The baby formula shortage exposed critical vulnerabilities in the supply chain. Lisa Anderson discusses the factors behind the shortage, the challenges of restoring production and supply, and why organizations must proactively address risk, capacity, inventory, and supply chain resilience.
Supply chain disruptions have become a convenient excuse, but successful companies are taking control. Lisa Anderson explains why proactive planning, risk management, backup strategies, and collaboration with end-to-end supply chain partners are essential to building resilience and navigating continued volatility.
The Shanghai lockdown created another major bottleneck in an already disrupted global supply chain. Lisa Anderson discusses the impact of port congestion and geopolitical events and why companies must assess risks, strengthen supply chain partners, and build resilience to regain control of their end-to-end supply chains.
While some supply chain pressures are easing, manufacturers continue to face shortages, delays, and uncertainty. Global disruptions, including the Russia-Ukraine war and challenges in China, demonstrate how quickly problems can cascade through interconnected supply chains and impact material availability, lead times, and customer service.
Lisa Anderson, manufacturing and supply chain expert and president of LMA Consulting Group discusses inflation and deflation and where we are truly headed in regards to the many problems involving the supply chain. Is There a Silver Lining in the Cloud of Confusion in Today's Supply Chain?
During supply chain disruptions and shortages, strategic partners are more likely to prioritize one another than transactional suppliers and customers. Learn how stronger supplier partnerships, active backup sources, collaborative planning, and becoming a customer of choice can improve supply continuity, strengthen resiliency, and support profitable growth.
Rising inflation, geopolitical conflict, energy costs, and commodity shortages are creating additional supply chain volatility. Manufacturers should proactively evaluate customers, suppliers, inventory, capacity, and supply chain networks while strengthening SIOP and planning processes to navigate disruption and stay ahead of changing conditions.
The U.S.-Canada border protests disrupted a critical trade corridor, threatening delays and supply chain impacts. Lisa Anderson discusses the potential consequences for manufacturers, transportation, and cross-border trade.
Supply chain disruptions aren't going away. Manufacturers that proactively strengthen resiliency, rethink supply networks, improve planning, and adapt to changing customer demand will be better positioned to thrive in the next normal.
Medical device supply chains remain vulnerable to shortages, delays, and global disruption. Lisa Anderson explains how reshoring, stronger sourcing strategies, SIOP, and supply chain technology can improve resilience, customer service, and scalable growth.
