In this webinar, industry expert Lisa Anderson along with NETSTOCK's Russ Graff discuss their top insights on how businesses can improve their processes and reduce supplier risk to ensure they deliver what their customers need.
In today’s manufacturing environment, uncertainty has become the norm. Geopolitical disruption, inflation, changing customer expectations, labor shortages, and volatile demand patterns are forcing manufacturers and distributors to make faster and more coordinated decisions than ever before. Companies that continue operating in reactive silos frequently struggle with excess inventory, [...]
Capacity planning is the structured process of determining whether your organization has the resources required to meet your demand plan and support your revenue growth goals. Capacity plans analyze machinery and equipment, labor and skills, facilities and space, and suppliers and supply chain partner capabilities to ensure you can [...]
We have entered a new era of with inflationary pressures. It started during the pandemic due to limited supply, but it has been spurred on with the rising oil and gas prices, commodity shortages, and rising food prices. Navigating successfully through these inflationary times will make the strong companies [...]
According to Thomas, 83% of manufacturers are likely or extremely likely to reshore vs. 54% in 2020. What an increase! Apparently, companies have figured out that there is significant risk in the extended supply chain. Companies have experienced extended lead times, shortages, and significant disruption. The ones that want [...]
Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, president of LMA Consulting Group Inc. joins a panel of supply chain experts from the Society for the Advancement of Consulting (SAC) Global Supply Chain Special Interest Group to discuss the importance of external relationships in the supply chain.
In this Industrial Insights podcast interview, Lisa Anderson discusses Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP), end-to-end supply chain management, demand planning, and the strategies manufacturers can use to improve service, profitability, and scalable growth.
Inflation rose to 7.9% in February and continues to soar! Russia invaded Ukraine and trade has been halted. Oil and gas prices will continue to rise and seem to have no end in sight with some saying it will get to $200 a barrel.
Challenges of Integrating Technology Across Supply Chain - Pac Rim/ North America Perspectives
Every production planner has the challenging job of managing a complex set of conflicting priorities - meeting customer requested ship dates and new product trials, supporting manufacturing and logistics performance objectives, and addressing finance's objectives as it relates to inventory levels and cash flow.
