There is massive congestion at the L.A. and Long Beach ports. The latest figures from the Journal of Commerce shows 63 container ships in the harbor (34 awaiting berths and 29 at the berths). Terminals are full and dwell times have doubled. The situation isn't good, and manufacturers, distributors [...]
Listen to Lisa Anderson being interviewed on ALBA Consulting's Interlinks.
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.
There is no doubt about it; >80% of our clients hold too many meetings that don't accomplish results. Does your company follow suit?
Manufacturers may not be competing directly with Amazon, but they are facing the impact of rising customer expectations for speed, service, and responsiveness. In this Manufacturers Summit panel discussion, Lisa Anderson explores how the Amazon Effect is reshaping lead times, inventory strategies, and supply chain decision-making.
Sharing strategies for maximizing productivity and efficiency to effectively manage time and fit 10 hours of work into just 8.
In this Critical Mass Business Talk Radio interview, Lisa Anderson discusses supply chain collaboration, inventory optimization, customer service, and why supply chain management has become a critical driver of business growth and profitability.
Business productivity relies on employee time-management. Invest a little time upfront for a bigger productivity payoff in the long run.
These are just a few sustainable ideas. They are largely common sense and do not require significant capital/cash.
