Biggest Shakeup in Decades Coming to the Shipping Industry with IMO Regulations
According to Reuters, the biggest shakeup in decades is coming to the shipping industry as the IMO regulations go into force in January.
Why Inventory Will Matter Again
Inventory is circling back in importance and will become a hot topic again as customers expect immediate, customized deliveries with the expectation of easy returns and last-minute changes to orders in production, in the warehouse or in transit. What are you doing to get ahead of this ‘new normal’ assumption?
The Resilient Supply Chain: What If You Sell More?
In thinking about the answer to the question, "What if you sell more?", most sales people would cheer. Most accountants would add up the additional revenue and profit. And, often, the Operations resources would be glad the leaders are in a good mood. But does anyone know if we are set up to successfully handle the increased sales if they occur?
When is it the ‘Right’ Time for a Supply Chain Network Assessment?
Supply Chain networks that are not set up to support scalable, profitable growth have a high likelihood of negatively impacting your customers, impeding your growth and consuming far more resources than ever imagined to sustain.
Should I Move? Practical Insights in Whether to Move
Uncover vital considerations for strategic business relocation, including lease renewals, cost factors, and supply chain assessments.
Knee Deep in Options: Insourcing vs Outsourcing
There is a strategic shift towards insourcing. This is how businesses evaluate the insourcing vs outsourcing dilemma for operational excellence.
LMA Consulting – Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning – Webinar
This SIOP webinar helps you streamline sales, inventory, and operations planning, enhancing business agility and market responsiveness.
VMI – What are the Benefits?
What are the strategic and tactical benefits of VMI for enhancing supply chain collaboration, increasing revenue, and improving service levels?
Supply Chain Management: Manufacturers Need to Keep Innovating
Innovation is more than solving problems—it is about creating new levels of performance. In this interview, Lisa Anderson discusses how manufacturers can leverage innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement to drive growth and strengthen competitive advantage.
SIOP is Not a Supply Chain Project
SIOP cannot succeed as a supply chain initiative alone. Learn which resources from Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and other functions should be involved in the SIOP process and how cross-functional alignment around one plan supports predictable revenue, profitability, and customer service.