In thinking about our LMA blog, I finally found time to revamp the categories so that it is easier for folks to find articles on topics of interest. It isn't really something I could outsource since there were too many considerations and scenarios to explain. I got on a [...]
Manufacturers utilize less than 20% of the full functionality of their ERP systems. But the key question is, why does it matter? In today’s inflationary and supply chain disrupted business environment, manufacturers need to automate and digitize to ‘do more with less’ and thrive during these volatile times. One important way to achieve this goal is to further leverage your ERP system where it will make a difference.
NewsNation WGN interviewed Lisa Anderson about the supply chain issues that have plagued the west coast ports and that are now showing up as backups on the east and gulf coasts as well. We discussed why this is happening and what can be done.
Conversation with my colleagues from the Society for the Advancement of Consulting’s Supply Chain Special Interest Group, Lisa Anderson from Los Angeles, California and Antonio Zrilic from Zagreb, Croatia discussing inflation busting strategies that companies can adopt to ameliorate the effects of rising inflation.
What is Going on in the World with John Tulac
Effective CRM processes help manufacturers and distributors stay aligned with changing customer needs. Learn how CRM can strengthen customer relationships, improve sales and operations alignment, support SIOP, and drive profitable growth.
Effective logistics planning aligns network strategy, inventory, replenishment, warehousing and transportation to improve customer service and control costs. Learn how manufacturers and distributors can build more resilient, scalable supply chain networks.
Sustainability requires looking beyond individual initiatives to understand the impact of the end-to-end supply chain. Manufacturers and supply chain organizations can reduce waste, improve energy efficiency, leverage technology, optimize logistics, and incorporate sustainability into SIOP to drive meaningful improvement.
Lisa Anderson, manufacturing and supply chain expert and president of LMA Consulting Group comments that supply chains are becoming more sophisticated and are ever changing.
Supply chain disruptions continue at a rapid pace as geopolitical tensions, transportation bottlenecks, inflation and global shortages create new risks. Proactive companies are responding by expanding U.S. manufacturing, reshoring and nearshoring, diversifying supply and investing for long-term resilience.
