“We have some of the most innovative companies in the world in the Inland Empire,” said Award Chair Lisa Anderson, Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, president of LMA Consulting Group Inc, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert.
We would be remiss if we went too far down-the-path with supply chain resiliency without pointing out that the ONLY way you’ll have a resilient supply chain is if you have resilient people.
In listening to the UGG founder, Brian Smith talk through his trials and tribulations in developing the amazing UGG brand, a few themes emerged.
Do you categorize information so that you can find it later? If it is in the computer, is it searchable by key word? Try using easy systems a 4th grader would understand.
In thinking about the answer to the question, "What if you sell more?", most sales people would cheer. Most accountants would add up the additional revenue and profit. And, often, the Operations resources would be glad the leaders are in a good mood. But does anyone know if we are set up to successfully handle the increased sales if they occur?
Success will only come to those who find common ground with collaboration.
Explore the importance of resilience in managing supply chains, and how it equips businesses to handle challenges effectively.
ERP has become much more of a strategic topic. It isn't about blocking and tackling and using ERP to achieve tactics. Instead, it is about whether a business has the technology and systems to scale in a scalable, profitable way. Do your systems support your customers' needs?
Without people, no business will thrive. That's why even the most technical of companies such as Google value people.
To think about what's ahead in technology, it is important to put it in perspective with what's ahead in business.
