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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Supply Chain
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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Supply Chain

In The News, Manufacturing, Media, Podcasts, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, Videos & Podcasts

Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Supply Chain

Orange County, CA's longest-running business talk show, Critical Mass Business Talk Show’s host Ric Franzi interviewed Lisa Anderson. The show is focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. After Ric and Lisa talked about Lisa’s career, LMA Consulting’s focus, and business tips, they moved on to the end-to-end supply chain. The topics varied from whether reshoring is really occurring to what’s going on in the global supply chain to hot topics to manufacturers and distributors.

admin2024-04-16T22:04:33-07:00April 12, 2024|Categories: In The News, Manufacturing, Media, Podcasts, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, Videos & Podcasts|Tags: business trends, distribution, manufacturing, nearshoring, reshoring, supply chain, supply chain consultant|

How Baltimore’s Key Bridge collapse will affect supply chains and the economy
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How Baltimore’s Key Bridge collapse will affect supply chains and the economy

Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, In The News, Media, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Transportation & Goods Movement

How Baltimore’s Key Bridge collapse will affect supply chains and the economy

The Francis Scott Key Bridge now lies partially submerged in the Patapsco River after a catastrophic cargo ship collision this week. Here’s how the Key Bridge collapse may affect the port’s operation.

admin2024-04-01T13:09:51-07:00March 29, 2024|Categories: Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, In The News, Media, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Transportation & Goods Movement|Tags: global supply chain, logistics, ports, supply chain, supply chain chokepoints, supply chain consultant, supply chain risk, transportation|

Skills Gap Challenge for Manufacturing Success
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Skills Gap Challenge for Manufacturing Success

In The News, Media, Talent & Leadership, Talent / Skills Gap

Skills Gap Challenge for Manufacturing Success

According to a study by Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute, 2 million jobs could go unfilled in the sector by 2030. The cost in 2030 alone could potentially total $1 Trillion.

admin2024-03-08T20:15:50-08:00March 8, 2024|Categories: In The News, Media, Talent & Leadership, Talent / Skills Gap|Tags: Brushware Magazine, business consulting, culture, employee retention, ERP, leadership, manufacturing, Skills Gap, supply chain, talent, technology|

Strategies for Gaining Packaging Efficiencies in Your Supply Chain
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Strategies for Gaining Packaging Efficiencies in Your Supply Chain

Cost reduction / Margin improvement, In The News, Manufacturing, Media, Supplier Management, Supply Chain Management

Strategies for Gaining Packaging Efficiencies in Your Supply Chain

Since packaging is typically 10-40% of the retail price of products, there is no doubt it adds up to a relevant factor in product cost and waste.

admin2024-03-28T17:41:46-07:00March 7, 2024|Categories: Cost reduction / Margin improvement, In The News, Manufacturing, Media, Supplier Management, Supply Chain Management|Tags: Adhesives & Sealants Industry Magazine, collaboration, cost reduction, Food & Beverage, healthcare, manufacturing, operational efficiency, product development, supply chain, sustainability|

Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Expert Releases Supply Chain Profitability Assessment to Drive Customer Performance through Optimization and Efficiency
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Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Expert Releases Supply Chain Profitability Assessment to Drive Customer Performance through Optimization and Efficiency

Press Releases, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Optimization

Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Expert Releases Supply Chain Profitability Assessment to Drive Customer Performance through Optimization and Efficiency

This cutting-edge tool prompts supply chain professionals, operations executives and senior leaders to introspect and critically assess various facets of their supply chains that affect customer performance, with a focus on flexibility and efficiency.

admin2024-02-29T21:42:45-08:00February 26, 2024|Categories: Press Releases, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Optimization|Tags: forward-thinking, profitability, supply chain, supply chain assessment, supply chain optimization, supply chain risk, VUCA|

Houthi attacks on ships escalate: Experts look to COVID supply chain lessons
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Houthi attacks on ships escalate: Experts look to COVID supply chain lessons

Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, In The News, In the News Highlights, Media, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Transportation & Goods Movement

Houthi attacks on ships escalate: Experts look to COVID supply chain lessons

Supply chain disruptions are nothing new for the shipping industry. The COVID-19 pandemic presented an unprecedented challenge for the industry. Lisa Anderson comments on the disruptions arising from the current Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and the implications.

admin2024-03-28T17:45:15-07:00January 24, 2024|Categories: Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, In The News, In the News Highlights, Media, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Transportation & Goods Movement|Tags: geopolitical risk, global supply chain, logistics, Middle East war, Suez Canal Shipping Crisis, supply chain, supply chain chokepoints, supply chain risk, transportation|

Why Planning Is Impacted As Disruptions Abound
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Why Planning Is Impacted As Disruptions Abound

Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Management

Why Planning Is Impacted As Disruptions Abound

Disruptions have not stopped. China has been flying balloons over Taiwan. North Korea is threatening South Korea. Russia continues its war with Ukraine. Israel is at war with Hamas [...]

admin2024-03-28T17:46:28-07:00January 23, 2024|Categories: Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Management|Tags: better utilize ERP, business process, business results, demand planning, ERP, geopolitical risk, MRP, process disciplines, production planning, replenishment planning, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain, supply chain disruptions, supply chain risk, talent|

Where the Talent Has Gone & Strategies for Success
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Where the Talent Has Gone & Strategies for Success

I've Been Thinking, Talent & Leadership, Talent / Skills Gap

Where the Talent Has Gone & Strategies for Success

Talent is such a critical topic that we will keep our eyes and ears out for unique strategies and fresh ideas for success.

admin2024-01-16T20:18:40-08:00January 12, 2024|Categories: I've Been Thinking, Talent & Leadership, Talent / Skills Gap|Tags: business consulting, culture, leadership, manufacturing, mentoring, supply chain, talent, talent supply chain management, training & development|

Integrate AI in Manufacturing to Raise the Bar
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Integrate AI in Manufacturing to Raise the Bar

ERP & Related Technologies, ERP & Technology, In The News, Manufacturing, Media, Robotics & Automation, Supply Chain Technologies

Integrate AI in Manufacturing to Raise the Bar

According to Polaris Market Research, the market size of artificial intelligence (AI) in manufacturing is predicted to grow more than 41% during the next decade. Although the latest Sikich Industry Pulse found that less than 20% manufacturers have started to implement AI [...]