Traditional contingency plans are no longer enough as supply chain disruptions become increasingly unpredictable. Manufacturers need to build capacity, strengthen supplier capabilities, and develop flexible alternatives in advance to anticipate changing conditions, respond quickly, and maintain supply continuity.
Jenson USA CEO Scott Huddleston shares how LMA Consulting Group helped strengthen operations, improve planning and visibility, expand warehouse capacity, and develop leadership capabilities to support profitable growth.
Supply chain volatility isn't going away, and a single backup plan is no longer enough. Manufacturers need visibility, capacity, capabilities, and multiple executable alternatives to anticipate changing conditions, adapt quickly, and maintain operations when disruptions occur.
AI-enabled SIOP connects ERP, business intelligence, advanced planning, and supply chain visibility to turn data into better decisions. Manufacturers can anticipate demand and capacity requirements, evaluate scenarios, and build the scalability needed to drive predictable, profitable growth.
New U.S.-made requirements for advanced robotics are reshaping supply chains and creating opportunities for domestic manufacturers. Companies should evaluate their extended supplier networks, secure critical components, and build the capacity and capabilities needed to scale with growing demand.
Critical minerals have become a strategic priority as geopolitical tensions, trade restrictions, and supply chain vulnerabilities increase. Manufacturers should look beyond tier one suppliers, understand critical materials in their products, diversify sourcing, and prepare for disruptions before they occur.
The U.S.-Venezuela oil deal could accelerate the shift in global energy supply chains toward the Americas. Explore how changing energy flows, transportation routes, and capacity requirements are creating new opportunities and risks for manufacturers and their supply chains.
In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson discusses why the 16-month closure matters for supply chains connected to the San Pedro Bay port complex. With fewer routing options and increased pressure on alternate routes, companies should not wait until the disruption begins to plan.
U.S. exports are surging, creating new growth opportunities for manufacturers. Lisa Anderson explores the trends driving export growth and how manufacturers can prepare their operations and supply chains to scale successfully.
In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson discusses how AI is being integrated into real supply chain operations. Learn why strong data, processes, and integrated systems are essential to achieving results.
