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Inflation & Disruption Increasing Again
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Inflation & Disruption Increasing Again

Business & the Economy, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management

Inflation & Disruption Increasing Again

Inflation and disruption are increasing again. Wholesale inflation as measured by the producer price index increased by .5% since last month which was more than expected. Core inflation (excluding food and energy) went up by .3% which was also more than expected.

admin2024-03-29T23:29:22-07:00October 17, 2023|Categories: Business & the Economy, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management|Tags: inflationary pressures, manufacturing, S&OP, SIOP, strategies to fight inflation, supply chain consultant, supply chain disruptions, supply chain risk|

Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Consultant Addresses Supply Chain Vulnerabilities Amidst Israel-Hamas Conflict
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Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Consultant Addresses Supply Chain Vulnerabilities Amidst Israel-Hamas Conflict

Press Releases, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management

Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Consultant Addresses Supply Chain Vulnerabilities Amidst Israel-Hamas Conflict

The Israel-Hammas conflict is a stark reminder that global supply chains can be disrupted by unforeseen political events. No matter the safeguards in place, events like this can be major disruptors. That is why organizations must cultivate options to mitigate risk and protect their bottom line

admin2024-01-24T09:24:36-08:00October 17, 2023|Categories: Press Releases, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management|Tags: geopolitical risk, manufacturing, Middle East war, securing supply chains, supply chain, supply chain consultant, supply chain disruptions, supply chain risk|

Tech in the Supply Chain
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Tech in the Supply Chain

ERP & Technology, In The News, Interviews, Supply Chain Technologies, Videos & Podcasts, Webinars

Tech in the Supply Chain

Lisa Anderson was interviewed by Douglas Squirrel of the Squirrel Squadron on LinkedIn Live about technology in manufacturing and the supply chain.

admin2024-03-29T23:30:39-07:00October 16, 2023|Categories: ERP & Technology, In The News, Interviews, Supply Chain Technologies, Videos & Podcasts, Webinars|Tags: AI, artificial intelligence, digitized supply chain, ERP, ERP assessment, IT roadmap, manufacturing, supply chain, supply chain resiliency, technology|

Business Value of Data Analysis & Predictive Analytics
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Business Value of Data Analysis & Predictive Analytics

Data Analytics & Business Intelligence, ERP & Technology

Business Value of Data Analysis & Predictive Analytics

In working across company sizes, industries, and geographies, in almost 20 years of business consulting, every single client without exception needed to better utilize data to improve customer service and bottom line results. Smart clients are turning data into insights so that they can pinpoint where to focus quickly.

admin2024-03-29T23:31:04-07:00October 12, 2023|Categories: Data Analytics & Business Intelligence, ERP & Technology|Tags: data, data analytics, ERP, manufacturing, predictive analytics, supply chain, technology, turning data into insights|

Effective Backlog Management to Rapidly Improve Service
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Effective Backlog Management to Rapidly Improve Service

Customer Service, Supply Chain Management

Effective Backlog Management to Rapidly Improve Service

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).

admin2024-03-29T23:31:24-07:00October 11, 2023|Categories: Customer Service, Supply Chain Management|Tags: customer service, manufacturing, OTIF, planning, supply chain, VUCA|

Supply Chains are on the Move
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Supply Chains are on the Move

SIOP - S&OP, SIOP Planning & Execution, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Optimization

Supply Chains are on the Move

Global supply chains are on the move. Executives have been hit with the harsh reality that the risk (supply chain, geopolitical, cyber, IP, etc.) is far higher than they realized when they outsourced with an eye to cost.

admin2024-03-29T23:31:49-07:00October 10, 2023|Categories: SIOP - S&OP, SIOP Planning & Execution, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Optimization|Tags: backup sources of supply, geopolitical risk, innovation, IT roadmap, manufacturing, nearshoring, reshoring, S&OP, securing supply chains, SIOP, Skills Gap, supply chain, supply chain chokepoints, supply chain optimization, supply chain risk, talent, technology, VUCA|

Pitfalls and Solutions: Common Supply Chain Issues in Manufacturing and Distribution
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Pitfalls and Solutions: Common Supply Chain Issues in Manufacturing and Distribution

Distribution & Warehousing, In The News, Podcasts, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Optimization, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics

Pitfalls and Solutions: Common Supply Chain Issues in Manufacturing and Distribution

Lisa Anderson joined Food and Beverage Talk podcast to discuss supply chain challenges and opportunities in the food and beverage industry.

admin2024-03-29T23:32:06-07:00October 5, 2023|Categories: Distribution & Warehousing, In The News, Podcasts, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Optimization, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics|Tags: distribution, Food & Beverage, manufacturing, supply chain, supply chain challenges, supply chain opportunities, supply chain optimization, supply chain trends|

A Manufacturing Resurgence Is On Its Way
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A Manufacturing Resurgence Is On Its Way

Manufacturing, Manufacturing Scalability & Resource Planning, Supply Chain Briefing

A Manufacturing Resurgence Is On Its Way

Manufacturing appears to be turning the corner. According to the ISM, the Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) recorded a contraction but at the slowest pace of the recent cycle. In fact, this is the third straight month of improvement.

admin2024-03-29T23:32:22-07:00October 4, 2023|Categories: Manufacturing, Manufacturing Scalability & Resource Planning, Supply Chain Briefing|Tags: digitized supply chain, manufacturing, manufacturing resurgence, nearshoring, reshoring, supply chain, supply chain optimization, technology|

The Global Supply Chain Life After Globalization – Pac Rim Perspectives
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The Global Supply Chain Life After Globalization – Pac Rim Perspectives

Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management

The Global Supply Chain Life After Globalization – Pac Rim Perspectives

Companies went global for the past few decades with a gusto to save labor costs. The pandemic jolted many Executives eyes open to the risks in the global supply chain. Suddenly, companies were reevaluating their global footprint with an eye to cost, risk (supply chain, geopolitical, etc.), customer performance, etc.

admin2024-03-29T23:32:45-07:00October 2, 2023|Categories: Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management|Tags: business consulting, global supply chain, manufacturing, nearshoring, reshoring, supply chain, supply chain consultant, supply chain optimization|

Integrated Hybrid Work Creates Positive Results for Employers
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Integrated Hybrid Work Creates Positive Results for Employers

In The News, Press Releases, Talent & Leadership, Talent / Skills Gap

Integrated Hybrid Work Creates Positive Results for Employers

Hybrid is here to stay, as it's common sense," points out Lisa Anderson, president of Claremont, CA-based LMA Consulting Group, Inc and manufacturing expert known as the Strongest Link in Your Supply Chain®.

admin2024-01-01T09:12:41-08:00October 1, 2023|Categories: In The News, Press Releases, Talent & Leadership, Talent / Skills Gap|Tags: leadership, manufacturing, SAC, supply chain, talent, workforce of the future|