Satisfy Customers First, and Cost Cuts Will Follow
Think carefully about your real objective. Are you truly interested in cost cuts? For my part, I have yet to hear of a company vision, mission, or strategy that’s related to cutting costs.
Your Supply Chain Shortlist
As we head into a New Year, it makes sense to take stock and think about your supply chain shortlist. To get you started, we've developed a list of questions to ponder: Do you consider your supply chain from the holistic point-of-view? From cradle to grave or product inception [...]
Is Apple Moving Design In-House?
Apple has developed its own processors for years but has recently increased its focus on the in-house design of components.
Is Your Supply Chain Ready for Scalable Growth?
Growth is a hot topic. Regardless of your industry, if your company isn't growing, it is dying.
What Do Sears and Amazon Have in Common?
Sears was the former Amazon just about 100 years ago, growing 50-fold within a decade with its world-famous catalog and then transforming from a mailing company to a brick-and-mortar giant.
Are You Reshoring?
Where are you sourcing from currently? Don't just jump on the new bandwagon of reshoring but you should give your total cost of ownership a second look as well as dig into your customers' expectations and sourcing impacts.
Hurricane Harvey & Supply Chain Impacts
Supply chain disruptions are commonplace - and often unavoidable. Are you planning for the most likely supply chain impacts in your business?
LMA Consulting Group’s Lisa Anderson Is a Panelist for Drucker Supply Chain Forum
I'm excited to participate on the "Professional Pathways in Supply Chain" panel at the Drucker Supply Chain Forum. This panel applies equally well to students and professionals as there is an unprecedented need for strong supply chain talent in the marketplace.
Walmart Raising the Supply Chain Metrics Bar
Walmart elevates supply chain efficiency with rigorous OTIF standards, urging suppliers to enhance delivery performance or face penalties.
Is Supply Chain Top of Mind?
A strategic focus on supply chain can dramatically influence your business's success, competitiveness, and resilience. Is it top of mind?