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Manufacturing in Space
In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson discusses how microgravity is enabling unique manufacturing processes and why platforms such as Starship are designed with scale and industrial space applications in mind. For manufacturers, the message is clear: start thinking creatively about what may be possible as technology advances.
Manufacturers Should Not Confuse AI Tools with Effective SIOP Processes
Lisa Anderson explains why AI cannot replace a formal SIOP process. While technology can improve analysis and decision-making, successful planning still requires strong business processes, cross-functional alignment, operational discipline, and organizational accountability.
Using AI to Improve Supply Chain Decision-Making
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a powerful tool in the supply chain leader's toolkit. Although there is no shortage of hype surrounding AI, the most successful organizations are finding practical ways to leverage its capabilities to improve decision-making, accelerate analysis, and uncover opportunities hidden within their data.
Building a Foundation for Growth
Avtron Power Solutions partnered with LMA Consulting Group to improve capacity planning, optimize SAP Business One, strengthen MRP capabilities, and implement a proactive SIOP process. The result was greater visibility into future demand, improved customer commitments, right-sized inventory, and a scalable foundation that supported record revenue growth.
How Frazier Improved Visibility, Planning, and Customer Fulfillment
Frazier Industrial partnered with LMA Consulting Group to improve visibility across customer demand, production planning, capacity, and order fulfillment. Through ERP enhancements, advanced planning tools, scheduling improvements, and SIOP-driven decision-making, the company stabilized operations, improved customer service, and created a stronger foundation for growth.
Advanced Planning Systems (APS)
Advanced Planning Systems (APS) are no longer optional - they are becoming critical to smarter, faster and more profitable supply chain decisions. In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson explains why manufacturers should be looking closely at APS. Recent client situations highlighted three key needs: scenario planning, constraint-based planning and end-to-end visibility & predictive insights.
Transformed Supply Chain Performance Through ERP and SIOP Excellence
When Armacell's OTIF performance fell to 38%, the company partnered with LMA Consulting Group to improve SAP utilization, strengthen SIOP processes, and align teams around data-driven decision-making. The result was a sustainable transformation that increased OTIF performance to as high as 92% and created a stronger foundation for long-term supply chain success.
From 38% to 92% OTIF: The Power of Visibility and Planning
Armacell partnered with LMA Consulting Group to improve customer service, strengthen SAP planning capabilities, and enhance SIOP execution. By transitioning from spreadsheet-driven planning to system-based processes, the company increased on-time service from 38% to 92% while building the internal capabilities needed to sustain long-term success.
Reshoring, Vertical Integration, Strategic Partnerships
Recent world events continue to reshape supply chains and reinforce the need for greater control, speed and resilience. In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson explains why manufacturers must think seriously about reshoring, vertical integration and strategic relationships to fast-track supply and secure the end-to-end supply chain.