Supply chain disruptions are nothing new for the shipping industry. The COVID-19 pandemic presented an unprecedented challenge for the industry. Lisa Anderson comments on the disruptions arising from the current Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and the implications.
Supply chain disruptions, talent shortages, ERP challenges, and process gaps are putting increasing pressure on Planning teams. Explore why these issues converge in Planning and how companies can shift from reactive firefighting to proactive planning with SIOP.
Talent is such a critical topic that we will keep our eyes and ears out for unique strategies and fresh ideas for success.
According to Polaris Market Research, the market size of artificial intelligence (AI) in manufacturing is predicted to grow more than 41% during the next decade. Although the latest Sikich Industry Pulse found that less than 20% manufacturers have started to implement AI [...]
Pay alone will not suffice. In our experience, the most important priority to retaining top talent is company culture and leadership.
99% of the companies that bring us on board for consulting projects can accelerate bottom line business results by better utilizing their ERP system.
Although production and materials planning can be overlooked in its importance in most companies if going smoothly, it is cornerstone to success.
Supply chains are being reshaped by geopolitical uncertainty, talent shortages, technology disruption, and evolving customer expectations. In this Manufacturing Matters webinar, Lisa Anderson discusses practical strategies to improve resiliency, leverage SIOP, develop talent, and build supply chains that support long-term growth and profitability.
Clients are struggling to keep up with customer's changing requests. Order backlogs remain relatively high (depending on the industry), but customers are pushing orders out at the last minute, pulling orders in without notice, adding future potential orders, and changing requirements on the fly. Production is scrambling to keep up.
The world has never experienced a labor shortage quite like the one we are experiencing. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment growth will average .3 over the next decade; however, labor participation will drop from 62.2% to 60.4%.
