Interlinks: The Supply Chain and Innovation
Listen to Lisa Anderson being interviewed on ALBA Consulting's Interlinks.
The Vaccine and the Supply Chain
I was recently interviewed in the media about the coronavirus vaccine and the supply chain. Thus, I took a deep dive into the process and, of course, I am also looking forward to getting back to seeing family, traveling and enjoying a lunch in a restaurant! What I found [...]
E-Commerce, PPE & Peak Season: Transportation Bottlenecks Abound
With the rise in e-commerce, PPE imports, the typical holiday peak season and preparation for coronavirus and Chinese New Year impacts, transportation bottlenecks abound. A few of the headlines/ statistics include (with a special thanks to B.J. Patterson of Pacific Mountain Logistics for passing on several of these statistics): [...]
Collaboration is NO LONGER a Fluffy Topic
I facilitated an executive panel discussion on “Collaboration for Advanced Manufacturing & Supply Chain Success” with diverse viewpoints from transportation (Ontario airport), manufacturing (AMETEK Ameron), technology for manufacturing and logistics from the global leader in GIS (ESRI), and innovation, incubator and accelerator gurus. It was a fascinating discussion on [...]
What do UPS, Shamrock Foods, Amazon & a 3PL Have in Common?
In touring multiple facilities, ranging from package shipments to cold storage food service delivery to the e-commerce behemoth to 3PL organizations, it became clear that as many conversations that take place about labor costs and other daily concerns, the #1 concern across the board is transportation costs
The Sheer Relevance & Impact of Transportation (A Billion Here, a Billion There)
Insights into how transportation drives supply chain efficiency, underlining its economic and strategic value.
The Resilient Supply Chain: Can You Get Trucks?
Addressing truck availability challenges in resilient supply chains, focusing on strategic partnerships and solutions.
What’s Next in Supply Chain?
It is quite clear that staying on top of current trends and what is expected down-the-road is essential to successfully navigating your business to scalable, profitable growth.
There is More to Chicago than Good Pizza. Logistics Anyone?
Chicago logistics is all about connectivity. Connecting the east with the west, Chicago is a natural hub. 5 international airports, 7 Class I railroads carrying 50% of the nation's freight (think of the enormity of that figure!), 3rd largest intermodal port in the world, 3rd largest interstate highway system in America, and more.