AI rules at one of the world's most influential and largest technology conferences, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). This year's event highlighted a diverse array of products designed to enhance efficiency, personalization and sustainability.
Regulations can drive or derail progress in supply chains. In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson discusses newly signed Executive Orders from President Trump, the impact of regulatory changes on industries, and why common-sense regulations are essential for customer success and business growth.
In this Future of Supply Chain podcast discussion, Lisa Anderson shares her outlook on the trends shaping supply chains in 2025, including regionalization, resilience, supply chain visibility, artificial intelligence, talent development, and the opportunities available to proactive organizations.
According to a McKinsey study, investment in supply chain digitization is slowing down after rapid growth in 2020-2023. On the other hand, the McKinsey Global Supply Chain Leader Survey finds that nine out of 10 respondents continue to experience supply chain challenges. And, according to Reuters, supply chain glitches [...]
There will be new policies, new supply chains and new manufacturing growth in the New Year. Although 2024 has ended on a sluggish note for most manufacturers with concerns swirling around missed revenue goals, inventory levels tying up cash and supply chain vulnerabilities and risks, there is excitement around changes coming down the pike.
The peak season started two months earlier than normal and extended two months later than normal to account for the volatility and expected disruptions in the global supply chain.
Thriving in 2025 explores three critical strategies to navigate the rapidly evolving business landscape. Lisa Anderson dives into the essential actions leaders must take to stay competitive, resilient and ahead of the curve in the years to come.
Every CFO seems to wonder why they spend millions on ERP upgrades yet critical decisions seem to boil down to spreadsheets.
Fulfilling customer demand successfully is not as easy as it was prior to this volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environment. As supply chain disruptions continue to rage, planners jump through hoops, expedite, and are a bit frazzled trying to support customer requirements while meeting operational objectives, pushing back when needed on sales commitments, and addressing cost concerns.
Supply chain complexity continues to accelerate as organizations navigate geopolitical risk, cybersecurity threats, talent challenges, and changing customer expectations. In this Manufacturing Matters webinar, Lisa Anderson shares practical strategies for building agile and robust supply chains that improve resiliency, enhance predictability, and position companies for long-term success.
