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Inventory Optimization In Full Focus in the Turbulent Economy
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Inventory Optimization In Full Focus in the Turbulent Economy

Best of Supply Chain, Inventory Management & Control, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Planning

Inventory Optimization In Full Focus in the Turbulent Economy

If you follow the stock market, you might think the economy is strong. As consumers, we are frustrated with the price of everyday supplies such as food, gas, and housing.

admin2025-03-17T19:47:45-07:00August 1, 2024|Categories: Best of Supply Chain, Inventory Management & Control, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: economic trends, inventory management, inventory reduction, manufacturing, MRP, planning, right-size inventory, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain disruptions, supply chain optimization, supply chain risk, technology|

Disruptions Rage with CrowdStrike, Aerospace Shortages & Porsche
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Disruptions Rage with CrowdStrike, Aerospace Shortages & Porsche

Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration

Disruptions Rage with CrowdStrike, Aerospace Shortages & Porsche

Volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA) continues to rage and threaten manufacturers and supply chain chain organizations. The VUCA threshold skyrocketed during the pandemic, and it has not returned to normal.

admin2025-02-03T09:50:07-08:00July 25, 2024|Categories: Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration|Tags: A&D, backup sources of supply, cyber security, manufacturing, preparation, quality control, securing supply chains, supply chain, supply chain disruptions, supply chain optimization, supply chain risk, supply chain shortages, VUCA|

How Innovation Fuels Success
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How Innovation Fuels Success

I've Been Thinking, Innovation, Manufacturing

How Innovation Fuels Success

There are many strategies to achieve innovation success. Here are a few that come to mind.

admin2024-07-20T14:56:11-07:00July 16, 2024|Categories: I've Been Thinking, Innovation, Manufacturing|Tags: better use of ERP, innovation, lean, manufacturing, process improvement, product development, talent, VUCA|

Preparing for Demand Shocks
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Preparing for Demand Shocks

Demand Planning, In The News, Media, Podcasts, Supply Chain Planning, Videos & Podcasts

Preparing for Demand Shocks

There is such a wide range of shocks that can happen to your supply chain and to the demand for what you’re making. Can you ever truly prepare? What kinds of projections are most useful, and how can you set yourself up for success if you do have the ability to anticipate a surge in demand?

admin2024-07-15T23:01:24-07:00July 12, 2024|Categories: Demand Planning, In The News, Media, Podcasts, Supply Chain Planning, Videos & Podcasts|Tags: demand planning, manufacturing, sales forecasting, scalability, supply chain, supply chain optimization|

How to Avoid Supply Chain Disasters: Inc. From the Ground Up
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How to Avoid Supply Chain Disasters: Inc. From the Ground Up

Demand Planning, In The News, Media, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration, Supply Chain Planning

How to Avoid Supply Chain Disasters: Inc. From the Ground Up

Lisa Anderson, a supply chain expert and consultant who founded LMA Consulting Group, says projecting future demand is paramount when facing a demand surge.

admin2024-07-06T21:39:13-07:00July 6, 2024|Categories: Demand Planning, In The News, Media, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: demand planning, manufacturing, sales forecasting, scalability, supply chain, supply chain optimization|

Manufacturing in the USA with Lisa Anderson
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Manufacturing in the USA with Lisa Anderson

Global Supply Chain Consultant Series, Manufacturing, Podcasts, Reshoring/ Nearshoring/ Regional Supply Chains, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration, Videos & Podcasts

Manufacturing in the USA with Lisa Anderson

In this episode of Interlinks I converse with Lisa Anderson of LMA Consulting in the Los Angeles metro area about manufacturing in the USA.

admin2025-01-27T15:31:34-08:00July 3, 2024|Categories: Global Supply Chain Consultant Series, Manufacturing, Podcasts, Reshoring/ Nearshoring/ Regional Supply Chains, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration, Videos & Podcasts|Tags: backup sources of supply, geopolitical risk, GSCTT, Interlinks podcast, manufacturing, regional supply chains, reshoring, supply chain resiliency, the case for US manufacturing|

Although Manufacturing Declined, the Smart are Planning for a Renaissance
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Although Manufacturing Declined, the Smart are Planning for a Renaissance

Manufacturing, Manufacturing Scalability & Resource Planning, Supply Chain Briefing

Although Manufacturing Declined, the Smart are Planning for a Renaissance

According to the ISM, "The Manufacturing PMI", a measure of manufacturing activity, registered at 48.5% in June, which is a decline from 48.7% in May.

admin2024-07-06T18:53:01-07:00July 3, 2024|Categories: Manufacturing, Manufacturing Scalability & Resource Planning, Supply Chain Briefing|Tags: Amazon effect, digitized supply chain, ERP, geopolitical risk, manufacturing, regional supply chains, reshoring, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain resiliency, supply chain risk, supply chain technologies, VUCA|

Disruption & Risk are the New Normal: Succeeding with Resilient Supply Chains
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Disruption & Risk are the New Normal: Succeeding with Resilient Supply Chains

In The News, Media, Podcasts, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration, Videos & Podcasts

Disruption & Risk are the New Normal: Succeeding with Resilient Supply Chains

There is substantial geopolitical risk with China. Look no further than the South China Seas. Philippine officials say Chinese forces seized two naval boats in a disputed South China Sea shoal. A few days prior, a Philippine ship and a Chinese vessel collided. It is a risky situation in the South China Seas.

admin2024-11-14T08:58:55-08:00June 23, 2024|Categories: In The News, Media, Podcasts, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration, Videos & Podcasts|Tags: customer value, ERP, geopolitical risk, manufacturing, process improvement, regional supply chains, S&OP, SIOP, Skills Gap, supply chain, supply chain risk, supply chain technologies, talent|

Supporting Medtech’s Growth: Scaling & Mitigating Risk in the Supply Chain
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Supporting Medtech’s Growth: Scaling & Mitigating Risk in the Supply Chain

In The News, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Scalability & Resource Planning, Media, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration

Supporting Medtech’s Growth: Scaling & Mitigating Risk in the Supply Chain

The medical device market is expected to grow by almost $178 billion from 2023 to 2027 according to Technavio. Moreover, a Fortune Business Insights Analysis estimates the market to reach $799 billion by 2030. With such significant growth, manufacturing and supply chains must scale and mitigate risk to ensure supplies to customers and patients.

admin2024-11-05T09:31:02-08:00June 14, 2024|Categories: In The News, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Scalability & Resource Planning, Media, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration|Tags: AI, ERP, geopolitical risk, healthcare, labor shortages, manufacturing, MPO, S&OP, scalability, SIOP, Skills Gap, supply chain, supply chain risk, supply chain technologies|

Takeaways & Insights from SAP Sapphire Event
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Takeaways & Insights from SAP Sapphire Event

Artificial Intelligence & Supply Chain Technologies, ERP & Technology, ERP Selection & Upgrades

Takeaways & Insights from SAP Sapphire Event

Modern ERP No Longer Enough Although we have been emphasizing the need for a modern ERP system to meet continually evolving customer expectations, modern ERP alone is no longer enough. To thrive in the next decade will require business AI (artificial intelligence) to be embedded throughout your ERP system, [...]

admin2025-07-08T07:10:46-07:00June 6, 2024|Categories: Artificial Intelligence & Supply Chain Technologies, ERP & Technology, ERP Selection & Upgrades|Tags: artificial intelligence, digital twins, ERP, logistics, manufacturing, S&OP, SAP, SIOP, supply chain disruptions, supply chain risk, supply chain technologies, sustainability|