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Right-size Inventory to Thrive During Inflationary & Recessionary Times
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Right-size Inventory to Thrive During Inflationary & Recessionary Times

Inventory Management & Control, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Supply Chain Planning

Right-size Inventory to Thrive During Inflationary & Recessionary Times

Inflation, Recession, Both? We are in unique times with inflationary pressures continuing while recessionary trends are emerging as well. In either instance, it is vital to right-size inventory. It will not change anytime soon. With interest rates rising rapidly, it will curb demand while increasing the cost of capital. [...]

admin2024-01-17T17:30:04-08:00October 26, 2022|Categories: Inventory Management & Control, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: business consulting, demand planning, ERP, inventory management, recession-proofing strategies, right-size inventory, S&OP, SIOP, strategies to fight inflation|

Taking Control: Reshoring, Nearshoring, Friendly Shoring & Manufacturing Expansion
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Taking Control: Reshoring, Nearshoring, Friendly Shoring & Manufacturing Expansion

Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics

Taking Control: Reshoring, Nearshoring, Friendly Shoring & Manufacturing Expansion

The Global State of Affairs The bottom line: It is a mess! What is going on? Unfortunately, there is a lot of volatility, and it will not smooth out anytime soon. For example: Russia/ Ukraine war: The Russia/ Ukraine war rages on and shows signs of escalation. There are [...]

admin2024-01-17T17:31:33-08:00October 26, 2022|Categories: Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics|Tags: China Taiwan tensions, friendshoring, great resignation, mentoring, nearshoring, regulatory requirements, reshoring, supply chain disruptions, supply chain optimization, VUCA|

Gaining a Logistics Edge with Inventory Management
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Gaining a Logistics Edge with Inventory Management

In The News, Inventory Management & Control, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Supply Chain Planning

Gaining a Logistics Edge with Inventory Management

Logistics costs have been staggering. According to the 33rd Annual State of Logistics report produced by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals by the global consulting firm Kearney and presented by Penske Logistics, U.S. business logistics costs rose by 22.4% last year.

admin2023-09-18T17:46:50-07:00October 6, 2022|Categories: In The News, Inventory Management & Control, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: Adhesives & Sealants Industry Magazine, distribution, inventory management, logistics, manufacturing, production planning, supply chain, supply chain disruptions|

The LMA Experience
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The LMA Experience

ERP & Technology, Manufacturing, SIOP / S&OP, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Video Testimonials, Videos & Podcasts

The LMA Experience

LMA client, Armacell LLC, provides senior management, operations management, supply chain management (integrated business planning), and sales viewpoints on their experience in working with the LMA team and the results they achieved.

admin2024-06-08T17:35:02-07:00October 4, 2022|Categories: ERP & Technology, Manufacturing, SIOP / S&OP, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Video Testimonials, Videos & Podcasts|Tags: business consulting, on-time-in-full, OTIF, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain consultant|

NewsNation WGN Interview with Lisa Anderson about Supply Chain Disruptions
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NewsNation WGN Interview with Lisa Anderson about Supply Chain Disruptions

Interviews, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration, Videos & Podcasts

NewsNation WGN Interview with Lisa Anderson about Supply Chain Disruptions

NewsNation WGN interviewed Lisa Anderson about the supply chain issues that have plagued the west coast ports and that are now showing up as backups on the east and gulf coasts as well. We discussed why this is happening and what can be done.

admin2024-06-08T17:37:28-07:00September 2, 2022|Categories: Interviews, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration, Videos & Podcasts|Tags: logistics, ports, supply chain, supply chain disruptions, transportation|

Upgrade CRM Processes & Software to Ensure a Superior Customer Experience
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Upgrade CRM Processes & Software to Ensure a Superior Customer Experience

ERP & Technology, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration, Supply Chain Technologies

Upgrade CRM Processes & Software to Ensure a Superior Customer Experience

During times of volatility it is of paramount importance to stay in tune with your customers. Otherwise, you could set and execute strategies that are a waste of limited time, money, and resources as conditions evolve. We are seeing a great reset occur. Baby boomer owners of closely-held companies are selling.

admin2024-06-06T08:39:01-07:00August 29, 2022|Categories: ERP & Technology, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration, Supply Chain Technologies|Tags: business growth, collaboration, CRM, customer experience, customer service, customer value, ERP, revenue growth, S&OP, sales strategies, SIOP, supply chain technologies|

Using SIOP to Make Better Informed Sustainability Decisions
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Using SIOP to Make Better Informed Sustainability Decisions

In The News, Interviews, Media, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Sustainability & Impacts, Videos & Podcasts

Using SIOP to Make Better Informed Sustainability Decisions

Sustainability has become popular with consumers, employees and an imperative of large companies. After all, who wouldn't want to participate in saving the planet? In fact, I was interviewed for an Earth Day special "Our Changing Climate" (you'll see me featured in a few segments around 20 minutes in). From a corporate perspective, according to IBM Institute for Business Value, 51% of CEOs now rank sustainability as their greatest organizational challenge.

admin2024-06-13T14:55:36-07:00August 29, 2022|Categories: In The News, Interviews, Media, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Sustainability & Impacts, Videos & Podcasts|Tags: innovation, inventory, logistics, manufacturing, renewable energy, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain disruptions, supply chain shortages, sustainability|

Southern California CEO: Supply Chains With Visibility And SIOP
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Southern California CEO: Supply Chains With Visibility And SIOP

Press Releases, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration

Southern California CEO: Supply Chains With Visibility And SIOP

Lisa Anderson, manufacturing and supply chain expert and president of LMA Consulting Group comments that supply chains are becoming more sophisticated and are ever changing.

admin2024-06-16T15:13:58-07:00August 25, 2022|Categories: Press Releases, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration|Tags: S&OP, SIOP, supply chain, supply chain visibility|

Supply Chain Disruptions Continue at a Breakneck Pace
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Supply Chain Disruptions Continue at a Breakneck Pace

Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration

Supply Chain Disruptions Continue at a Breakneck Pace

Supply chain disruptions continue at a break-neck pace.

admin2024-06-08T17:42:03-07:00August 22, 2022|Categories: Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration|Tags: China Taiwan tensions, China's water crisis, inflationary pressures, nearshoring, priorities, reshoring, Russia Ukraine war, stagflation, supply chain disruptions|

Flexport: Supply Chain Career Advice From Women Who Paved the Way
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Flexport: Supply Chain Career Advice From Women Who Paved the Way

In The News, Supply Chain (End-to-End)

Flexport: Supply Chain Career Advice From Women Who Paved the Way

Supply Chain Expert Series featuring Lisa Anderson - Founder and President, LMA Consulting Group, shares first-hand experiences and advice on how and why other women should consider a career in supply chain and logistics.

admin2024-06-08T17:44:17-07:00August 17, 2022|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain (End-to-End)|Tags: logistics, supply chain, supply chain consultant, women in supply chain|