supply chain challenges Archives - LMA-Consulting Group, a supply chain consulting firm https://www.lma-consultinggroup.com/tag/supply-chain-challenges/ Sat, 30 Mar 2024 06:38:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5 Pitfalls and Solutions: Common Supply Chain Issues in Manufacturing and Distribution https://www.lma-consultinggroup.com/pitfalls-and-solutions-common-supply-chain-issues-in-manufacturing-and-distribution/ https://www.lma-consultinggroup.com/pitfalls-and-solutions-common-supply-chain-issues-in-manufacturing-and-distribution/#respond Thu, 05 Oct 2023 15:45:53 +0000 https://www.lma-consultinggroup.com/?p=21953 Lisa Anderson joined Food and Beverage Talk podcast to discuss supply chain challenges and opportunities in the food and beverage industry.

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Lisa Anderson joined Food and Beverage Talk podcast to discuss supply chain challenges and opportunities in the food and beverage industry.

The complex and under-appreciated topic of production planning and supply chain optimization is the focus of this episode of F&B Talk. Lisa Anderson takes a look at the different components of production management and how they fit into the supply chain world. She discusses the steps of the production planning process, the importance of the sales forecast, common issues in the supply chain on the manufacturing and distribution sides of operations and keeping all the elements and players on the same page.

During this interview, Lisa talks through supply chain trends and where clients should focus to succeed in the current environment. Most importantly, she discusses food and beverage client examples and provides insights and tips for how to handle these common supply chain issues.

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Navigating Supply Chain Challenges Geopolitical, Energy, Regulations, Rare Earths https://www.lma-consultinggroup.com/navigating-supply-chain-challenges-geopolitical-energy-regulations-rare-earths/ https://www.lma-consultinggroup.com/navigating-supply-chain-challenges-geopolitical-energy-regulations-rare-earths/#respond Fri, 21 Jul 2023 21:27:37 +0000 https://www.lma-consultinggroup.com/?p=19171 The world of supply chain and logistics has been plagued with volatility, disruptions, geopolitical issues, concerns about energy availability and transition, increased regulations, and rare earths.

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The world of supply chain and logistics has been plagued with volatility, disruptions, geopolitical issues, concerns about energy availability and transition, increased regulations, and rare earths. Several issues are converging simultaneously, creating a precarious path forward. In this webinar, we will talk about the current status of the supply chain and what a practical, successful path forward looks like.

I participated on an expert panel of manufacturing and supply chain experts, and we discussed the current situation, the top issues clients are experiencing, and what a practical, successful path forward could look like. We talk through what our most successful clients are doing, what industry experts think are the largest risks to mitigate, and what innovations and/or advancements might provide new pathways for the future. For example, we discuss innovation, new technologies, tradeoffs, and other strategies for success.

Listen to the panel discussion from a European/ North American perspective and North American/ Pacific Rim perspective.

June 20, 2023

Europe/North America Perspectives

June 21, 2023

PacRim/North America Perspectives

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Supply Chain: An update on Challenges and Opportunities https://www.lma-consultinggroup.com/supply-chain-an-update-on-challenges-opportunities/ https://www.lma-consultinggroup.com/supply-chain-an-update-on-challenges-opportunities/#respond Sat, 27 May 2023 00:54:52 +0000 https://www.lma-consultinggroup.com/?p=18834 Supply chain disruptions continue to plague manufactures, distributors, and all organizations with products and inventory.

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Lisa Anderson spoke at an Association of Operations Management (ASCM) meeting on “Supply Chain Challenges”.

Supply chain disruptions continue to plague manufactures, distributors, and all organizations with products and inventory. Beyond COVID, volatility continues with the Russia-Ukraine war, tensions between China and Taiwan, threat of strikes (rail, ports, etc.), weather events, lack of talent, and more. Thus, the key is how to prepare for success amidst these challenges as there will be more opportunities than any time in history to leapfrog the competition and dominate your market. Lisa talks through strategies to keep ahead of the changing landscape to thrive for decades to come.

