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What is SIOP? (7 Strategies for CEOs)

"SIOP" stands for Sales, Inventory, Operations Planning (SIOP). Depending on the industry or organization, you may also hear it referred to as “S&OP” or Sales and Operations Planning. Sometimes, it is even referred to as “IBP” or Integrated Business Planning. Typically, they mean the same thing. The most important words to emphasize are planning and alignment.

Lisa Anderson, Supply Chain & Manufacturing Expert, Recognizes LMA Advocate & Futurist Award Winners

Lisa Anderson is weighing in on the recently passed One Big Beautiful Act, a sweeping piece of legislation aimed at stimulating domestic business investment and revitalizing U.S. manufacturing.

Congratulations to LMA Award Winners

As LMA Consulting celebrates its 20 year anniversary date, we wanted to recognize key colleagues with our LMA Advocate and LMA Futurist awards.

What Today’s Leaders Need to Know About Talent

In this episode of Supply Chain Chats, Lisa Anderson talks talent with Joe Van Tassel, Managing Principal at Integress, a recruiting firm specializing in technical and engineering roles. From the shifting priorities of mid-market companies to the red flags leaders should watch for, this is a must-watch for anyone responsible for hiring, building or retaining a high-performing team.

How to Increase Teamwork to Ensure Project Success

Encouraging strong teamwork paves the way for successful projects completion which contribute to company improvements and growth.

What We’ve Learned Over 20 Years

We have noticed that clients that think long-term are far more successful than those that respond to events as they occur. Companies that think long-term surpass the rest as they are ready for changing conditions and leverage opportunities for success.

Hiring a SIOP Consultant? (A Guide for CEOs to Enhance SCM)

Discover why hiring a SIOP consultant can transform your company. Learn what to look for in an expert and how to ensure a successful SIOP implementation.

Bridging the Supply Chain Skills Gap

The supply chain is evolving—fast. But is your workforce keeping up? In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson highlights the growing skills gap in supply chain roles and what organizations must do to prepare. This video is a must-watch for leaders looking to stay competitive and future-ready.

The Value of Manufacturing Connector® in Supply Chain Success

From the inception of our supply chain consulting firm, relationships, partnerships, connections, and collaborations have been of paramount importance. Not only have these Manufacturing Connector® attributes been key to the growth of LMA Consulting, but also, more importantly, to the growth and success of our manufacturing clients.

Professionals of the Inland Empire Talk Commerce, Collaboration & Community

Kathleen McEntee and Lisa Anderson join host, John Tulac to discuss commerce, collaboration and community. Listen to the discussion on how these trusted advisors and experts interact with each other to drive business success in the region.

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