Supply Chain Transformation & SIOP Case Study for Success
Executive interest in transforming their supply chain has increased to heightened levels. The pandemic highlighted the risks in the end-to-end supply chains.
Made in America Manufacturing Initiative: What It Means for Supply Chains
The Made in America Manufacturing Initiative is shaping the future of U.S. production, focusing on three key tenets that will redefine manufacturing and supply chain strategies.
The Manufacturing & Logistics Boom: Are You Ready?
Massive investments are pouring into manufacturing and logistics, from shipping terminals to supply chain infrastructure. But what does this mean for your business? In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson breaks down how these investments will fuel explosive growth—and what companies must do now to prepare for the surge. Don't get left behind—watch now!
Demand Planning for Custom Manufacturing
How do you plan for demand when every order is custom? In this episode of Supply Chain Chats, Lisa Anderson sits down with Diane Garcia, LMA Senior Associate, to break down Demand Planning for Custom Manufacturing.
The Economy & Manufacturing: What You Need to Know
How is the economy really performing? In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson breaks down key economic indicators—GDP, inflation, and the labor force—along with insights on the expanding manufacturing sector. Learn what manufacturers should be doing now to stay ahead in a shifting landscape.
Targeting Manufacturing Growth in the New Year
There will be new policies, new supply chains and new manufacturing growth in the New Year. Although 2024 has ended on a sluggish note for most manufacturers with concerns swirling around missed revenue goals, inventory levels tying up cash and supply chain vulnerabilities and risks, there is excitement around changes coming down the pike.
Thriving in 2025
Thriving in 2025 explores three critical strategies to navigate the rapidly evolving business landscape. Lisa Anderson dives into the essential actions leaders must take to stay competitive, resilient and ahead of the curve in the years to come.
Planning & MRP Upgrades to Support Revenue Plans & Proactively Plan Capacity
Fulfilling customer demand successfully is not as easy as it was prior to this volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environment. As supply chain disruptions continue to rage, planners jump through hoops, expedite, and are a bit frazzled trying to support customer requirements while meeting operational objectives, pushing back when needed on sales commitments, and addressing cost concerns.
Using SIOP to Drive Revenue, Margin & Working Capital Predictability & Improvement
As revenues remain volatile, disruptions plague supply chains, and interest rates remain high, executives' ability to build revenue, margin and working capital predictability and improvement takes on an elevated importance.
The Value of Data in Fueling Profitable Growth
Companies are overwhelmed with data. There is ERP related data, global supply chain data, world economic data, industry and market data, customer and supplier data, email communications, and the list goes on.