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Supply Chain Collaboration & VMI to Get Ahead of Economic Challenges
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Supply Chain Collaboration & VMI to Get Ahead of Economic Challenges

Business & the Economy, In The News, Replenishment, Distribution & VMI Planning, Supply Chain Planning

Supply Chain Collaboration & VMI to Get Ahead of Economic Challenges

Manufacturers are experiencing continued inflationary pressures threatening customer service and profit margins with record-breaking price increases and lack of material availability. To add fuel to the fire, they are also starting to worry about preparing for a potential recession.

admin2023-09-19T21:00:34-07:00July 7, 2022|Categories: Business & the Economy, In The News, Replenishment, Distribution & VMI Planning, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: Brushware Magazine, collaboration, Collaborative customer programs, inflationary pressures, recession-proofing strategies, S&OP, SIOP, strategies to fight inflation, supply chain partners, Vendor managed inventory, VMI, VUCA|

Getting Ahead of Inflationary and Deflationary Pressures Using SIOP / S&OP
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Getting Ahead of Inflationary and Deflationary Pressures Using SIOP / S&OP

Business & the Economy, SIOP - S&OP, SIOP Execution - S&OE, SIOP Planning & Execution

Getting Ahead of Inflationary and Deflationary Pressures Using SIOP / S&OP

Because we live in a global, supply chain disrupted world amidst record-breaking prices for food, commodities and oil (and all products dependent on these industries), not only are businesses looking to navigate inflationary pressures, but also deflationary pressures. Inflation can lead to deflation as consumers panic and demand softens.

admin2024-01-21T21:47:17-08:00June 2, 2022|Categories: Business & the Economy, SIOP - S&OP, SIOP Execution - S&OE, SIOP Planning & Execution|Tags: recession-proofing strategies, S&OP, SIOP, strategies to fight inflation|

SAC: Profitable Growth Is Still Possible in Inflationary Times
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SAC: Profitable Growth Is Still Possible in Inflationary Times

Business & the Economy, In The News, Press Releases

SAC: Profitable Growth Is Still Possible in Inflationary Times

"Our most successful clients are not hiding under a rock and maintaining status quo during these inflationary times," points out Lisa Anderson, president of Claremont, CA-based LMA Consulting Group, Inc. and manufacturing expert known for creating supply chain resiliency."

admin2024-01-21T22:06:07-08:00June 1, 2022|Categories: Business & the Economy, In The News, Press Releases|Tags: business consulting, business growth, inflationary pressures, SAC, strategies to fight inflation|

Resiliency to Thrive During Inflationary & Volatile Times
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Resiliency to Thrive During Inflationary & Volatile Times

Business & the Economy, In The News, SIOP - S&OP, SIOP Planning & Execution

Resiliency to Thrive During Inflationary & Volatile Times

According to the Wall Street Journal, consumer prices are the highest in 40 years. It certainly doesn’t seem to be letting up. In fact, with the Russia-Ukraine war, there will be continued inflationary pressures on products related to oil, gas, commodity, and food at a minimum.

admin2023-08-23T23:25:55-07:00May 6, 2022|Categories: Business & the Economy, In The News, SIOP - S&OP, SIOP Planning & Execution|Tags: Brushware Magazine, customer and product profitability, inflationary pressures, OTIF, S&OP, SIOP, strategies to fight inflation, supply chain resiliency, VUCA|

Resort Trades: Inflation Busters: Protecting Profits As Costs Keep Rising
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Resort Trades: Inflation Busters: Protecting Profits As Costs Keep Rising

Business & the Economy, In The News

Resort Trades: Inflation Busters: Protecting Profits As Costs Keep Rising

Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert and President of LMA Consulting Group, talks about the coming months and keeping an eye on cash balance."Proactively managing cashflow is critical right now".

admin2024-01-24T20:58:05-08:00May 2, 2022|Categories: Business & the Economy, In The News|Tags: Inflation Busters, inflationary pressures, strategies to fight inflation|

