Supply chain complexity continues to accelerate as organizations navigate geopolitical risk, cybersecurity threats, talent challenges, and changing customer expectations. In this Manufacturing Matters webinar, Lisa Anderson shares practical strategies for building agile and robust supply chains that improve resiliency, enhance predictability, and position companies for long-term success.
As business executives contend with heightened supply chain risks and inflationary pressures, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a hot technology that can help to improve business performance.
What does the election mean for manufacturing and supply chain? Will it be a continuation of the status quo, a surge for manufacturers, or a further dampening of the economy?
According to the WorldMetrics.org report, 89% of manufacturers believe automation is key to increasing productivity. More importantly to increasing profitable growth, the report also finds that automation reduces manufacturing lead time by 75%.
A forward-looking supply chain strategy report by Lisa Anderson, emphasizing the importance of innovation and future-proofing in supply chain management.
Innovation is essential to thriving in today's volatile business environment. Drawing on lessons from QC Manufacturing and real-world experience, Lisa Anderson explains how innovation in people, culture, processes, and products drives growth, profitability, resilience, and long-term success.
Modern ERP No Longer Enough Although we have been emphasizing the need for a modern ERP system to meet continually evolving customer expectations, modern ERP alone is no longer enough. To thrive in the next decade will require business AI (artificial intelligence) to be embedded throughout your ERP system, [...]
In attending the Southern California E-Commerce & Logistics Summit, it is clear that focusing on global logistics as a system of systems is paramount (special shout out to Fran Inman for the use of her phrase). Not one link in the supply chain can succeed on its own.
There are around 3 million industrial robots in use worldwide, and the market is expected to grow to $45 billion by 2028. At a minimum, robots can perform routine tasks with consistent quality. At a maximum, robots will be a strategic advantage to your business. It is no wonder clients are implementing them at a fast pace and investing widely.
Manufacturers wish they left supply chain shortages behind after the pandemic, but they remain top of mind. Concerns remain. According to KPMG, “71% of global companies highlight raw material costs as their number one supply chain threat for 2023.”
