How Simple Metrics Will Drive Results
Simple metrics drive results. Whether a food and beverage manufacturer or an aerospace distributor, measuring the "right" metrics will focus attention on key issues and drive results.
The Power of SIOP / S&OP in Fueling Profitable Growth
In the last month, clients have been proving the critical importance of SIOP (Sales Inventory Operations Planning), also known as S&OP or IBP (Integrated Business Planning) time and again.
Lou Desmond Show: Interview about Supply Chain
Lisa Anderson was interviewed on the Lou Desmond radio show to talk supply chain. John Tulac, international business attorney, hosted the show to talk the status of the supply chain and what opportunities will emerge.
Panama Canal Drought Accelerating Supply Chain Optimization
The Panama Canal has a 40% market share for containers moving goods from Northeast Asia to the U.S. East Coast, and drought conditions are creating a new round of supply chain disruptions. There have been between 130 - 160 ships waiting, leading to supply chain delays.
Why Is Inventory Accuracy Foundational to Success?
Inventory accuracy is foundational to success. Most clients aren't concerned about inventory, and they shouldn't be if they can count on what their system says.
How Smart Manufacturers Are Navigating Interest Rate Hikes
Interest rates have increased by a historic amount within the last year. Increases of almost 5 points on such an aggressive timeline is already having a significant impact on manufacturers and distributor’s ability to fund and support their business growth.
Navigating the Business Storm: Stress-Test Now, Not Later
CLAREMONT, CA - Thursday, June 1, 2023: The recent banking crisis exposes the need for stress testing for other industries as well, according to The Society for the Advancement of Consulting® (SAC). It is time for organizations roll up their sleeves, conduct rigorous stress-tests, and prepare for all eventualities. [...]
Scheduling Best Practices to Improve Service & Performance
The best companies focus on production scheduling. Even though Production Schedulers aren't typically highly paid positions, the function will make or break your ability to serve customers, improve operational performance and accelerate cash flow. Thus, it should be a key priority if you want to achieve profitable growth.
Balance Customer Orders, Inventory, & Profitability
Balancing customer orders, inventory, and profitability is one of the biggest challenges manufacturers face. Learn how SIOP helps align sales, operations, and finance to improve customer service, optimize inventory, accelerate cash flow, and support profitable growth.
Northern Lights, Husky Sleighs, & Stacking the Deck for Success
Success in today's volatile business environment isn't about predicting every disruption—it's about preparing for it. Learn practical strategies to strengthen resilience, optimize inventory, retain key talent, leverage technology, and use SIOP to position your organization for profitable growth.