Supply Chain Planning Archives

Supply Chain Planning provides the integrated framework to align demand, supply, capacity, production, inventory, and distribution, enabling predictable revenue fulfillment, superior customer service, resilient operations, and profitable growth. Explore insights on SIOP (Sales Inventory Operations Planning), demand planning, capacity and resource planning, production and materials planning, inventory planning, and network strategy. Learn how manufacturers and distributors leverage integrated planning, technology enablement, data, and analytics to improve visibility, optimize working capital, resolve constraints, and execute with confidence.

How Frazier Improved Visibility, Planning, and Customer Fulfillment
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How Frazier Improved Visibility, Planning, and Customer Fulfillment

Supply Chain Planning, Production & Materials Planning

How Frazier Improved Visibility, Planning, and Customer Fulfillment

Frazier Industrial partnered with LMA Consulting Group to improve visibility across customer demand, production planning, capacity, and order fulfillment. Through ERP enhancements, advanced planning tools, scheduling improvements, and SIOP-driven decision-making, the company stabilized operations, improved customer service, and created a stronger foundation for growth.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-13T13:22:41-07:00June 4, 2026|Categories: Supply Chain Planning, Production & Materials Planning|Tags: Building Products, Capacity planning, Case study, Client success story video, Customer service, ERP, Industrial Manufacturing, Predictability, Production & Materials Planning, Production scheduling, Revenue growth, S&OP, Scalability, SIOP, Supply chain planning, Supply chain visibility, Video, Workforce planning|

The LMA Difference
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The LMA Difference

Supply Chain Planning, SIOP / Integrated Business Planning (IBP)

The LMA Difference

When Armacell's OTIF performance fell to 38%, the company partnered with LMA Consulting Group to strengthen planning processes, optimize SAP capabilities, and improve cross-functional collaboration. Through SIOP improvements, data-driven decision-making, and sustainable process changes, Armacell increased OTIF performance to more than 90%, improved customer satisfaction, and built a stronger foundation for long-term growth.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-03T23:03:46-07:00June 3, 2026|Categories: Supply Chain Planning, SIOP / Integrated Business Planning (IBP)|Tags: APS, Building Products, Capacity planning, Client success story video, Customer service, DRP, ERP, On-Time Delivery, Order management, Organizational alignment, Predictability, S&OP, SAP, SIOP, Supply chain planning, Video, Working capital|

Transformed Supply Chain Performance Through ERP and SIOP Excellence
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Transformed Supply Chain Performance Through ERP and SIOP Excellence

Supply Chain Planning, SIOP / Integrated Business Planning (IBP)

Transformed Supply Chain Performance Through ERP and SIOP Excellence

When Armacell's OTIF performance fell to 38%, the company partnered with LMA Consulting Group to improve SAP utilization, strengthen SIOP processes, and align teams around data-driven decision-making. The result was a sustainable transformation that increased OTIF performance to as high as 92% and created a stronger foundation for long-term supply chain success.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-06T22:32:47-07:00June 2, 2026|Categories: Supply Chain Planning, SIOP / Integrated Business Planning (IBP)|Tags: Building Products, Client success story video, Customer service, Data & Analytics, ERP, On-Time Delivery, Order management, Organizational alignment, Predictability, S&OP, SAP, Scalability, SIOP, Supply chain planning, Video|

From 38% to 92% OTIF: The Power of Visibility and Planning
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From 38% to 92% OTIF: The Power of Visibility and Planning

Supply Chain Planning, SIOP / Integrated Business Planning (IBP)

From 38% to 92% OTIF: The Power of Visibility and Planning

Armacell partnered with LMA Consulting Group to improve customer service, strengthen SAP planning capabilities, and enhance SIOP execution. By transitioning from spreadsheet-driven planning to system-based processes, the company increased on-time service from 38% to 92% while building the internal capabilities needed to sustain long-term success.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-06T23:08:06-07:00June 2, 2026|Categories: Supply Chain Planning, SIOP / Integrated Business Planning (IBP)|Tags: APS, Building Products, Capacity planning, Client success story video, Customer service, Data & Analytics, Demand planning, ERP, Order management, Organizational alignment, Predictability, Production & Materials Planning, S&OP, SAP, Scalability, SIOP, Supply chain planning, Video|

Improved Service Levels Through Data-Driven Supply Chain Planning
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Improved Service Levels Through Data-Driven Supply Chain Planning

Supply Chain Planning, SIOP / Integrated Business Planning (IBP)

