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SIOP/ S&OP Playbook: Creating Predictability & EBITDA Growth

Supply chain disruptions and inflation continue to challenge manufacturers, but reactive decisions don't have to. Learn how SIOP creates the predictability needed to reduce shortages, manage inflationary pressures, improve profitability, and support sustainable growth.

Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Expert Publishes Book on SIOP Process

Manufacturing expert Lisa Anderson's new book explains how SIOP helps organizations align demand and supply, improve customer service, optimize inventory, and drive predictable revenue, profitability, and long-term growth.

Dealing with Rising Inflation and Interest Rates

Listen to find out how some of the top supply chain consultants around the world are working with their clients to help them deal with rising inflation and interest rates.

SIOP (Sales Inventory Operations Planning) Book Published

I am thrilled to announce that I have published a book on SIOP (Sales Inventory Operations Planning), also known as S&OP and IBP (Integrated Business Planning). Why is SIOP VITAL to Success? I think our introduction says it well, and so I'm going to give you a preview. As [...]

The Economy – Where are we headed & where to focus?

In the last few weeks, I've participated in three different economic events, talked with trusted advisors and seen what clients are experiencing. From banks to economists to executives, differing views emerge. But, what is the bottom line?

Labor Scheduling: Maximize Operational Performance & Serve Customers

At its simplest, labor scheduling is determining which people (and which skills) you should have at which sites at which work centers at what time (shift) to ensure the right products can be delivered to the right customer at the right time.

How Packaging Can Contribute to the Triple Bottom Line

With the increase in interest in the three P’s of the triple bottom line (people, planet, and profit), packaging rises to the forefront. It is controllable, and there are several options for how packaging can contribute to the triple bottom line.

Sports Business Journal: Economic headwinds: Supply chain, inflation create liquidity issues for Daktronics; strong order sheet forecasts smoother sailing

Lisa Anderson was quoted in the Sports Business Journal about reshoring and the investment in domestic manufacturing and the importance to the future.

Just-In-Time When Supply Chains Are Backlogged

Transportation disruptions have made logistics resilience more important than ever. In this Cargo Shorts podcast, Lisa Anderson discusses how stronger shipper-carrier partnerships, a focus on total transportation cost, and collaborative supply chain strategies can improve service, reduce costs, and create a more resilient supply chain.

Supply Chain Dive: Did the Pandemic Really Kill Just-in-Time? Experts Weigh In

Is just-in-time dead? Lisa Anderson shares why the future of inventory management isn't about choosing between just-in-time and just-in-case, but building resilient, flexible supply chain strategies that balance risk, service, inventory investment, and profitability.

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