Supply chain has become an excuse. Although there has certainly been a slew of supply chain challenges that carry on with baby formula shortages, rail backlogs, computer chip issues, hurricane induced delays, fertilizer scarcity, and China’s zero-COVID policy delays, supply chain should no longer be the excuse. Only the [...]
Global instability is reshaping supply chains. Discover strategies for building resilience through SIOP, technology, strategic sourcing, and proactive planning.
Most clients do not have as much talent as they need (at least in key roles or sites). Similar to inventory, many clients might have talent but do not have the type of talent in the right place (or available) at the right time. Classic challenges!
Snarled supply chains throughout 2021 had industry hoping 2022 would be smoother, yet analysts said it would last into 2023 or longer. Lisa Anderson offers her insights about how 2023 is looking.
Shocks and events such as the war in Ukraine, the pandemic and Brexit, among other may feel like they have appeared out of nowhere, but these events are taking place within the context of overarching trends that are unmoved by these short-term shocks and events. This provides us with another perspective on how to react and devise successful supply chain strategies as we look to the future.
Supply chain strategy requires constant reevaluation in today's volatile environment. Learn how supplier diversification, SIOP, network optimization, and inventory strategies help manufacturers build more resilient supply chains.
Geopolitical risk and supply chain disruptions are accelerating the manufacturing renaissance. Learn why companies are reshoring, nearshoring and expanding manufacturing capacity closer to customers to strengthen resilience and mitigate risk.
As businesses struggle in this new era of VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity), the divide between short term and long term seems to increase.
Geopolitical volatility, energy constraints, natural disasters and supply chain disruptions are reshaping the global landscape. Learn why manufacturers should accelerate reshoring and nearshoring, strengthen supply chain resilience and invest in the capabilities required to thrive.
Manufacturers face ongoing supply chain disruptions, shortages and geopolitical risks. Lisa Anderson explains why resilience, diversified sourcing and greater supply chain control are essential to staying ahead.
