Lisa Anderson Publishes Mid-Year Special Report
Download Lisa's mid-year special report, FutureScape: Crafting Tomorrow's Supply Chain Today.
The Value of Data in Fueling Profitable Growth
Companies are overwhelmed with data. There is ERP related data, global supply chain data, world economic data, industry and market data, customer and supplier data, email communications, and the list goes on.
Production & Labor Scheduling Case Study to Maximize Productivity
As geopolitical and economic risks rise, executives become more concerned. Proactive clients are taking action to boldly invest where it makes sense while aggressively focusing on inventory and cost reduction of non-value added items/ work and also ensuring high customer service levels.
SIOP / S&OP: Successfully Navigating Turbulent Times with SIOP
Turbulent times are upon us. According to Reuters reporting from the Bank of America, geopolitics has leapfrogged inflation as the most significant risk to the market, and that was proven true as the market slumped with the expectation of Iran's attack on Israel.
Market Selloff, Volatility & Whether Businesses are Prepared
You would have to be hiding under a rock to not hear that the market sold off. The S&P 500 sold off 3%; the Dow tumbled 1,000 points, and tech company leaders lost a combined $1 trillion intraday (recovering almost half later in the day).
Inventory Optimization In Full Focus in the Turbulent Economy GalleryInventory Optimization In Full Focus in the Turbulent Economy
Best of Supply Chain, Inventory Management & Control, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Planning
Inventory Optimization In Full Focus in the Turbulent Economy
If you follow the stock market, you might think the economy is strong. As consumers, we are frustrated with the price of everyday supplies such as food, gas, and housing.
Disruptions Rage with CrowdStrike, Aerospace Shortages & Porsche
Volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA) continues to rage and threaten manufacturers and supply chain chain organizations. The VUCA threshold skyrocketed during the pandemic, and it has not returned to normal.
How Innovation Fuels Success
There are many strategies to achieve innovation success. Here are a few that come to mind.
Preparing for Demand Shocks
There is such a wide range of shocks that can happen to your supply chain and to the demand for what you’re making. Can you ever truly prepare? What kinds of projections are most useful, and how can you set yourself up for success if you do have the ability to anticipate a surge in demand?
Top Supply Chain Challenges
During a discussion with manufacturing and supply chain professionals at the Association of Supply Chain Management chapter of Orange County, California, we reviewed the top supply chain challenges impacting clients and colleagues around the world.