SIOP / S&OP: Balance Customer Orders, Inventory, & Profitability
Silicon Valley Bank’s Failure Kicked Off a Liquidity Crisis
Silicon Valley Bank's Failure kicked off panic in the financial markets and banking system. They had too much money tied up in long term bonds paying at low interest rates, and they didn't have the liquidity to keep up with the depositors requests to take money out of the [...]
Inventory Management: Go Back to the Basics for Success During Today’s Volatility
Volatility is the New Norm If there is one thing that is certain in today's world, it is that volatility and change are the new normal. VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity) is top of mind for every client. For example, clients ask the following questions: What will happen next? [...]
Just-In-Time When Supply Chains Are Backlogged
Supply Chain Dive: Did the Pandemic Really Kill Just-in-Time? Experts Weigh In
Quality Digest: LMA Consulting Sees Supply Chains Reshaping to Balance Inventory
Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & SIOP Expert Sees Supply Chains Reshaping to Balance Inventories
Right-size Inventory to Thrive During Inflationary & Recessionary Times
Inflation, Recession, Both? We are in unique times with inflationary pressures continuing while recessionary trends are emerging as well. In either instance, it is vital to right-size inventory. It will not change anytime soon. With interest rates rising rapidly, it will curb demand while increasing the cost of capital. [...]