Manufacturing in the USA with Lisa Anderson
In this episode of Interlinks I converse with Lisa Anderson of LMA Consulting in the Los Angeles metro area about manufacturing in the USA.
Although Manufacturing Declined, the Smart are Planning for a Renaissance
Manufacturing may be slowing today, but the long-term outlook remains strong for prepared companies. Learn why resilient supply chains, modern ERP systems, SIOP, and strategic investments will help manufacturers capitalize on the next manufacturing renaissance.
Managing Inventory and Cost to Navigate Economic Turbulence
Economic uncertainty is putting pressure on margins and cash flow, but proactive manufacturers are responding strategically. Learn how inventory optimization, SIOP, ERP, and better supply chain planning can reduce costs while maintaining customer service and preparing for future growth.
Geopolitical Risk & Supply Chain Resilience
There is substantial geopolitical risk with China. Look no further than the South China Seas. Philippine officials say Chinese forces seized two naval boats in a disputed South China Sea shoal. A few days prior, a Philippine ship and a Chinese vessel collided. It is a risky situation in the South China Seas.
Red Sea Pharma Crisis Pushing Logistics Advancements: Lisa Anderson Quoted
Escalating conflict in the Red Sea has exposed the vulnerability of global pharmaceutical supply chains and reinforced the importance of building more resilient sourcing and logistics strategies. In this interview, Lisa Anderson discusses how Houthi attacks on commercial shipping are increasing transportation costs, extending transit times, and prompting pharmaceutical [...]
Supporting Medtech’s Growth: Scaling & Mitigating Risk in the Supply Chain
The medical device market is expected to grow by almost $178 billion from 2023 to 2027 according to Technavio. Moreover, a Fortune Business Insights Analysis estimates the market to reach $799 billion by 2030. With such significant growth, manufacturing and supply chains must scale and mitigate risk to ensure supplies to customers and patients.
Lisa Anderson, Supply Chain Expert Highlights Positive Changes for U.S. Manufacturers Through Nearshoring Amid Mexico’s Presidential Election
As Mexico ushers in its first female president, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, and reaffirms its commitment to the "fourth transformation," Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, President of LMA Consulting Group Inc., shares her insights on how this political shift is expected to enhance nearshoring opportunities for U.S. manufacturers.
Takeaways & Insights from SAP Sapphire Event
Modern ERP No Longer Enough Although we have been emphasizing the need for a modern ERP system to meet continually evolving customer expectations, modern ERP alone is no longer enough. To thrive in the next decade will require business AI (artificial intelligence) to be embedded throughout your ERP system, [...]
Challenges, Risks & Opportunities in E-Commerce & Logistics
In attending the Southern California E-Commerce & Logistics Summit, it is clear that focusing on global logistics as a system of systems is paramount (special shout out to Fran Inman for the use of her phrase). Not one link in the supply chain can succeed on its own.
Succeeding with Regional Manufacturing & Optimizing Supply Chain
The risk of China has increased dramatically over the years. Early on, executives were concerned about intellectual property theft. Although that is still a concern, there are much bigger issues.