Supply Chain: An update on Challenges and Opportunities
Supply chain disruptions continue to plague manufactures, distributors, and all organizations with products and inventory.
Logistics Planning Best Practices to Drive Service & Profitable Growth
We live in a supply chain disrupted world, and there is no end in sight. It started with the pandemic as the global supply chain got out of alignment. The 'right' inventory wasn't in the 'right' place at the 'right' time to support basic needs let alone nice-to-have items. [...]
Upgrade Demand Planning Processes & Software to Navigate Economic Challenges
During times of volatility including inflation and recession, forecasting future sales becomes even more vital than it is during regular business cycles. Emerging from the pandemic, the global markets have experienced rising costs and significant demand. In the U.S. [...]
ERP & Related Technology to Manage High Complexity with High OTIF Levels
If there is one thing in common with every client (big or small) in the current business environment which is characterized by significant volatility and uncertainty, it is the increased level of complexity of supply chains. As the old saying goes, you are only as strong as your weakest [...]
Proactively Addressing Global Events to Grow Market Share & Ensure Seamless Customer Service Using S&OP
Because we have gone global and live in an interconnected world, events around the world disrupt the global supply chain and impact local customers. Whether its the shutdowns in Shanghai due to the pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine war, concerns about port delays due to the upcoming union negotiations at the [...]
Navigating Current Global Business Challenges with SIOP & Demand Volatility
Lisa Anderson was interviewed by Lucie Newcomb for the podcast series “Staying Global While Staying Home”. They addressed the topic of the state of the global supply chain and strategies to successfully navigate with Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP / SIOP) with an emphasis on getting a handle on demand volatility. [...]
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.
Taking Control of Customer Success Using SIOP (S&OP)
We are in a new era with more opportunity to grow than ever before. COVID is largely in the rear-view mirror, and the strong companies are getting stronger. Consumers have returned to the scene and are robust purchasers of products, homes and services. Are you ready to grow and scale? Have you taken control of your end-to-end supply chain so that you can take advantage of the opportunities?
WBSRocks: Business Growth with ERP and Digital Transformation
Sales and operations planning is a dark art, and most organizations typically have a very ad-hoc process of forecasting due to its nature. But it's critical to be directionally correct with your plan. Or you might end up missing opportunities or losing customers. [...]
Shark Bite Biz: Why Are Store Shelves Still Empty?
Lisa Anderson, president of LMA Consulting Group, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert explains why the store shelves are still empty.