Originally published on ExpertClick on July 31, 2020 CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA – July 31, 2020 – Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert, Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, president of LMA Consulting Group Inc., recommends that manufacturers and distributors increase the focus on stabilizing supply chains. LMA Consulting Group works with manufacturers [...]
June 13, 2020 It is a very exciting time for those of us passionate about manufacturing and supply chain. Undoubtedly, we have never worked harder proactively managing the unprecedented demand and supply volatility, and so appreciate your supply chain resources. I am hearing that they are taking off for [...]
January 24, 2020 Although most economists do not see an immediate recession, there are plenty of concerning signs along with global volatility. Unfortunately, concern alone can create a recession unrelated to underlying factors. Meaning, we could have terrific fundamentals and results yet still go into a recession if fear [...]
In thinking back to the tours and events we've participated in, spoke at or led in the last 30 days, it provides a great cross-section of manufacturing and logistics industries and company sizes: Professional Women in Healthcare - spoke on the Amazon Effect Aerospace & Defense Forum - spoke [...]
To think about what's ahead in supply chain, it is important to put it in perspective with what's ahead in business. Read our article, "What's Ahead in Business?" for details on the key trends impacting business: Importance of the customer experience Taking the holistic view has become a "must" [...]
Thinking about our clients, colleagues and trade association/ trusted partner contacts from across multiple industries and company sizes, four overarching themes emerge in response to the question, "What's ahead for business?". The customer experience: It doesn't matter whether we are talking about manufacturing, logistics, healthcare or services, the customer [...]
To kick off our supply chain resiliency value series, we are excited to share an interview with Mirna Elnar, CEO Acura Spa Systems Inc. Thanks to Mirna for sharing her expertise on our APICS Inland Empire Executive Panel & Networking Symposium panel! Mirna is responding to a question related [...]
May 25, 2018 According to the Journal of Commerce, the U.S. imported double the amount of its exports (measured in TEU). In 2017, imports increased 6% whereas exports increased 1% which is quite an accomplishment since China (the top market for U.S. exports) announced an importation ban last year [...]
January 27, 2016 Certainly, you'd have to be hiding under a rock to not have heard about the wild swings in the global stock markets lately. Although we've definitely become more comfortable with volatility, it still can cause executives to take a step back and think. What if China's [...]
