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Celebrating Manufacturing Day and Its Impact
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Celebrating Manufacturing Day and Its Impact

Manufacturing, Supply Chain Briefing

Celebrating Manufacturing Day and Its Impact

October 3, 2019 In our Manufacturing month Profit through People newsletter article, we discussed the relevance of manufacturing on the economy, jobs and quality of life. For example, for every $1 spent in manufacturing, $1.82 is added to the economy which is the HIGHEST multiplier effect of any economic [...]

admin2023-11-16T17:22:58-08:00October 3, 2019|Categories: Manufacturing, Supply Chain Briefing|Tags: Industry Week, manufacturing|

Manufacturing Expert, Lisa Anderson, Sees Impacts of Artificial Intelligence on Manufacturing Profit, Inventory Levels and Cash
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Manufacturing Expert, Lisa Anderson, Sees Impacts of Artificial Intelligence on Manufacturing Profit, Inventory Levels and Cash

ERP & Technology, Press Releases, Supply Chain Technologies

Manufacturing Expert, Lisa Anderson, Sees Impacts of Artificial Intelligence on Manufacturing Profit, Inventory Levels and Cash

CLAREMONT, Calif., Sept. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert, Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, president of LMA Consulting Group Inc., predicts that artificial intelligence (AI) and human learning will impact most aspects of manufacturing resulting in improved profits, inventory levels and cash. "Our manufacturing clients have really [...]

admin2024-06-16T16:49:16-07:00September 20, 2019|Categories: ERP & Technology, Press Releases, Supply Chain Technologies|Tags: AI, artificial intelligence, distributors, ERP, inventory, manufacturing, operations, predictive analytics, S&OP, SIOP|

Hurricane Dorian & Your Supply Chain
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Hurricane Dorian & Your Supply Chain

Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration

Hurricane Dorian & Your Supply Chain

Hurricane Dorian is certainly taking over the news as it threatens devastation. Mitigate Hurricane Dorian's impact with a resilient supply chain strategy. Ensure business continuity and agility.

admin2024-05-15T13:26:17-07:00September 5, 2019|Categories: Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration|Tags: backup sources of supply, diversification, logistics, manufacturing, preparation, supply chain, supply chain resiliency, supply chain risk|

Thriving in a World of Rising Customer Expectations: Q&A with Lisa Anderson
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Thriving in a World of Rising Customer Expectations: Q&A with Lisa Anderson

In The News, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration

Thriving in a World of Rising Customer Expectations: Q&A with Lisa Anderson

According to a recent project44 report, 94% of business purchasers surveyed expect the same level of customer satisfaction from a business transaction as they do when making a personal purchase. These expectations revolve around “low-cost, fast and highly transparent delivery of goods.”

admin2024-06-09T17:46:50-07:00September 4, 2019|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration|Tags: Amazon effect, B2B, B2C, customer value, distribution, inventory, manufacturing, sales forecasting, supply chain, technology|

Which State Has the Most Manufacturing? The Answer Might Surprise You…
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Which State Has the Most Manufacturing? The Answer Might Surprise You…

Manufacturing, Supply Chain Briefing

Which State Has the Most Manufacturing? The Answer Might Surprise You…

Which state is #1 in terms of having the most manufacturing headquarters?

admin2024-02-16T20:13:24-08:00August 22, 2019|Categories: Manufacturing, Supply Chain Briefing|Tags: Industry Week, inventory levels, manufacturing, reshoring, supply chain resiliency|

Survey says Automation Beats IoT
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Survey says Automation Beats IoT

ERP & Technology, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Technologies

Survey says Automation Beats IoT

There is a lot of interest in IoT as it relates to connecting equipment, vehicles and more; however, it is a more complex topic with multiple vendors involved.

admin2023-11-19T18:44:36-08:00August 7, 2019|Categories: ERP & Technology, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Technologies|Tags: automation, ERP, IoT, manufacturing, supply chain, technology|

SIOP/ S&OP and Bottom Line Benefits
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SIOP/ S&OP and Bottom Line Benefits

SIOP / S&OP

SIOP/ S&OP and Bottom Line Benefits

According to a Hackett group study, the benefits of SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) can be dramatic.

admin2024-06-05T20:55:57-07:00August 7, 2019|Categories: SIOP / S&OP|Tags: business growth, business results, cash flow, cost reduction, manufacturing, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain|

Manufacturing is On the Move
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Manufacturing is On the Move

Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration

Manufacturing is On the Move

Reshoring was at record levels in 2018! Manufacturers are starting to return as they see the total costs of offshoring combined with the rising costs in China and improved competitiveness of the U.S.