ASCM: E-commerce and Customer Personalization
Listen as industry professionals discuss what is trending in e-commerce and what is happening in supply chain.
The Rush on Talent & How to Discover Your Hidden Talent
During the pandemic, there was a mass exodus of talent. Talent started dropping like flies during the shutdown. People reevaluated their career and life. Several decided to retire early. Others decided it was a good time to change careers [...]
ACHR News: HVACR Distributors Automate Warehouses to Save Costs, Keep Pace
Manufacturing and supply chain expert, Lisa Anderson, president of LMA Consulting Group Inc., discussed factors that are driving the move to automation.
Snowflake: Just-in-Time for Real Life
"The minority of clients that are proactive were using just-in-time principles, but in a way that works during the pandemic," said Lisa Anderson, President of the LMA Consulting Group. "As a decision-maker, I need to have a certain amount of safety stock, but I will replenish that as we take orders, and we'll replenish those reserves [...]
Global Supply Chain Experts Discuss Supply Chain, Materials & Logistics Disruption GalleryGlobal Supply Chain Experts Discuss Supply Chain, Materials & Logistics Disruption
ASCM Series: Emerging with Supply Chain Strength, Global Supply Chain Consultant Series, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration, Videos & Podcasts, Webinars
Global Supply Chain Experts Discuss Supply Chain, Materials & Logistics Disruption
The world has experienced unprecedented disruption during/ post pandemic. This has led to significant volatility, shortages, and chaos in supply chain, materials and logistics.
Logistics Capacity Constraints Abound. What to Do?
I recently met with the Inland Empire Economic Partnership's logistics council to discuss the state of logistics, and it was a compelling and concerning conversation with the thought leaders in that space. Here are a few facts to ponder [...]
Bass Lake and Implications of the U.S. Traveling Again (Talent Shortage)
While my nephew was in town for an internship, we went to Bass Lake and Yosemite. It was strange to be 'back to normal' in terms of going on a tour of the park, eating in a restaurant overlooking Bass Lake and more. It was beautiful as you'll see below, and it was great to spend time with family [...]
Post Pandemic Skills Gap
According to Prudential’s latest Pulse of the American Worker Survey, one in four workers plan to look for a job a different company once the pandemic has subsided. Additionally, a recent Robert Half survey found that 38% of workers feel stuck in their careers, and an EY survey found [...]
When Will Supply Chains Catch Up?
I was excited to be featured on "Just the News" (a few minutes into the segment) earlier this week talking about what is going on with supply chain disruptions and when we will catch up. I also facilitated a panel of global supply chain experts on supply chain, material and logistics disruptions.
Shortages & Extended Lead Times – Starbucks, Building Materials & Much More
Starbucks is out of several items! Who would have thought? Unfortunately, they are not alone. Almost every client is experiencing shortages of materials, logistics services and more. For example, according to Freight Waves, FedEx Freight just announced they are immediately cutting service to 1400 less-than-truckload in an effort to [...]