Which Technologies are Gaining Momentum in Supply Chain?
The technological transformation is occurring at an unprecedented pace. What was expected to happen by 2035 is in process now. Industry 4.0 has taken manufacturing and supply chain by storm. Executives are realizing that they must upgrade their technological infrastructure to thrive in 2021. Which technologies are gaining momentum [...]
Collaborative Partnerships & Creating Resiliency
As we see which companies emerge stronger from COVID, it is becoming apparent that those with a resilient supply chain and strong supply chain partnerships thrive while the rest are coming out in a weakened state. Of course, the situation has not stayed the same - those constantly changing [...]
Digital is Key to Manufacturing in 2021
The Prominence of Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Technology
Although much is in doubt as we go into 2021, there is one area that is certain. Manufacturing, supply chain and technology will be prominent, essential and progressive. According to Bloomberg, an Institute for Supply Management gauge of factory activity unexpectedly increased to 60.7 from 57.5. To support vaccine [...]
Manufacturers Trending to Digital
Published in Brushware Magazine, December 31, 2020 According to the Hackett Group, 77% of companies have strengthened their commitment to digital transformation due to the COVID crisis. In fact, they are not only strengthening their commitment, but the pace of adoption is increasing. A McKinsey survey found that the [...]
Pivotal Year for Manufacturing & Supply Chain
Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing Expert and President of LMA Consulting Looks Back at 2020
CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA – December 30, 2020 – Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert, Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, President of LMA Consulting Group Inc., looks back at 2020 and recognizes a pivotal year for manufacturing and the supply chain. The pandemic caused considerable disruption for manufacturers and their supply chains. [...]
Case Study: Overloaded with Data Issues?
Even the best of clients have all sorts of data issues. It is actually quite surprising how this issue runs across industries, company sizes and types of ownership. So, what should we do about it? Let's talk through a client example and the successful path forward. Situation Although quite [...]
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 [...]