Supply Chain: An update on Challenges and Opportunities
Supply chain disruptions continue to plague manufactures, distributors, and all organizations with products and inventory.
The State of Business, Supply Chain and Opportunities GalleryThe State of Business, Supply Chain and Opportunities
Business & the Economy, ERP, Technologies, Digitization & Automation, Inflation Strategies, Innovation, Recession-Proofing Strategies, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, SIOP / S&OP, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Chats, Supply Chain Disruption, Trends/ Future Proofing
The State of Business, Supply Chain and Opportunities
In this episode of Supply Chain Chats, Lisa Anderson talks about the state of business, the economy, and supply chain, what it means and how to take advantage of the opportunities that will come down the pike.She talks in detail about inflation, recession, the impacts of interest rates and the labor force and what the successful companies are doing differently to succeed.
Take Control of Your Manufacturing to Wrestle Volatility to the Ground
What is clear is that VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity) is continuing in the forefront and will continue to be our "new normal". As I recently debated with the Wall Street Journal, we are in an era of non-stop disruptions. Look no further than the escalating war of Russia [...]
Proactive Approach to Navigating Transportation Woes
Transportation has been in chaos since the pandemic. It started with logjams at the ports that persisted for multiple years, continued with atypical events such as the ship getting stuck in the Suez Canal and truckers blocking the border of US and Canada, and continues to rage on with labor shortages across the board in rail, trucking, and all transportation sectors.
Status of Healthcare Supply Chains
Since I was preparing for a meeting related to healthcare supply chains, I dug deep into the topic and thought it would be valuable to share the findings. In reviewing baby Tylenol /Motrin to adult diapers to medtech and pharmaceticals, supply chain disruptions have eased in some areas but [...]
Give Thanks
Although we should always think about giving thanks, it certainly comes to mind more over Thanksgiving week. I would like to thank the LMA team, clients, family, and friends for not only a wonderful year, but also for propping me up when I need it, asking the hard questions, providing support, and much more. It takes a village!
The State of Affairs in Package Shipping
To prepare for a segment on Bloomberg to talk about the state of logistics that will air with their interview of Deutsche Post DHL Group CFO Melanie Kreis (which will air on Chief Future Officer on Oct 5th), I did a deep dive on package shipping and related logistics systems.
Supply Chain Disruptions Continue at a Breakneck Pace
Supply chain disruptions continue at a break-neck pace.
The Big Shift: Nearshoring Trends In Medtech Manufacturing | Medical Product Outsourcing
MPO Magazine: The Big Shift: Nearshoring Trends in Medtech Manufacturing "Medical device companies are on the move," said Lisa Anderson, president of LMA Consulting Group, a Claremont, Calif.-based consulting firm that specializes in manufacturing strategy and end-to-end supply chain transformation."For example, Costa Rica continues to gain significant nearshoring opportunities".
Manufacturers are Remaining Positive Amidst Chaos
According to the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), 82% of manufacturers remain at least somewhat positive about their company's outlook. This statistic is especially interesting since 59% thought continued inflation would make a recession more likely in the next 12 months. Perhaps manufacturing should be even more positive as [...]