Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, President of LMA Consulting Group Inc., predicts supply chain challenges for the foreseeable future. She also suggests that mitigating supply chain challenges will require leveraging the strength of direct and indirect global supply chains.
The baby formula shortage exposed critical vulnerabilities in the supply chain. Lisa Anderson discusses the factors behind the shortage, the challenges of restoring production and supply, and why organizations must proactively address risk, capacity, inventory, and supply chain resilience.
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Supply chain disruptions have become a convenient excuse, but successful companies are taking control. Lisa Anderson explains why proactive planning, risk management, backup strategies, and collaboration with end-to-end supply chain partners are essential to building resilience and navigating continued volatility.
Lisa Anderson shares her perspective on how emerging manufacturing technologies such as 3D printing can help manufacturers accelerate production, improve agility, reduce waste, and strengthen supply chain performance while maintaining a competitive edge.
Inflation and supply chain volatility are putting increasing pressure on manufacturers to make faster, smarter decisions. Learn how resilient companies use SIOP to align demand, capacity, inventory, and profitability so they can adapt quickly, strengthen cash flow, and position themselves for long-term success.
The Shanghai lockdown created another major bottleneck in an already disrupted global supply chain. Lisa Anderson discusses the impact of port congestion and geopolitical events and why companies must assess risks, strengthen supply chain partners, and build resilience to regain control of their end-to-end supply chains.
While some supply chain pressures are easing, manufacturers continue to face shortages, delays, and uncertainty. Global disruptions, including the Russia-Ukraine war and challenges in China, demonstrate how quickly problems can cascade through interconnected supply chains and impact material availability, lead times, and customer service.
Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert and President of LMA Consulting Group, talks about the coming months and keeping an eye on cash balance."Proactively managing cashflow is critical right now".
Inflation has taken root. Businesses everywhere are dealing with annualized cost increases of nearly seven percent--the fastest pace in 40 years and significantly higher than the 1.8 percent average of the past decade. The resulting upticks in operating costs can cause serious damage to the bottom line.
