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Manufacturing is on the Rise

February 4, 2017 There is an air of excitement about the future in manufacturing! Last night, I talked with several executives of manufacturing companies and today I was the chair of the innovation awards at the Manufacturing Council of the Inland Empire (MCIE) Manufacturers' Summit, and it is clear [...]

Near-shoring to increase in USA

Published in FDI Intelligence on Jan. 30, 2017 A recently released study by Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert, Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, president of LMA Consulting Group Inc., indicates that 70% of US manufacturing executives expect near-sourcing to increase within the next five years. Click here to read [...]

2023-09-04T00:22:00-07:00January 30, 2017|Categories: In The News, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring|Tags: , , , |

Manufacturing Innovation

January 27, 2017 I am the Chair of the Innovation Awards of the Manufacturers' Summit for the Inland Empire, and we have been quite busy preparing for this Friday's summit (see below).  It is important to encourage innovation for the obvious reason that if we do not innovate, we [...]

2023-09-18T17:52:23-07:00January 29, 2017|Categories: I've Been Thinking, Innovation, Manufacturing|Tags: , , |

Study Predicts Near-Sourcing Will Increase

Published in RV Pro on Jan. 24, 2017 Predicts Near-Sourcing Will Increase "I've seen that manufacturers were already considering insourcing to the U.S. and near-sourcing options to Mexico and other closely located countries because of the Amazon effect--the need for rapid response to customer needs” says Lisa Anderson. Click [...]

2023-09-04T00:23:20-07:00January 24, 2017|Categories: In The News, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring|Tags: , , , |

Trump’s Transportation Nominee Kicks Up Infrastructure

January 16, 2017 Trump's pick for transportation secretary faces the least amount of scrutiny of any nominee; thus, it is very likely Elaine Chao will be approved.  Her vision for transportation supports Trump's vision - we need a heavy boost of infrastructure improvements because our current deteriorating roads, bridges, [...]

Thinking Long Term

Don’t be short-sided and make quick fixes that won’t be profitable over the long run. Take a longer, more strategic view, to grow a profitable business. We all know we should think long term. And we talk about thinking long term. But, do we actually think long term - [...]

2023-09-18T14:37:24-07:00January 16, 2017|Categories: Business & the Economy|Tags: , , , , , |

Risk in Global Supply Chains is on the Rise

With supply chain risk at its highest since 2013, what are you doing to manage risk to minimize interruptions and interference with business? According to the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) risk index, risk is the highest since 2013. It is easy to become complacent. Are you [...]

Outsourcing, Insourcing or Near-Sourcing?

Whether outsourcing, insourcing or near-sourcing or a combination of all three, manufacturers need to reassess their strategies to measure risk and ROI. We are managing in an Amazon-impacted world. Customers expect rapid deliveries, 24/7 accessibility and products and services tailored to their needs. Customers are not willing to wait. [...]

Will Your Supply Chain Risk Surprise You?

What happens when you have a break in your supply chain? Do you have contingency plans in place to mitigate business interruption? Supply chain risks abound! Just look at the recent bankruptcy of Hanjin. It created havoc in the global supply chain. Ships were virtually stranded on the water. [...]

2023-09-04T00:33:59-07:00November 15, 2016|Categories: Supply Chain|Tags: , , |

US Roadmap 2025

It is critical for manufacturers and distributors to keep track of the rapidly changing factors that impact the supply chain including technological and workforce issues. The US Roadmap 2025 is a strategic study to weather and thrive amid current and future global disruptors. The Material Handling and Logistics Association [...]

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