In this episode, and the next, of Interlinks we talk to Lisa Anderson and Diane Garcia of LMA Consulting Group in Los Angeles, California who are co-authors of a new book titled SIOP – Creating Predictable Revenue and EBITDA Growth.
During times of volatility it is of paramount importance to stay in tune with your customers. Otherwise, you could set and execute strategies that are a waste of limited time, money, and resources as conditions evolve. We are seeing a great reset occur. Baby boomer owners of closely-held companies are selling.
In working with clients across multiple industries including industrial equipment, food and beverage, building and construction products and healthcare products, there is no doubt that clients using a SIOP (sales, inventory and operations planning) and integrated business planning process are pulling away from the competition.
Can people and robots work side by side? In this interview, Lisa Anderson and Fender Guitar's Ed Magee discuss how manufacturers can balance technology and workforce development to improve resilience, drive innovation, and future-proof their operations.
Innovation often starts with people, process, and continuous improvement. Learn how Ingram Micro leveraged leadership development and Lean initiatives to generate more than $1 million in savings while building a culture focused on operational excellence and innovation.
Have you thought about your strategy and whether it relates to your pricing? It is easy to get caught up in competitive pricing situations and start to lower your price; however, it might be the time to take a step back and see whether what you are doing matches your branding and strategy.
If you are in manufacturing or relate to manufacturing, pay attention! There is plenty of opportunity to grow and thrive in today's business environment. What are you doing to take advantage of the vast potential?
In this APICS San Fernando Valley panel discussion, Lisa Anderson joins fellow manufacturing leaders to share insights on career growth, leadership, mentorship, and the opportunities available for women in manufacturing and supply chain management.
Because we are known as supply chain experts, we continue to talk about the supply chain even though LOTS of people - including potential clients - are unsure what in the world that means.
As we head into a New Year, it makes sense to take stock and think about your supply chain shortlist. To get you started, we've developed a list of SIOP (Sales Inventory Operations Planning) related questions to ponder: Do you consider your supply chain from the holistic point-of-view? From [...]