Inflation Busters: Protecting Profits As Costs Keep Rising
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Inflation Busters: Protecting Profits As Costs Keep Rising

Business & the Economy, In The News

Inflation Busters: Protecting Profits As Costs Keep Rising

Inflation has taken root. Businesses everywhere are dealing with annualized cost increases of nearly seven percent--the fastest pace in 40 years and significantly higher than the 1.8 percent average of the past decade. The resulting upticks in operating costs can cause serious damage to the bottom line.

admin2024-01-24T20:59:55-08:00May 2, 2022|Categories: Business & the Economy, In The News|Tags: Inflation Busters, inflationary pressures, strategies to fight inflation|

TNCRadio Live: Is There a Silver Lining in the Cloud of Confusion in Today’s Supply Chain?
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TNCRadio Live: Is There a Silver Lining in the Cloud of Confusion in Today’s Supply Chain?

In The News, Podcasts, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Transportation & Goods Movement

TNCRadio Live: Is There a Silver Lining in the Cloud of Confusion in Today’s Supply Chain?

Lisa Anderson, manufacturing and supply chain expert and president of LMA Consulting Group discusses inflation and deflation and where we are truly headed in regards to the many problems involving the supply chain. Is There a Silver Lining in the Cloud of Confusion in Today's Supply Chain?

admin2023-09-17T08:02:46-07:00April 28, 2022|Categories: In The News, Podcasts, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Transportation & Goods Movement|Tags: deflationary pressures, inflationary pressures, labor shortages, strategies to fight inflation, supply chain chaos, supply chain disruptions, supply chain shortages, transportation|

Thriving in an Inflationary Environment Using SIOP/ S&OP
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Thriving in an Inflationary Environment Using SIOP/ S&OP

Business & the Economy, SIOP - S&OP, SIOP Execution - S&OE, SIOP Planning & Execution

Thriving in an Inflationary Environment Using SIOP/ S&OP

We have entered a new era of with inflationary pressures. It started during the pandemic due to limited supply, but it has been spurred on with the rising oil and gas prices, commodity shortages, and rising food prices. Navigating successfully through these inflationary times will make the strong companies [...]

admin2024-02-13T23:08:28-08:00April 1, 2022|Categories: Business & the Economy, SIOP - S&OP, SIOP Execution - S&OE, SIOP Planning & Execution|Tags: customer and product profitability, inflationary pressures, reshoring, S&OP, SIOP, strategies to fight inflation, supply chain shortages|

Disruptions, War, Inflation. 83% Reshoring/ Nearshoring
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Disruptions, War, Inflation. 83% Reshoring/ Nearshoring

Business & the Economy, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, Supply Chain Briefing

Disruptions, War, Inflation. 83% Reshoring/ Nearshoring

According to Thomas, 83% of manufacturers are likely or extremely likely to reshore vs. 54% in 2020. What an increase! Apparently, companies have figured out that there is significant risk in the extended supply chain. Companies have experienced extended lead times, shortages, and significant disruption. The ones that want [...]

admin2024-01-24T21:19:57-08:00March 28, 2022|Categories: Business & the Economy, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, Supply Chain Briefing|Tags: inflationary pressures, nearshoring, reshoring, S&OP, SIOP, strategies to fight inflation, supply chain disruptions|

More Inflation & Supply Chain Chaos – What Should We Do?
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More Inflation & Supply Chain Chaos – What Should We Do?

Business & the Economy, In The News, Supply Chain

More Inflation & Supply Chain Chaos – What Should We Do?

Inflation rose to 7.9% in February and continues to soar! Russia invaded Ukraine and trade has been halted. Oil and gas prices will continue to rise and seem to have no end in sight with some saying it will get to $200 a barrel.

admin2023-09-19T17:12:30-07:00March 11, 2022|Categories: Business & the Economy, In The News, Supply Chain|Tags: inflationary pressures, manufacturing, strategies to fight inflation, supply chain, supply chain chaos, supply chain disruptions, technology|