Why Join A CEO Group?
You might want to consider the unpleasant idea of gaining input even when you don’t want to hear it. The proof is in the pudding.
Will Technology Gain Critical Mass in 2020?
Recent predictions say we are headed into the year where technology gains critical mass! That is truly exciting for manufacturers as people and robots work in collaboration to achieve profitable growth and success.
Focusing on Your Best Employees is an ART worth Developing
The best businesses are focusing on ART—Attaining, Retaining and Training—their highest performing employees.
When and Where to Move a Distribution Center
Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert, Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, president of LMA Consulting Group Inc. was quoted in ACHR News about moving a distribution facility, and why it is a huge decision.
Welcome to the Next Decade: Metalworking in Industry 4.0
Our manufacturing clients have really embraced the power of AI during the last year. From improved forecast accuracy that affects inventory levels, to working more openly with changing customer needs and the overall customer experience, they are already in the effects of using this data.
The Tranquility of Ha Long Bay
Have you thought about how to insert a bit of tranquility into the chaos?
Priorities, Priorities, Priorities
When teaching a CSCP class for a large Target distribution center recently, one of the managers asked me about what drives results across all clients. One of the great benefits of speaking and teaching is that attendees stimulate new ideas and/or insights.
Inventory or Capacity?
Inventory has emerged as a hot topic lately. In today’s Amazon-impacted business environment, customers expect rapid, customized deliveries, the ability to change their mind anytime and easy interactions.
Have You Thought About Whether You are Maximizing the Use of Your ERP System?
Explore the factors to consider before deciding on an ERP system upgrade: when to maximize your current system and when to pursue a modern, scalable solution.
Forget About Reducing Inventory; Perhaps You Have the Wrong Supply Chain Strategy
Clients and colleagues have demonstrated a heightened interest in inventory reduction recently; however, they are not yet seeing the full value! Certainly, with everyone worried about a potential recession in 2020, they are starting to think about not tying as much cash up in wasted inventory but that is not the 100-pound gorilla. The real question is why we are thinking about corporate mandates and full warehouses instead of seeing the big picture that we should reevaluate our supply chain.