Lisa Anderson of LMA Consulting Group has been recognized as a leading woman driving innovation in logistics and supply chain by Global Trade. As the supply chain has become more complex and interconnected, predictive agility, forward-thinking innovation, and bold leadership have become integral to success.
Stay focused on continual improvement of your processes to keep your business at the forefront of your industry. Focus on the best practices in common across improvement programs and utilize the five keys to success.
In this VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous) laden supply chain environment, the successful companies leverage the power of speed and acceleration. Resiliency is required to survive in times of heavy disruption.
Given the uncertainty of the economy creating extreme push outs and pull ins with customer orders, only those companies that can successfully deal with uncertain and changing conditions can thrive. Companies that automate, create value and digitize will drive bottom-line results.
Economic uncertainty is putting pressure on margins and cash flow, but proactive manufacturers are responding strategically. Learn how inventory optimization, SIOP, ERP, and better supply chain planning can reduce costs while maintaining customer service and preparing for future growth.
Manufacturers should work to reduce materials, energy consumption, and inefficiencies to improve their carbon footprint and achieve the triple bottom line.
Lisa Anderson addresses the significant challenges posed by recent quality issues at Boeing and their widespread effects on the aerospace and related supply chains. Drawing from her in-depth industry experience, Ms. Anderson offers vital strategies for companies to navigate these disruptions effectively.
The aerospace supply chain has been struggling to recover since the pandemic. The industry has been plagued with shortages, labor issues, and supply chain issues. According to McKinsey, demand was back to 97% of pre-pandemic levels as of December 2023.
California's minimum wage went up to $20/hr. for fast food restaurants with at least 60 locations nationwide that do not make bread. This law is causing widespread unintended consequences. For example, Fosters Freeze in Lemoore closed suddenly after the wage hike. Mod 5 Pizza is closing five locations.
The Baltimore disaster is expected to further compound the stress already placed on the global freight system. “Container shipping traffic has already been quite disrupted, because of the drought going on in the Panama Canal–ships from there [are] going through the Suez Canal to come to the east coast of the U.S. from Northeast Asia,” says Lisa Anderson.
