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The Big Shift: Nearshoring Trends In Medtech Manufacturing | Medical Product Outsourcing

MPO Magazine: The Big Shift: Nearshoring Trends in Medtech Manufacturing "Medical device companies are on the move," said Lisa Anderson, president of LMA Consulting Group, a Claremont, Calif.-based consulting firm that specializes in manufacturing strategy and end-to-end supply chain transformation."For example, Costa Rica continues to gain significant nearshoring opportunities".
2024-01-21T21:28:24-08:00July 19, 2022|Categories: In The News, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Optimization|Tags: , , , , , , |
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Costa Rica’s Nearshoring Opportunities in Biotech Manufacturing & Its Biodiversity

I went to Costa Rica with my brother and nephew, and so I've been thinking about the amazing Costa Rican biodiversity, beaches, birds and biotech manufacturing.
2023-09-17T09:35:19-07:00July 15, 2022|Categories: Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, I've Been Thinking, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring|Tags: , , , , , , |
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BBC: The Firms Sourcing Locally to Avoid Global Supply Chain Woes

Supply chain expert Lisa Anderson says the global system has never been more volatile.
2024-01-21T21:30:19-08:00July 13, 2022|Categories: Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Optimization|Tags: , , , , |
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Production Scheduling Best Practices Drive Increased Customer Service, Operational Efficiencies & Inventory Turns

Manufacturing has struggled to produce what customers want on-time without spending a fortune and tying up excess cash unnecessarily in the wrong, "just-in-case" inventory. It is a tough environment spiraling out of control with supply chain chaos.
2024-01-21T21:34:51-08:00July 8, 2022|Categories: Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |
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Are You Managing Inventory or Is Inventory Managing You?

As executives continue to navigate these volatile economic conditions, the focus on inventory management increases. It is especially tough to determine what to do if you don't know if sales opportunities will dramatically increase as the competition falters and consumers drive demand or if sales will tank as recession fears increase and business optimism falters.
2023-08-29T11:22:14-07:00July 8, 2022|Categories: Inventory Management, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: , , , |
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Manufacturers are Remaining Positive Amidst Chaos

According to the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), 82% of manufacturers remain at least somewhat positive about their company's outlook. This statistic is especially interesting since 59% thought continued inflation would make a recession more likely in the next 12 months. Perhaps manufacturing should be even more positive as [...]

2024-01-21T21:38:43-08:00June 27, 2022|Categories: I've Been Thinking, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring|Tags: , , , , , , , |
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Material Planning Best Practices to Proactively Manage Cost & Service

Since the pandemic, it has been a constant battle to ensure material availability, let alone to proactively manage cost and service. Even the most proactive and successful clients have experienced brief shortages of key materials and extended lead-times. The rest have been plagued with these issues.
2023-09-19T19:29:05-07:00June 2, 2022|Categories: Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |
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SelectHub: Manufacturing Trends 2022: Maintaining a Competitive Edge

Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, President of LMA Consulting Group Inc., shares her thoughts on 3D printing.
2024-01-24T20:55:55-08:00May 10, 2022|Categories: ERP & Related Technologies, In The News, Manufacturing|Tags: , |
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5P Accelerator Process to Fast-Track Growth & Profits During Business Volatility

Our most successful clients are constantly thinking about how to thrive in ever-changing, volatile conditions.  They cannot afford to wait to see what is working for their competitors and then go "all in". Instead, only those who are resilient, innovative, and thinking five steps ahead will thrive in the next decade. 
2024-01-24T21:08:10-08:00April 20, 2022|Categories: Cost reduction / Margin improvement, Manufacturing, Process Improvement|Tags: , , , , |
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Proactive Planning to Grow & Scale

According to FactSet Insight, revenue growth is predicted at 7.5% for 2022 which is substantial when considering it is following record-breaking growth in 2021. Clients and colleagues are seeing record increases in sales revenues and pricing.
2024-01-24T21:10:36-08:00April 12, 2022|Categories: In The News, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: , , , , , , |
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