Lisa Anderson, a supply chain expert and founder of the LMA Consulting Group, explains to The Press-Enterprise that Rule 2305 (The Warehouse Indirect Source Rule), designed to help erase airborne toxins linked to many health threats, is seen as burdensome and costly by warehouse owners and operators.
Priorities that power the triple bottom line of social, environmental and financial performance are gaining momentum. Sustainable advancements, smart manufacturing and advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence are trending as they can deliver win-win improvements, supporting profitable growth and success.
Critical minerals are the backbone of modern manufacturing—from EV batteries to defense systems. But as demand surges and global access becomes more restricted, how can manufacturers secure their supply chains? In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson breaks down what’s at stake, why these minerals matter, initiatives in progress and what to consider for the future.
Lisa Anderson shares her thoughts on the outlook for supply chains in 2025.
There is a potential for chaos in the logistics world with simultaneous strikes from Canada's rail workers and the U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast longshoremen. It is gaining in likelihood each day as negotiations are not progressing.
Modern ERP No Longer Enough Although we have been emphasizing the need for a modern ERP system to meet continually evolving customer expectations, modern ERP alone is no longer enough. To thrive in the next decade will require business AI (artificial intelligence) to be embedded throughout your ERP system, [...]
In attending the Southern California E-Commerce & Logistics Summit, it is clear that focusing on global logistics as a system of systems is paramount (special shout out to Fran Inman for the use of her phrase). Not one link in the supply chain can succeed on its own.
Manufacturers should work to reduce materials, energy consumption, and inefficiencies to improve their carbon footprint and achieve the triple bottom line.
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.
Cold food supply chains continue to face significant disruption as geopolitical risks, transportation challenges, labor shortages, and changing customer expectations reshape the industry. Building resilient supply chains, improving visibility, leveraging advanced technologies, and strengthening demand and supply planning are becoming essential for companies looking to maintain service levels and [...]
