Why Planning Is Impacted As Disruptions Abound
Disruptions have not stopped. China has been flying balloons over Taiwan. North Korea is threatening South Korea. Russia continues its war with Ukraine. Israel is at war with Hamas [...]
Where the Talent Has Gone & Strategies for Success
Talent is such a critical topic that we will keep our eyes and ears out for unique strategies and fresh ideas for success.
Integrate AI in Manufacturing to Raise the Bar
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 [...]
Manufacturing Trends: Maintaining A Competitive Edge – SelectHub
Pay alone will not suffice. In our experience, the most important priority to retaining top talent is company culture and leadership.
Better Utilizing ERP for Sustainable Results
99% of the companies that bring us on board for consulting projects can accelerate bottom line business results by better utilizing their ERP system.
Master Scheduling & Production Planning Case Study: Gaining Visibility for Results
Although production and materials planning can be overlooked in its importance in most companies if going smoothly, it is cornerstone to success.
Manufacturing Matters – Unraveling the Supply Chain with Lisa Anderson
There’s no such thing as normal, even though supply chains have COVID-19 in the rearview mirror. While suppliers may be more consistent, customer expectations have changed. Listen to this on-demand webinar, presented by Lisa Anderson, founder and president of LMA Consulting Group - to learn the latest about supply chains as we head into 2024.
SIOP / S&OP: Proactive Approach to Maximizing Production Output & Capacity
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.
Automate, Digitize, and Thrive in the Supply Chain
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%.
Supply Chain Automation is Changing the Landscape
Automation is coming, whether or not we get on board. Most executives do not want to be the guinea pig for new technology as they cannot afford disruption and risk.