chain, trends|

Navigating Current Global Business Challenges Effectively
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Navigating Current Global Business Challenges Effectively

In The News, Interviews, Manufacturing, SIOP / S&OP, Strategy, Supply Chain, Videos, Webinars

Navigating Current Global Business Challenges Effectively

Lisa Anderson was interviewed by Lucie Newcomb for the podcast series “Staying Global While Staying Home”. They addressed the topic of the state of the global supply chain and strategies to successfully navigate with Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP / SIOP) with an emphasis on getting a handle on demand volatility. [...]

admin2022-04-27T02:18:03+00:00April 22, 2022|Categories: In The News, Interviews, Manufacturing, SIOP / S&OP, Strategy, Supply Chain, Videos, Webinars|Tags: growth, manufacturing, opportunity, products, quick lead times, S&OP, service levels, SIOP, srtrategic, strategy, volatile|

Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing, SIOP Expert and President of LMA Consulting Gets Real About Supply Chains and World Events
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Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing, SIOP Expert and President of LMA Consulting Gets Real About Supply Chains and World Events

Customer Experience, ERP & Related Technologies, In The News, Manufacturing, Press Releases, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, SIOP / S&OP, Supply Chain

Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing, SIOP Expert and President of LMA Consulting Gets Real About Supply Chains and World Events

Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, President of LMA Consulting Group Inc., sees the effects and consequences of supply chain disruption every day. Despite a slight rebound from the supply chain chaos during the pandemic, world events will continue to threaten the supply chain—the answer: using the S&OP process [...]

admin2022-04-25T18:41:15+00:00April 22, 2022|Categories: Customer Experience, ERP & Related Technologies, In The News, Manufacturing, Press Releases, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, SIOP / S&OP, Supply Chain|Tags: customer experience, disruptions, manufacturing, materials, resilient, S&OP, SIOP, supplies, technology, world events|

QualityDigest: SIOP Expert Suggests Supply Chain Requires 360 Planning
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QualityDigest: SIOP Expert Suggests Supply Chain Requires 360 Planning

Blog, In The News, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, SIOP / S&OP, Strategy, Supply Chain, Supply Planning (Production, Capacity, Materials, Replenishment, Inventory)

QualityDigest: SIOP Expert Suggests Supply Chain Requires 360 Planning

Manufacturing and supply chain expert Lisa Anderson, president of LMA Consulting Group, predicts supply chain disruptions to continue through 2023. She suggests implementing a sales, inventory, and operations planning (SIOP) or sales and operations planning (S&OP) process to mitigate the swings associated with disruptions.

admin2022-06-09T00:56:55+00:00April 19, 2022|Categories: Blog, In The News, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, SIOP / S&OP, Strategy, Supply Chain, Supply Planning (Production, Capacity, Materials, Replenishment, Inventory)|Tags: customer experience, disruption, evaluating, manufacturing, materials, processes, resilient, S&OP, SIOP, supply, technology|