Pricing & Profits: It’s Not All About Revenue
According to CFO Magazine, Amazon's profit doubled to a record $3.6 billion in the first quarter yet reported its lowest growth rate in quarterly revenue since 2015.
The Resilient Supply Chain: Succeeding in the Amazon Era
Embrace supply chain resilience strategies to thrive in the Amazon era, focusing on rapid delivery and collaborative service.
Gaining New Ideas to Increase Business Value
There is no doubt that the most successful executives utilize all of these techniques to make sure they generate a seemingly never-ending stream of ideas to increase the value of their business. Will you set aside time on a daily, weekly and monthly basis to priorities these activities?
Critical Mass Radio Show: Interview on Will Robots Pay Back?
From self-driving cars to automatic machines, technology is taking over much of society. But should robots be viewed as the ultimatum? Lisa Anderson, author of Will Robots Pay Back? joined us to share her perspective. Here are three takeaways from our time with Lisa Anderson on Critical Mass Radio Show
The Real Impact of the Amazon Effect
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.
Your Supply Chain Shortlist
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 [...]
Kaizens & the Importance of Metrics
My colleague and I led a Kaizen workshop on metrics last week with a process manufacturing client. It is always interesting to brainstorm which metrics are the most relevant in tracking a company's success. They are NOT always the same.
Supply Chain Expert Lisa Anderson Shares Big Picture Perspectives for Profit Opportunities
Lisa Anderson's new book offers unique perspectives on turning everyday business interactions into profitable opportunities for innovation.
Supply Chain Management: Manufacturers Need to Keep Innovating
Innovation is more than solving problems—it is about creating new levels of performance. In this interview, Lisa Anderson discusses how manufacturers can leverage innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement to drive growth and strengthen competitive advantage.