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

Inflation Strategies, SIOP / S&OP, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Disruption

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

The "Solution" to Successfully Dealing with Shortages, Delays & Inflation Supply Chains: There is No "Return to Normal" There is no "return to normal". Non-stop disruptions are the norm. Proactive clients are still struggling to hire the "right" talent in the "right" place at the "right" time. Material lead [...]

admin2023-03-28T13:52:47+00:00March 7, 2023|Categories: Inflation Strategies, SIOP / S&OP, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Disruption|Tags: aligning, bullwhip effect, capacity, collaborative forecast, delays, demand plans, historical sales, inflation, people, price, prices increases, return to normal, right place, right talent, right time, S&OP, shortages, SIOP|

When to Upgrade Your Systems: the Southwest Airlines Holiday Debacle
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When to Upgrade Your Systems: the Southwest Airlines Holiday Debacle

ERP, Technologies, Digitization & Automation, Profit Through People

When to Upgrade Your Systems: the Southwest Airlines Holiday Debacle

It depends. Being the first to upgrade for each new fad is a waste of resources for little, if any, benefit. On the other hand, if the upgrade supports your ability to serve customers and grow profitably, it will become a "must".

admin2023-01-11T20:27:13+00:00December 30, 2022|Categories: ERP, Technologies, Digitization & Automation, Profit Through People|Tags: automation, CRM System, customer needs, customers, data needs, digitization, ERP system upgrades, on-time delivery, on-time-in-full, right place, right time, suppliers|

Why People Matter
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Why People Matter

I've Been Thinking, Leadership & Skills Development, Manufacturing, Supply Chain

Why People Matter

Most clients do not have as much talent as they need (at least in key roles or sites). Similar to inventory, many clients might have talent but do not have the type of talent in the right place (or available) at the right time. Classic challenges!

admin2023-01-04T18:02:42+00:00December 15, 2022|Categories: I've Been Thinking, Leadership & Skills Development, Manufacturing, Supply Chain|Tags: consultants, demand plan, develop and utilize talent, friendly shore, growth potential, growth targets, lead times, nearshore, peak season, prioritized customers, product mix, reshore, right place, right time, talent, talent retention|

Emerging with Supply Chain Strength – Inflation, Deflation, What to Do?
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Emerging with Supply Chain Strength – Inflation, Deflation, What to Do?

ASCM Series: Emerging with Supply Chain Strength, Inflation Strategies, Leadership & Skills Development, Webinars

Emerging with Supply Chain Strength – Inflation, Deflation, What to Do?

Emerging with Supply Chain Strength - Inflation, Deflation, What to Do?

admin2023-01-05T04:48:59+00:00July 11, 2022|Categories: ASCM Series: Emerging with Supply Chain Strength, Inflation Strategies, Leadership & Skills Development, Webinars|Tags: complexity, deflation, employee shortages, inflation, organizational strategy, price increase, profitability, right place, right time, supply chain, volatility|

WTSP: Our Changing Climate: Earth Day Special
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WTSP: Our Changing Climate: Earth Day Special

In The News, Interviews, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Videos

WTSP: Our Changing Climate: Earth Day Special

Lisa Anderson, Supply Chain Expert and President of LMA Consulting Group discusses the solution to make the supply chain more flexible.

admin2022-09-05T00:39:47+00:00April 22, 2022|Categories: In The News, Interviews, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Videos|Tags: climate change, consumer, diverse, Earth Day, geographically, right place, right time, storms|

Supply Chain Disruptions Causing a Constant State of Evolution
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Supply Chain Disruptions Causing a Constant State of Evolution

In The News, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Disruption

Supply Chain Disruptions Causing a Constant State of Evolution

In recently talking with the US Glass Network, the constant state of supply chain disruption was in the forefront. In fact, the White House launched a supply chain dashboard to track progress. However, if you are hoping the supply chain will realign on its own anytime soon, unfortunately, it [...]

admin2022-09-07T09:26:43+00:00December 15, 2021|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Disruption|Tags: at anchor, congestion, dashboard, delta-related, demand, disruption, dock, environmental impact, evolution, factory shutdowns, import, imports, inventory, port progress, ports, realign, right place, right time, supply chain, system of systems, White House|