The Importance of Controlled Speed
Most likely you are doing a task because you want to serve a customer as almost everything we do at work can be traced back to serving customers; no matter the task.
Involve Your Supply Chain for SIOP Success
Reach out to your extended supply chain for collaborative ordering, product development opportunities, and logistics improvements.
Lisa Anderson to Discuss “The Amazon Effect” in April Institute of Management Accountants Technical Meeting
"Amazon is changing the business landscape" explains Lisa Anderson, president of LMA Consulting Group, Inc., which consults large corporations on supply chain management. "Unlimited variety is assumed, same-day service is the norm, and 24/7 accessibility with easy returns and exchanges is expected".
Evaluate ERP Systems with an Eye towards Your Supply Chain
Throw best practices out the window! Many systems tout that their system has “best practice processes” and so everyone should conform to it. Not if you want to stand out from the crowd.
What Supply Chains and Liberal Arts Have in Common…
Since supply chain has broad appeal, we should be touting the critical importance of the supply chain in our daily conversations.
Turning Mistakes into “Good”
No one will innovate if they are afraid of being hit over the head if they make a mistake.
Which Planning Method is Best?
I cannot tell you how many disagreements I've seen over the years on the optimal planning method.
Should Supply Chain be a Strategic Function?
The supply chain has a dramatic impact on several areas of the company – the ability to grow and “keep customers promises”, profitability, cash flow, and customer service.
How iPhones (and Mobility) Have Invaded Businesses
No sales executive wants to log on his/her computer from the road instead of accessing information at his/her fingertips on a hand held device.
Priming Your Supply Chain for the Amazon Effect
Published on March 2, 2016 Preview Lisa Anderson, President of Claremont, CA-based LMA Consulting Group, Inc. presents a primer for her APICS 2015 speech on the Amazon Effect and provides a few tips for success.