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Leveraging ERP and supply chain technologies for a diverse customer experience
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Leveraging ERP and supply chain technologies for a diverse customer experience

Artificial Intelligence & Supply Chain Technologies, ERP & Technology, ERP Optimization, In The News, Manufacturing, Media, Robotics & Automation

Leveraging ERP and supply chain technologies for a diverse customer experience

Enterprise resource planning systems, CRMs and other tech such as RFID, barcoding, customer and supplier portals, blockchain, IoT, and GPS tracking all support this goal.

admin2025-07-10T14:26:30-07:00February 22, 2024|Categories: Artificial Intelligence & Supply Chain Technologies, ERP & Technology, ERP Optimization, In The News, Manufacturing, Media, Robotics & Automation|Tags: AI, artificial intelligence, automation, better use of ERP, business consulting, CRM, digitized supply chain, e-commerce, ERP, manufacturing, robots, S&OP, SIOP, technology|

The Economy, Outlook & Strategies for Success
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The Economy, Outlook & Strategies for Success

Business & the Economy, Supply Chain Briefing

The Economy, Outlook & Strategies for Success

In the last month, we've participated in at least six economic forecast presentations or discussions with experts (economic, banking, investment, manufacturing). Although they each had nuances, common themes emerged. Adding our expertise into the mix, we see volatility on the horizon.

admin2025-02-03T16:16:24-08:00February 7, 2024|Categories: Business & the Economy, Supply Chain Briefing|Tags: business consulting, business process, business strategy, business trends, data, economic trends, ERP, geopolitical risk, inflationary pressures, manufacturing, MRP, recession-proofing strategies, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain risk, supply chain strategy, technology|

Why Planning Is Impacted As Disruptions Abound
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Why Planning Is Impacted As Disruptions Abound

Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Planning

Why Planning Is Impacted As Disruptions Abound

Disruptions have not stopped. China has been flying balloons over Taiwan. North Korea is threatening South Korea. Russia continues its war with Ukraine. Israel is at war with Hamas [...]

admin2024-05-28T16:39:41-07:00January 23, 2024|Categories: Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: better use of ERP, business process, business results, demand planning, ERP, geopolitical risk, MRP, process disciplines, production planning, replenishment planning, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain, supply chain disruptions, supply chain risk, talent|

Better Utilizing ERP for Sustainable Results
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Better Utilizing ERP for Sustainable Results

Best of Supply Chain, ERP & Technology, ERP Optimization

Better Utilizing ERP for Sustainable Results

99% of the companies that bring us on board for consulting projects can accelerate bottom line business results by better utilizing their ERP system.

admin2025-07-06T13:46:02-07:00January 7, 2024|Categories: Best of Supply Chain, ERP & Technology, ERP Optimization|Tags: better use of ERP, business consulting, business process, case study, ERP, ERP benefits, industrial, industrial, building & construction, manufacturing, master scheduling, production planning, Production scheduling, replenishment planning, S&OP, SAP, SIOP, supply chain, technology|

Master Scheduling & Production Planning Case Study: Gaining Visibility for Results
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Master Scheduling & Production Planning Case Study: Gaining Visibility for Results

Best of Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Planning

Master Scheduling & Production Planning Case Study: Gaining Visibility for Results

Although production and materials planning can be overlooked in its importance in most companies if going smoothly, it is cornerstone to success.

admin2025-07-06T13:37:19-07:00January 6, 2024|Categories: Best of Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: business consulting, business process, business results, capacity planning, case study, industrial equipment, manufacturing, master scheduling, production planning, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain, supply chain consultant|

Proactive Approach to Maximizing Production Output & Capacity
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Proactive Approach to Maximizing Production Output & Capacity

Best of Supply Chain, Capacity & Labor Planning, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Scalability & Resource Planning, SIOP / S&OP, Supply Chain Planning

Proactive Approach to Maximizing Production Output & Capacity

Clients are struggling to keep up with customer's changing requests. Order backlogs remain relatively high (depending on the industry), but customers are pushing orders out at the last minute, pulling orders in without notice, adding future potential orders, and changing requirements on the fly. Production is scrambling to keep up.

admin2025-10-07T12:25:38-07:00January 5, 2024|Categories: Best of Supply Chain, Capacity & Labor Planning, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Scalability & Resource Planning, SIOP / S&OP, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: business consulting, business results, capacity planning, case study, customer service, industrial equipment, manufacturing, S&OP, sales forecasting, SIOP, Skills Gap, supply chain, talent|

Automate, Digitize, and Thrive in the Supply Chain
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Automate, Digitize, and Thrive in the Supply Chain

Artificial Intelligence & Supply Chain Technologies, ERP & Technology, ERP Selection & Upgrades, In The News, Manufacturing, Media, Robotics & Automation

Automate, Digitize, and Thrive in the Supply Chain

The world has never experienced a labor shortage quite like the one we are experiencing. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment growth will average .3 over the next decade; however, labor participation will drop from 62.2% to 60.4%.

admin2025-07-08T07:12:52-07:00January 4, 2024|Categories: Artificial Intelligence & Supply Chain Technologies, ERP & Technology, ERP Selection & Upgrades, In The News, Manufacturing, Media, Robotics & Automation|Tags: Adhesives & Sealants Industry Magazine, automation, better use of ERP, digital twins, digitized supply chain, ERP, ERP implementation, robots, S&OP, sales forecasting, SIOP, technology|

Supply Chain Volatility, Risk & Capacity Remain Critical Priorities as Highlighted by Mexico Train & Red Sea Delays
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Supply Chain Volatility, Risk & Capacity Remain Critical Priorities as Highlighted by Mexico Train & Red Sea Delays

Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Transportation & Goods Movement

Supply Chain Volatility, Risk & Capacity Remain Critical Priorities as Highlighted by Mexico Train & Red Sea Delays

The best consulting clients are razor focused on supply chain volatility, risk and capacity. The recent events in the Red Sea highlight these critical priorities.

admin2024-03-29T23:16:39-07:00December 28, 2023|Categories: Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Transportation & Goods Movement|Tags: backup sources of supply, geopolitical risk, global supply chain, logistics, Middle East war, Panama Canal, S&OP, SIOP, Suez Canal, supply chain chokepoints, supply chain optimization, VUCA|

Top 10 Trends to Shape Cold Food Chain in 2024
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Top 10 Trends to Shape Cold Food Chain in 2024

Business & the Economy, E-Commerce & Logistics, In The News, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics

Top 10 Trends to Shape Cold Food Chain in 2024

Lisa Anderson was quoted in Food Logistics' Top 10 Trends to Shape Cold Food Chain in 2024 recently. With the help of some supply chain visibility, sustainable measures, more focus on people and the ability to pivot at a moment’s notice, 2024 is anyone’s and everyone’s game to succeed. [...]