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An update on supply chain challenges, opportunities 2023 https://www.lma-consultinggroup.com/an-update-on-supply-chain-challenges-opportunities-2023/ https://www.lma-consultinggroup.com/an-update-on-supply-chain-challenges-opportunities-2023/#respond Thu, 05 Jan 2023 16:01:49 +0000 https://www.lma-consultinggroup.com/?p=18382 Snarled supply chains throughout 2021 had industry hoping 2022 would be smoother, yet analysts said it would last into 2023 or longer. Lisa Anderson offers her insights about how 2023 is looking.

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Snarled supply chains throughout 2021 had industry hoping 2022 would be smoother, yet analysts said it would last into 2023 or longer. Lisa Anderson offers her insights about how 2023 is looking.

Lisa Anderson’s webinar discussing the upcoming challenges and opportunities in the supply chain was featured in Aerospace Manufacturing and Design and Today’s Medical Developments.

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Supply Chain: An update on supply chain challenges, opportunities https://www.lma-consultinggroup.com/an-update-on-supply-chain-challenges-opportunities/ https://www.lma-consultinggroup.com/an-update-on-supply-chain-challenges-opportunities/#respond Wed, 07 Dec 2022 16:32:47 +0000 https://www.lma-consultinggroup.com/?p=18245 Snarled supply chains throughout 2021 had industry hoping 2022 would be smoother, yet analysts said it would last into 2023 or longer. Lisa Anderson offers her insights about how 2023 is looking.

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Snarled supply chains throughout 2021 had industry hoping 2022 would be smoother, yet analysts said it would last into 2023 or longer. Lisa Anderson offers her insights about how 2023 is looking.

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Short term vs the long term: Navigating Turbulent Times https://www.lma-consultinggroup.com/short-term-vs-the-long-term-navigating-turbulent-times/ https://www.lma-consultinggroup.com/short-term-vs-the-long-term-navigating-turbulent-times/#respond Tue, 01 Nov 2022 20:44:25 +0000 https://www.lma-consultinggroup.com/?p=22496 As businesses struggle in this new era of VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity), the divide between short term and long term seems to increase.

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As businesses struggle in this new era of VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity), the divide between short term and long term seems to increase. Businesses are concerned about inflation, recession, inventory levels (cash flow), customer service and stock availability, costs vs. risks, reshoring, nearshoring, energy availability vs costs, and more.

What are the current trends and what is the latest thinking on what clients are focused on in the short term and what is on their mind for the long-term? What are the most successful companies doing to successfully navigate the short term while also prepare for the long term? Our expert panel of manufacturing and supply chain consultants will discuss the current state of affairs as it relates to short term concerns and long term implications, what our best clients are doing differently and will discuss and debate strategies to thrive no matter what comes next in this volatile environment.

Meet the panelists.

November 1, 2022
Short term vs the long term: Navigating Turbulent Times
Pac Rim/North America Perspectives

November 22, 2022
Short term vs the long term: Navigating Turbulent Times
Europe/North America Perspectives

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Supply Chain Update for Summer 2022 from Europe, America and Australia https://www.lma-consultinggroup.com/supply-chain-update-for-summer-2022-from-europe-america-and-australia/ https://www.lma-consultinggroup.com/supply-chain-update-for-summer-2022-from-europe-america-and-australia/#respond Mon, 15 Aug 2022 16:52:14 +0000 https://www.lma-consultinggroup.com/?p=17076 In this episode of Interlinks, we’re going to check in on some of the major global regions, namely Europe, North America and Asia Pacific, to see what is going on and what is topical in supply chain in summer 2022.

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In this episode of Interlinks, we’re going to check in on some of the major global regions, namely Europe, North America and Asia Pacific, to see what is going on and what is topical in supply chain in summer 2022.

We’re also going to touch on what companies are doing more generally to overcome the challenges posed by inflation and the shortages of human resources that are generalized across the major regions at the moment.

To discuss these topics, I’m joined by two of my supply chain consultant colleagues from the supply chain special interest group from the Society for the Advancement of Consulting (SAC), Lisa Anderson, president of LMA Consulting Group from the Los Angeles Metro area and David Ogilvie, principal at David Ogilvie Consulting in Brisbane, Australia.

Originally published on Interlinks, August 15, 2022 .

