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The Road Ahead: Business, Supply Chain & The World Order is Available
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The Road Ahead: Business, Supply Chain & The World Order is Available

Business & the Economy, Business Processes / Best Practices, ERP, Technologies, Digitization & Automation, Global, Import & Export, Inflation Strategies, Manufacturing, Recession-Proofing Strategies, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, SIOP / S&OP, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Disruption, Talent / Skills Gap, Trends/ Future Proofing, VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity)

The Road Ahead: Business, Supply Chain & The World Order is Available

Special Report: How Companies Should Reshape to Succeed in 2023 & Take Advantage of Huge Opportunities Coming Down the Pike

From Finland to Estonia to the Hustle of London & Paris
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From Finland to Estonia to the Hustle of London & Paris

I've Been Thinking, Talent / Skills Gap

From Finland to Estonia to the Hustle of London & Paris

On a recent trip to Europe, I was fortunate to combine work with pleasure. Finland is diverse from Helsinki to the arctic circle, and we were thrilled to gain picturesque views of the northern lights. I was surprised there are multiple cruise ships that go from Helsinki to Estonia each day because the people and countries are interconnected.

admin2023-05-11T21:16:29+00:00April 17, 2023|Categories: I've Been Thinking, Talent / Skills Gap|Tags: automation, business, global, interconnected world, people, skilleed people, strategy group, strikes, technology|

Supply Chain Issues Critical to Address in Today’s Volatile Global Environment
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Supply Chain Issues Critical to Address in Today’s Volatile Global Environment

ERP, Technologies, Digitization & Automation, In The News, Press Releases, Supply Chain, Talent / Skills Gap

Supply Chain Issues Critical to Address in Today’s Volatile Global Environment

Originally published on ExpertClick on April 11, 2023 Claremont, CA Integrating supply chain technology, addressing supply chain talent scarcity, and unifying end-to-end port platforms are the biggest challenges for companies today, according to the Supply Chain Special Interest Group of The Society for the Advancement of Consulting® (SAC). Successful [...]

Labor Scheduling: How to Maximize Operational Effectiveness While Servicing Your Customer
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Labor Scheduling: How to Maximize Operational Effectiveness While Servicing Your Customer

Profit Through People, S&OE, Supply Chain, Supply Planning (Production, Capacity, Materials, Replenishment, Inventory), Talent / Skills Gap

Labor Scheduling: How to Maximize Operational Effectiveness While Servicing Your Customer

At its simplest, labor scheduling is determining which people (and which skills) you should have at which sites at which work centers at what time (shift) to ensure the right products can be delivered to the right customer at the right time.

admin2023-01-24T02:14:08+00:00December 30, 2022|Categories: Profit Through People, S&OE, Supply Chain, Supply Planning (Production, Capacity, Materials, Replenishment, Inventory), Talent / Skills Gap|Tags: customer service, disruption, labor scheduling, manufacturing, operations, plan resources, ports, products manufacturing|

SAC: Start at the Top to Retain Millennial and Gen Z Talent
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SAC: Start at the Top to Retain Millennial and Gen Z Talent

In The News, Talent / Skills Gap

SAC: Start at the Top to Retain Millennial and Gen Z Talent

Lisa Anderson was quoted in the Society for the Advancement of Society's press release on retaining top talent and what that means for the millennial and Gen-Z generations. As Baby Boomers continue to retire, this has become a continuing hot topic.

admin2023-02-15T04:30:15+00:00December 1, 2022|Categories: In The News, Talent / Skills Gap|Tags: attracting key employees, Flexibility, Gen Z, interesting work, Millenial, superior leaders|

Taking Control: Reshoring, Nearshoring, Friendly Shoring & Manufacturing Expansion
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Taking Control: Reshoring, Nearshoring, Friendly Shoring & Manufacturing Expansion

Global, Import & Export, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Disruption, Talent / Skills Gap

Taking Control: Reshoring, Nearshoring, Friendly Shoring & Manufacturing Expansion

