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The Future of Technology
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The Future of Technology

Data Analytics & Business Intelligence, ERP & Technology, ERP Selection & Upgrades, Supply Chain Technologies

The Future of Technology

Technology is a tricky topic. On one hand, almost everyone has put technology and ERP implementations on hold due to concerns about COVID impacts and to conserve cash. On the other hand, it is the best time to gain employees' attention and focus to upgrade technology to scale the business, create a superior customer experience and deliver bottom line results.

admin2024-02-15T20:35:45-08:00August 12, 2020|Categories: Data Analytics & Business Intelligence, ERP & Technology, ERP Selection & Upgrades, Supply Chain Technologies|Tags: 3D printing / additive manufacturing, AI, artificial intelligence, business intelligence, COVID-19, CRM, demand planning, e-commerce, ERP, Future Proofing, sales forecasting|

Why SIOP is Critical to Thriving During & Post COVID
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Why SIOP is Critical to Thriving During & Post COVID

SIOP / S&OP

Why SIOP is Critical to Thriving During & Post COVID

COVID has disrupted every business. Some are growing far faster than supply can keep up while others have dropped like a rocket. Still others have almost identical dollar volume yet double the number of orders at half the order size, creating significant disruption in warehousing, shipping and transportation. [...]

admin2024-06-05T20:53:07-07:00August 12, 2020|Categories: SIOP / S&OP|Tags: capacity planning, COVID-19, demand planning, inventory management, logistics, S&OP, sales forecasting, SIOP, supply chain partners|

Manufacturing Expert, Lisa Anderson, Predicts Proactive Approach to Demand and Diversification of Supply is Key to Future-Proofing Manufacturing and the Supply Chain
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Manufacturing Expert, Lisa Anderson, Predicts Proactive Approach to Demand and Diversification of Supply is Key to Future-Proofing Manufacturing and the Supply Chain

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

Manufacturing Expert, Lisa Anderson, Predicts Proactive Approach to Demand and Diversification of Supply is Key to Future-Proofing Manufacturing and the Supply Chain

CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA – May 27, 2020 – Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert, Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, president of LMA Consulting Group Inc., predicts that a proactive understanding of customer demand and diversification within the supply chain will prevent a next round of guffaws as the effects of COVID-19 [...]

admin2024-06-16T16:19:50-07:00May 29, 2020|Categories: Press Releases, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration|Tags: COVID-19, demand planning, diversification, manufacturing, supply chain, supply chain misalignment, supply chain resiliency|

SIOP for Revenue Growth & Predictability
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SIOP for Revenue Growth & Predictability

SIOP / S&OP

SIOP for Revenue Growth & Predictability

Learn how implementing SIOP can drive revenue predictability and growth for your business with these insights from Lisa Anderson.

admin2024-06-05T20:54:34-07:00December 24, 2019|Categories: SIOP / S&OP|Tags: capacity planning, demand planning, metrics, S&OP, SIOP|

Do You Know Your Demand for Your Custom Business?
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Do You Know Your Demand for Your Custom Business?

Demand Planning, Inner Circle, Supply Chain Planning

Do You Know Your Demand for Your Custom Business?

Demand planning is critically important to inventory management success. Drive better inventory control, cash flow, and profitability

admin2024-02-16T18:53:20-08:00October 23, 2019|Categories: Demand Planning, Inner Circle, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: demand planning, S&OP, sales forecasting, SIOP|

Is there an ROI on a Forecasting System?
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Is there an ROI on a Forecasting System?

Demand Planning, ERP & Technology, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain Technologies

Is there an ROI on a Forecasting System?

Since forecasting can deliver significant benefits with increased levels of service, inventory turnover and margin improvement, the question that inevitably arises is whether it makes sense to purchase a forecasting or demand planning system.

admin2023-11-19T18:50:27-08:00August 7, 2019|Categories: Demand Planning, ERP & Technology, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain Technologies|Tags: demand planning, ROI, sales forecasting, technology|

Is CRM Valuable?
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Is CRM Valuable?

Demand Planning, ERP & Technology, ERP Selection & Upgrades, Supply Chain Planning

Is CRM Valuable?

When clients decide to upgrade ERP, they also look at CRM (customer relationship management) because it makes sense to align the technology infrastructure into a common platform that will be fully integrated and scalable.

admin2024-02-16T20:17:10-08:00August 7, 2019|Categories: Demand Planning, ERP & Technology, ERP Selection & Upgrades, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: business growth, CRM, demand planning, sales forecasting, supply chain|

Why Inventory Will Matter Again
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Why Inventory Will Matter Again

Inner Circle, Inventory Management & Control, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Supply Chain (End-to-End)

Why Inventory Will Matter Again

Inventory is circling back in importance and will become a hot topic again as customers expect immediate, customized deliveries with the expectation of easy returns and last-minute changes to orders in production, in the warehouse or in transit. What are you doing to get ahead of this ‘new normal’ assumption?

admin2024-06-16T21:03:33-07:00June 8, 2019|Categories: Inner Circle, Inventory Management & Control, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Supply Chain (End-to-End)|Tags: cash flow, demand planning, inventory, inventory management, right-size inventory, S&OP, sales forecasting, SIOP, supply chain misalignment|

Have you Thought about Increasing Demand?
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Have you Thought about Increasing Demand?

Demand Planning, Supply Chain Planning

Have you Thought about Increasing Demand?

No matter the position of my client (typically a CEO, Owner, CFO, General Manager or Board member), he/she is interested in increasing demand, and the project we are brought in to focus on relates to increasing demand, either directly or indirectly.