Improved Service Levels Through Data-Driven Supply Chain Planning

Armacell partnered with LMA Consulting Group to improve customer service and supply chain performance across its manufacturing and distribution network. By leveraging data, improving ERP utilization, strengthening SIOP processes, and aligning teams across functions, the company increased service levels from approximately 40% to more than 85%, while building sustainable processes for long-term success.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-03T23:06:43-07:00June 2, 2026|Categories: Supply Chain Planning, SIOP / Integrated Business Planning (IBP)|Tags: Building Products, Client success story video, Customer service, Data & Analytics, ERP, Inventory optimization, Order management, Predictability, Replenishment, S&OP, SAP, SIOP, Supply chain planning, Video, Working capital|

How Armacell Used SIOP and Data to Fuel Growth
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How Armacell Used SIOP and Data to Fuel Growth

Supply Chain Planning, SIOP / Integrated Business Planning (IBP)

How Armacell Used SIOP and Data to Fuel Growth

Armacell partnered with LMA Consulting Group to strengthen SIOP processes, improve capacity planning, and turn decades of ERP data into actionable business insights. By aligning sales forecasts, production planning, and customer demand, the company improved service levels, reduced lead times by more than 25%, increased customer satisfaction, and supported double-digit growth in key business segments.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-03T23:07:48-07:00June 2, 2026|Categories: Supply Chain Planning, SIOP / Integrated Business Planning (IBP)|Tags: Building Products, Capacity planning, Client success story video, Customer service, Data & Analytics, Lead Time Reduction, On-Time Delivery, Order management, Predictability, Revenue growth, S&OP, SIOP, Supply chain planning, Video|

How Schenck Built Predictable Growth Through SIOP
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How Schenck Built Predictable Growth Through SIOP

Supply Chain Planning, SIOP / Integrated Business Planning (IBP)

How Schenck Built Predictable Growth Through SIOP

Schenck partnered with LMA Consulting Group to connect customer demand with operational execution through SIOP, CRM, CPQ, and SAP. The result was greater visibility and predictability across the business, enabling the company to double output in a critical manufacturing area, reduce inventory by 50%, grow more than 20%, and sustain customer service throughout the pandemic.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-06T23:08:44-07:00May 21, 2026|Categories: Supply Chain Planning, SIOP / Integrated Business Planning (IBP)|Tags: Capacity planning, Client success story video, CPQ, Customer service, Data & Analytics, Demand planning, ERP, Industrial Manufacturing, Inventory optimization, Inventory reduction, Predictability, Revenue growth, S&OP, Scalability, SIOP, Supply chain planning, Throughput, Video|

Improved Operations & Stabilized Operations with SIOP
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Improved Operations & Stabilized Operations with SIOP

Supply Chain Planning, SIOP / Integrated Business Planning (IBP)

Improved Operations & Stabilized Operations with SIOP

Mission Rubber partnered with LMA Consulting Group to improve customer service, reduce seasonal disruptions, and create a more stable operation. Through SIOP, capacity planning, improved ERP utilization, and strategic inventory planning, the company improved service levels, stabilized its workforce, and strengthened operational performance throughout the year.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-06T22:33:50-07:00May 19, 2026|Categories: Supply Chain Planning, SIOP / Integrated Business Planning (IBP)|Tags: Building Products, Capacity planning, Client success story video, Customer service, ERP, Inventory optimization, Predictability, S&OP, Scalability, SIOP, Video, Workforce planning|

LMA Consulting Group Celebrates 21 Years
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LMA Consulting Group Celebrates 21 Years

Supply Chain Planning, SIOP / Integrated Business Planning (IBP)

LMA Consulting Group Celebrates 21 Years

In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson reflects on how supply chains have evolved - the move from spreadsheets to connected technologies, the Amazon Effect becoming an everyday customer expectation and the growing importance of predictability and planning in a world of uncertainty and global risk.

Lisa Anderson2026-06-11T21:07:34-07:00May 19, 2026|Categories: Supply Chain Planning, SIOP / Integrated Business Planning (IBP)|Tags: ERP, Geopolitical risk, S&OP, SIOP, Supply Chain Bytes, Video|

Improving Predictability, Throughput & Customer Service
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Improving Predictability, Throughput & Customer Service

Supply Chain Planning, SIOP / Integrated Business Planning (IBP)

Improving Predictability, Throughput & Customer Service

For many manufacturers, customer service challenges begin long before products reach the shipping dock. Demand variability, production bottlenecks, capacity constraints, scheduling conflicts, and inaccurate forecasts can create a ripple effect throughout the organization. As complexity increases, companies often find themselves reacting to problems rather than proactively planning for [...]