The Global State of Affairs The bottom line: It is a mess! What is going on? Unfortunately, there is a lot of volatility, and it will not smooth out anytime soon. For example: Russia/ Ukraine war: The Russia/ Ukraine war rages on and shows signs of escalation. There are [...]

admin2022-11-09T01:40:15+00:00October 26, 2022|Categories: Global, Import & Export, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Disruption, Talent / Skills Gap|Tags: CaliforniaEnergyGRid, China, commodities, computer chips, critical commodities, essential industries, GlobalStateofAffairs, great resignation, hurricane Ian, leadership, manufacturing, mentoring, natural disaster, nearshore, performance management, rail & port strike, regulatory requirements, reshore, Russia/Ukraine, shortages, supply chain, Taiwan, talent, volatility, war on energy|

SAC: Mentoring Keeps Smart Companies Competitive in Today’s Market
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SAC: Mentoring Keeps Smart Companies Competitive in Today’s Market

In The News, Leadership & Skills Development, Talent / Skills Gap

SAC: Mentoring Keeps Smart Companies Competitive in Today’s Market

Our most successful clients are no longer relying on hiring talent. Instead, they are focused on developing talent," points out Lisa Anderson, president of Claremont, CA-based LMA Consulting Group, Inc. and manufacturing expert known as the Strongest Link in Your Supply Chain.™

admin2023-01-04T14:24:45+00:00August 1, 2022|Categories: In The News, Leadership & Skills Development, Talent / Skills Gap|Tags: develop networks, develop relationship, mentors, talent, training programs, training sessions|

Lost Revenue Due to Lack of Resources: How to Attract People to Your Company
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Lost Revenue Due to Lack of Resources: How to Attract People to Your Company

I've Been Thinking, Leadership & Skills Development, Talent / Skills Gap

Lost Revenue Due to Lack of Resources: How to Attract People to Your Company

According to Interos, almost 90% of companies experienced a negative impact to revenue due to supply chain disruption. That is a BIG number! From our point-of-view, every client is complaining about the lack of critical resources required to support the business and has experienced negative impacts to revenue (even if only in terms of a delay to revenue recognition).

admin2022-09-12T02:15:51+00:00April 22, 2022|Categories: I've Been Thinking, Leadership & Skills Development, Talent / Skills Gap|Tags: communicate, disruption, listen, lost revenue, production, resources, revenue, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain|

Applying Lessons Learned from Supply Chain Chaos to Thrive in 2022
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Applying Lessons Learned from Supply Chain Chaos to Thrive in 2022

Business Processes / Best Practices, Customer Experience, Data Analytics & Business Intelligence, e-Commerce & Logistics, ERP, Technologies, Digitization & Automation, Global, Import & Export, In The News, Innovation, Manufacturing, Pricing & Profits, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Disruption, Sustainability, Talent / Skills Gap, Trends/ Future Proofing

Applying Lessons Learned from Supply Chain Chaos to Thrive in 2022

Manufacturers and distributors struggled mightily with supply chain disruptions and escalating prices in 2021. The significant risks of the global supply chain were not only exposed but aggravated as clients experienced extended lead times, stock-outs, and increased levels of demand and supply volatility. Clients are increasingly wary of their [...]

SAC: Successful Organizations Move Beyond the Great Resignation
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SAC: Successful Organizations Move Beyond the Great Resignation

In The News, Press Releases, Talent / Skills Gap

SAC: Successful Organizations Move Beyond the Great Resignation

"Our most successful clients see employees as their #1 asset," points out Lisa Anderson, president of Claremont, CA-based LMA Consulting Group, Inc. and manufacturing expert known for creating supply chain resiliency. "People don't leave companies; they leave people. Thus, successful companies prioritize people.

admin2022-09-08T05:49:43+00:00April 2, 2022|Categories: In The News, Press Releases, Talent / Skills Gap|Tags: clients, culture, employees, feedback, great resignation, leaders, people, performance, successful companies, supply chain, work environment, workforce|