Sustainability Driving Triple Bottom Line in Manufacturing and Logistics
With sustainability increasing in popularity and the carbon footprints of end-to-end supply chains evaluated, innovation and manufacturing will skyrocket.
Sustainability Gains but the Technology Isn’t Always Ready
Sustainability remains in the news; however, the technology doesn't always keep up. For example, Lego has abandoned its most high-profile effort to ditch oil-based plastics from its bricks after finding that its new material led to higher carbon emissions, according to the Financial Times.
A Resilient Supply Chain Built for Competitive Advantage
In an era defined by disruption, organizations must be able to respond quickly to changing business needs and customer demands. In the past few years alone, a trifecta of events—the pandemic, political turmoil, and natural disasters—have wreaked havoc on the supply and demand equation, challenging organizations to rethink their [...]
Forging a Crisis-Proof Supply Chain: The Rise of a More Innovative, More Resilient Industry
Despite all of our hopes for a post-COVID future, in 2022, the world did not return to normal. New disruptions slowed the recovery significantly and inflation created new complications. According to a 2022 report from Interos, supply chain interruptions have cost companies an average of $182 million in lost revenue this year.
Reshaping the Future of Supply Chains
Lions, tigers, and bears, oh my! Wars. Communist threats. Rail strikes barely averted. A severe oil and gas crisis. Inflation soaring. Interest rates rising. Severe weather and stranded passengers. Shortage of baby’s Motrin. What else?!
How Packaging Can Contribute to the Triple Bottom Line
With the increase in interest in the three P’s of the triple bottom line (people, planet, and profit), packaging rises to the forefront. It is controllable, and there are several options for how packaging can contribute to the triple bottom line.
Common Sense Manufacturing Practices Driving Sustainability Improvements
With the increase in interest in sustainable materials and manufacturing, there will be a significant opportunity for U.S. manufacturers that use common sense, good manufacturing practices. In fact, because manufacturers have realized that it is far less environmentally friendly and energy efficient to produce in Asia, India, and the [...]
Applying Lessons Learned from Supply Chain Chaos to Thrive in 2022
Manufacturers and distributors struggled mightily with supply chain disruptions and escalating prices in 2021. The significant risks of the global supply chain were not only exposed but aggravated as clients experienced extended lead times, stock-outs, and increased levels of demand and supply volatility. Clients are increasingly wary of their [...]
Harvard Business Review: Building Resilience and Sustainability in Asia-Pacific Supply Chains
The most successful organizations are resilient, collaborative, and innovative comments Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert, Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, president of LMA Consulting Group Inc.
Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing Expert and President of LMA Consulting Considers Sustainability Integral with Smart Manufacturing
CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA – November 30, 2020 – Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert, Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, President of LMA Consulting Group Inc., is seeing manufacturers embrace Smart Manufacturing with a sustainable approach. Not only are manufacturers embracing the use of AI and other technologies, but they are also [...]