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Inflation, Deflation, What to Do in the Supply Chain? https://www.lma-consultinggroup.com/emerging-with-supply-chain-strength-inflation-deflation-what-to-do/ https://www.lma-consultinggroup.com/emerging-with-supply-chain-strength-inflation-deflation-what-to-do/#respond Mon, 11 Jul 2022 15:52:09 +0000 https://www.lma-consultinggroup.com/?p=18337 There is no doubt we are struggling with volatility in the supply chain. Inflation is the hot topic on one hand with rising prices, difficulty in finding people, wage inflation and much more.

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There is no doubt we are struggling with volatility in the supply chain. Inflation is the hot topic on one hand with rising prices, difficulty in finding people, wage inflation and much more. Yet on the other hand, there are increasing concerns about deflation and a potential recession and how companies should respond.

What are the current trends and what is the latest thinking on which scenario is more likely and how it will impact the supply chain throughout the world? What are the most successful companies doing to successfully prepare for both inflation and deflation? Our expert panel of global manufacturing and supply chain consultants will discuss the current state of inflation/ deflation, what our best clients are doing differently and will discuss and debate strategies to thrive no matter what comes next in this volatile environment.

Meet the panelists.

July 21, 2022
Inflation, Deflation, What to Do?
Europe/North America Perspectives

July 27, 2022
Inflation, Deflation, What to Do?
Pac Rim/North America Perspectives

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Supply Chain Challenges, Remedies & Leadership https://www.lma-consultinggroup.com/supply-chain-challenges-remedies-leadership/ https://www.lma-consultinggroup.com/supply-chain-challenges-remedies-leadership/#respond Sun, 05 Jun 2022 19:13:14 +0000 https://www.lma-consultinggroup.com/?p=16955 In this discussion we explore some of the challenges and remedies that companies across the sectors are encountering as they face into the post-COVID future and the challenge of a never normal world with ongoing supply chain disruptions, geopolitical tensions, and climate change.

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In this episode of Interlinks, I am joined by my colleagues from the Supply Chain Special Interest Group at the Society for the Advancement of Consulting:

  • Lisa Anderson, President of LMA Consulting Group Inc. in the Los Angeles metro area in California
  • Dr. Karen Y. Wilson-Starks, President and CEO of Transleadership Inc, in Colorado Springs

In this discussion we explore some of the challenges and remedies that companies across the sectors are encountering as they face into the post-COVID future and the challenge of a never normal world with ongoing supply chain disruptions, geopolitical tensions, and climate change.

Originally published on Interlinks, June 5, 2022 .

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ACHR: Some Supply Chain Pressures Ease https://www.lma-consultinggroup.com/achr-some-supply-chain-pressures-ease/ https://www.lma-consultinggroup.com/achr-some-supply-chain-pressures-ease/#respond Tue, 03 May 2022 16:03:17 +0000 https://www.lma-consultinggroup.com/?p=18161 ACHR: Some Supply Chain Pressures Ease, But Other Challenges Remain Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, President of LMA Consulting Group Inc., shares her thoughts on how the supply chain is still out of alignment. The biggest new source of supply issues is the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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ACHR: Some Supply Chain Pressures Ease, But Other Challenges Remain Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, President of LMA Consulting Group Inc., shares her thoughts on how the supply chain is still out of alignment. The biggest new source of supply issues is the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Some Supply Chain Pressures Ease, But Other Challenges Remain | 2022-05-03 | ACHR News

Just as turning over the calendar to January 2021 failed to make the pandemic disappear, a new year has had little impact on the supply chain issues plaguing the HVAC industry.

Many of the same challenges remain, and every new disruption creates a cascade of slowdowns. These disruptions range from an earthquake in Japan that temporarily halted microchip production to a strike at a Finnish paper producer that makes the material used for shipping labels. The coronavirus pandemic continues to hinder the movement of goods, with a major outbreak in Shanghai causing serious issues.

The biggest new source of supply issues is the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This region contains much of the world’s supply of copper and other industrial inputs. The conflict also disrupts trade routes. All this adds up to HVAC contractors facing continued delays in obtaining certain parts and equipment, along with increased uncertainty.

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