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The Minimum Wage Hike, Cocoa Shortages, Egg Inflation & Impacts
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The Minimum Wage Hike, Cocoa Shortages, Egg Inflation & Impacts

Business & the Economy, Supply Chain Briefing

The Minimum Wage Hike, Cocoa Shortages, Egg Inflation & Impacts

California's minimum wage went up to $20/hr. for fast food restaurants with at least 60 locations nationwide that do not make bread. This law is causing widespread unintended consequences. For example, Fosters Freeze in Lemoore closed suddenly after the wage hike. Mod 5 Pizza is closing five locations.

admin2024-04-05T15:12:31-07:00April 5, 2024|Categories: Business & the Economy, Supply Chain Briefing|Tags: digitized supply chain, Food & Beverage, inflationary pressures, S&OP, SIOP, Skills Gap, supply chain disruptions, technology|

The Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse & Impacts in the Supply Chain
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The Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse & Impacts in the Supply Chain

Business & the Economy, E-Commerce & Logistics, Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics

The Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse & Impacts in the Supply Chain

Horribly, a container ship collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge, and much of the bridge collapsed. From a supply chain point of view, it has caused significant near-term impacts and extended disruptions in the region.

admin2024-03-28T17:38:00-07:00March 27, 2024|Categories: Business & the Economy, E-Commerce & Logistics, Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics|Tags: backup sources of supply, global supply chain, logistics, ports, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain chokepoints, supply chain consultant, supply chain disruptions, transportation|

Supply Chain Shortages Remain a Concern: Strategies for Success
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Supply Chain Shortages Remain a Concern: Strategies for Success

Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Optimization

Supply Chain Shortages Remain a Concern: Strategies for Success

Manufacturers wish they left supply chain shortages behind after the pandemic, but they remain top of mind. Concerns remain. According to KPMG, “71% of global companies highlight raw material costs as their number one supply chain threat for 2023.”

admin2024-03-27T13:10:36-07:00March 20, 2024|Categories: Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Optimization|Tags: better utilize ERP, digitized supply chain, ERP, innovation, logistics, metrics, regional supply chains, S&OP, SIOP, Skills Gap, supply chain assessment, supply chain optimization, supply chain risk, supply chain shortages, supply chain trends, talent|

Why Manufacturing Matters & Will Thrive in the Next Decade
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Why Manufacturing Matters & Will Thrive in the Next Decade

Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics

Why Manufacturing Matters & Will Thrive in the Next Decade

Manufacturing promotes safety and security and mitigates risk. Controlling your supply chain and mitigating geopolitical risk can become paramount overnight as geopolitical events occur, natural disasters emerge, and supply chain challenges arise (strikes, disruptions, shortages).

admin2024-03-28T17:43:04-07:00February 24, 2024|Categories: Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics|Tags: future of manufacturing, geopolitical risk, global supply chain, manufacturing resurgence, reshoring, S&OP, SIOP, Skills Gap, Suez Canal Shipping Crisis, supply chain risk, technology, the case for US manufacturing|

Leveraging ERP and related technologies for a diverse customer experience
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Leveraging ERP and related technologies for a diverse customer experience

ERP & Related Technologies, ERP & Technology, In The News, Manufacturing, Media, Robotics & Automation, Supply Chain Technologies

Leveraging ERP and related technologies for a diverse customer experience

Enterprise resource planning systems, CRMs and other tech such as RFID, barcoding, customer and supplier portals, blockchain, IoT, and GPS tracking all support this goal.

admin2024-03-28T17:43:53-07:00February 22, 2024|Categories: ERP & Related Technologies, ERP & Technology, In The News, Manufacturing, Media, Robotics & Automation, Supply Chain Technologies|Tags: AI, artificial intelligence, automation, better utilize ERP, business consulting, CRM, digitized supply chain, e-commerce, ERP, manufacturing, robots, S&OP, SIOP, technology|

The Economy, Outlook & Strategies for Success
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The Economy, Outlook & Strategies for Success

Business & the Economy, Supply Chain Briefing

The Economy, Outlook & Strategies for Success

In the last month, we've participated in at least six economic forecast presentations or discussions with experts (economic, banking, investment, manufacturing). Although they each had nuances, common themes emerged. Adding our expertise into the mix, we see volatility on the horizon.

admin2024-02-08T20:42:32-08:00February 7, 2024|Categories: Business & the Economy, Supply Chain Briefing|Tags: business consulting, business process, business strategy, business trends, data, ERP, geopolitical risk, inflationary pressures, manufacturing, MRP, recession-proofing strategies, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain risk, supply chain strategy, technology|

Why Planning Is Impacted As Disruptions Abound
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Why Planning Is Impacted As Disruptions Abound

Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Management

Why Planning Is Impacted As Disruptions Abound

Disruptions have not stopped. China has been flying balloons over Taiwan. North Korea is threatening South Korea. Russia continues its war with Ukraine. Israel is at war with Hamas [...]

admin2024-03-28T17:46:28-07:00January 23, 2024|Categories: Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Management|Tags: better utilize ERP, business process, business results, demand planning, ERP, geopolitical risk, MRP, process disciplines, production planning, replenishment planning, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain, supply chain disruptions, supply chain risk, talent|

Better Utilizing ERP for Sustainable Results
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Better Utilizing ERP for Sustainable Results

ERP & Related Technologies, ERP & Technology, Production & Materials Planning, Replenishment, Distribution & VMI Planning, Supply Chain Planning

Better Utilizing ERP for Sustainable Results

99% of the companies that bring us on board for consulting projects can accelerate bottom line business results by better utilizing their ERP system.

admin2024-03-29T23:14:55-07:00January 7, 2024|Categories: ERP & Related Technologies, ERP & Technology, Production & Materials Planning, Replenishment, Distribution & VMI Planning, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: better utilize ERP, building & construction, ERP, ERP benefits, manufacturing, production planning, replenishment planning, S&OP, SAP, SIOP, supply chain, technology|

Master Scheduling & Production Planning Case Study: Gaining Visibility for Results
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Master Scheduling & Production Planning Case Study: Gaining Visibility for Results

Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Planning

Master Scheduling & Production Planning Case Study: Gaining Visibility for Results

Although production and materials planning can be overlooked in its importance in most companies if going smoothly, it is cornerstone to success.

admin2024-01-16T20:39:32-08:00January 6, 2024|Categories: Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: business consulting, business process, business results, capacity planning, industrial equipment, manufacturing, master scheduling, production planning, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain, supply chain consultant|

SIOP / S&OP: Proactive Approach to Maximizing Production Output & Capacity
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SIOP / S&OP: Proactive Approach to Maximizing Production Output & Capacity

Capacity Planning, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Scalability & Resource Planning, SIOP - S&OP, SIOP Execution - S&OE, SIOP Planning & Execution, Supply Chain Planning

SIOP / S&OP: Proactive Approach to Maximizing Production Output & Capacity

Clients are struggling to keep up with customer's changing requests. Order backlogs remain relatively high (depending on the industry), but customers are pushing orders out at the last minute, pulling orders in without notice, adding future potential orders, and changing requirements on the fly. Production is scrambling to keep up.

admin2024-03-29T23:15:44-07:00January 5, 2024|Categories: Capacity Planning, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Scalability & Resource Planning, SIOP - S&OP, SIOP Execution - S&OE, SIOP Planning & Execution, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: business consulting, business results, capacity planning, customer service, industrial equipment, manufacturing, S&OP, sales forecasting, SIOP, Skills Gap, supply chain, talent|