Although Manufacturing Declined, the Smart are Planning for a Renaissance
According to the ISM, "The Manufacturing PMI", a measure of manufacturing activity, registered at 48.5% in June, which is a decline from 48.7% in May.
Managing Inventory and Cost to Navigate Economic Turbulence
The world faces economic headwinds. According to the Economist, Europe’s economy only grew at 4% this decade as compared with 8% of the United States and is struggling with a triple shock of the energy crisis, surging Chinese imports, and the threat of tariffs from the United States.
Disruption & Risk are the New Normal: Succeeding with Resilient Supply Chains GalleryDisruption & Risk are the New Normal: Succeeding with Resilient Supply Chains
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Disruption & Risk are the New Normal: Succeeding with Resilient Supply Chains
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
Companies need to navigate the stormy waters of the Red Sea amid Houthi threats and global supply chain challenges The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has established itself as a critical hub in the global pharmaceutical supply chain, attracting major players like Sanofi, Novartis, and Pfizer. This prominence is due [...]
Supporting Medtech’s Growth: Scaling & Mitigating Risk in the Supply Chain GallerySupporting Medtech’s Growth: Scaling & Mitigating Risk in the Supply Chain
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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 GalleryLisa Anderson, Supply Chain Expert Highlights Positive Changes for U.S. Manufacturers Through Nearshoring Amid Mexico’s Presidential Election
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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.
Supply Chain – Green Sense Minute | Green Sense Radio
Lisa Anderson, founder of LMA consulting, who discusses global changes in the supply chain.