Slashing Lead Times to Counter the ‘Amazon Effect’
Must you compromise quality for speed? Reducing lead time will increase customer satisfaction and avoid the Amazon Effect.
Types of Capacity
Businesses with growth ambitions have to gauge the current capacity of every facet of their facility to plan future productivity
The Power of Customer Service
What simple thing can you do for your customer, your supplier, your colleague, your manager? Pay attention to what would make a difference.
What will Motivate Your Team?
A motivated team can overcome some of the biggest business challenges a company can face.presentation in meeting room.
The Brave New World of the Automated Warehouse
Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert, Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, president of LMA Consulting Group Inc was quoted in the American Journal of Transportation on the need for warehouses to now service both retail stores and customers - so called 'omni-channel retailing'. #### There is a revolution taking place [...]
How to Be Prepared for GROWTH!
Take stock of where you are and what levels of growth you expect. Undoubtedly, preparation action items will pop to mind.
A Tribute to a Top Salesman
Certainly, Sales is at the heart of any organization. Without growth, a company will eventually decline and wither away. Thus, having top notch sales people is cornerstone to success. Of course I advocate thinking of all your employees like salespeople as they represent the company and can make [...]
Manufacturers See Critical Importance of Collaboration
According to a recent KPMG survey on the Global Manufacturing Outlook, executives are thinking about innovation. 81% are altering their business models to to encourage collaboration with customers, suppliers and other partners to "improve the value of their innovation investments". Speed is critical. Thus, a key question is how [...]
Smart Succession Planning: Getting Ready for Your Next Move
Succession planning is not just about planning who will take over your role.
Lisa Anderson and LMA Consulting Honor Advocates Who Contributed to 10-Year Business Success in Supply Chain and Manufacturing
LMA Consulting Group and Lisa Anderson celebrate ten years in business by acknowledging 10 individuals who contributed to the many key accomplishments supporting supply chain, manufacturing, distribution, SIOP and ERP consulting business made in the last decade.