Manufacturing and Distribution Expert, Lisa Anderson, Confirms Inventory, Cost and Logistics Pressures in Supply Chain
Supply chain resiliency requires acute attention to inventory and cost pressures for manufacturers and distributors.
Survey says Automation Beats IoT
There is a lot of interest in IoT as it relates to connecting equipment, vehicles and more; however, it is a more complex topic with multiple vendors involved.
Should You Hold a Meeting?
There is no doubt about it; >80% of our clients hold too many meetings that don't accomplish results. Does your company follow suit?
Is there an ROI on a Forecasting System?
Since forecasting can deliver significant benefits with increased levels of service, inventory turnover and margin improvement, the question that inevitably arises is whether it makes sense to purchase a forecasting or demand planning system.
Is Demand Planning/ Sales Forecasting Hype or Valuable?
According to Gartner statistics, significant bottom line results can occur with just a 1% improvement in forecast accuracy. In fact, there are staggering improvements in lead time, inventory reduction and margins, so why not at least explore the idea?
Strategy Isn’t Long Term!
As I meet with countless CEOs and P&L leaders at clients, via connections, at speeches etc., I pay attention to what is top of mind. Strategy is always top of mind for the most successful business leaders!
Who Are Your Stars?
In our 14 years of consulting experience and almost 30 years of working experience, we have found that 80% of executives spend the majority of their time with the 20% of employees who do not achieve results.
Is CRM Valuable?
When clients decide to upgrade ERP, they also look at CRM (customer relationship management) because it makes sense to align the technology infrastructure into a common platform that will be fully integrated and scalable.
SIOP/ S&OP and Bottom Line Benefits
According to a Hackett group study, the benefits of SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) can be dramatic.
Pricing is Strategic: Why Southwest Customers Wouldn’t Buy a Bentley
Have you thought about your strategy and whether it relates to your pricing? It is easy to get caught up in competitive pricing situations and start to lower your price; however, it might be the time to take a step back and see whether what you are doing matches your branding and strategy.