Software runs virtually every company, especially manufacturers—ERP, CRM, MES, APS, WMS, PLM, embedded tools on the line and much more. Mismanaged licenses can trigger surprise costs, disruptions and delays. In this session, Lisa Anderson talks with Arthur Beeman and Joel Muchmore (Beeman & Muchmore, LLP), legal specialists in software licensing, about the practical moves leaders should make before, during and after contracting.What we cover:🔹Software licensing complexity: Licensing has become a rat’s nest with cloud, hybrid cloud, SaaS model, hard bare metal installment and a different way of licensing each of these. In addition, companies such as Oracle and Broadcom are becoming more aggressive.

🔹Intake & defense: Forward-looking executives must be careful in both procurement and compliance.

🔹Audit: Two types of audits have emerged. First, there is the old view of audit, a full-blown and formal process. However, more frequently, there are soft audits popping up with sales calls and/or other vehicles to sneak in the backdoor.

🔹Intersection of law and technology: The law is focused on licensing agreements, and they are often drafted many years ago. Contracts are static. Yet technology continues to evolve, and so when disputes arise, the parties try to extract meaning, construction, rights and obligations from ancient contracts (from a technology point-of-view).

🔹Virtualization: All agreements start with a master agreement and were developed from the bare metal installation viewpoint. There is also non-contractual information such as policy documents, statements, white papers, etc.

🔹Vendor & customer: Imbalance of power between the vendor and customer and what to do about it. Watch out for policies and practices vs contracts. And, by all means, do not rush into a contract.

🔹 Key contract watchouts: Pay attention to the signing party vs who has the right to use the software (affiliates, subsidiaries, territories, etc.).

🔹Contract guardrails: Find out what constitutes the four corners of the contract. This is especially challenging with digitized data.What should companies do?🔹Be attentive on the intake: This is the best thing to do.

🔹Self-audit: It is never too late to clean up your shop!

🎥 This is a must-watch for every company using software.

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LMA Consulting Group works with manufacturers and distributors on strategy and end-to-end supply chain transformation to maximize the customer experience and enable profitable, scalable, dramatic business growth.

Lisa Anderson is the founder and president of LMA Consulting Group, Inc., specializing in manufacturing strategy and end-to-end supply chain transformation. Known as The Strongest Link in Your Supply Chain, Lisa works with companies to bridge the gap between supply chain strategy and execution to dramatically improve service levels, accelerate cash flow and maximize profits. She partners to improve supply chain and operational efficiencies through the implementation of process improvement programs such as Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (S&OP/SIOP) and in selecting, leveraging and implementing ERP Systems.

Ms. Anderson is a recognized Supply Chain thought leader by SelectHub, named a Top 40 B2B Tech Influencer by arketi group, a Top 50 ERP Influencer by Washington-Frank, one of the most influential in Supply Chain by SAP and a woman leader in Supply Chain by RateLinx.

For information, sign up for her Profit Through People® Newsletter or for a copy of her book, visit LMA-ConsultingGroup.com.

#SoftwareLicensing #Manufacturing#SupplyChain #ITProcurement #Compliance #RiskManagement #LMAConsulting #ERP#SIOP #S&OP #SupplyChainConsulting#SupplyChainConsultant #SupplyChainConsultingFirm

In this episode of Supply Chain Chats, Lisa Anderson talks talent with Joe Van Tassel, Managing Principal at Integress, a recruiting firm specializing in technical and engineering roles.

From the shifting priorities of mid-market companies to the red flags leaders should watch for, this is a must-watch for anyone responsible for hiring, building or retaining a high-performing team.

Whether you're facing a talent gap or rethinking your workforce strategy, this conversation delivers real-world insights on what leaders need to know in today's talent landscape and should be considering for the future.

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LMA Consulting Group works with manufacturers and distributors on strategy and end-to-end supply chain transformation to maximize the customer experience and enable profitable, scalable, dramatic business growth.

Lisa Anderson is the founder and president of LMA Consulting Group, Inc., specializing in manufacturing strategy and end-to-end supply chain transformation. Known as The Strongest Link in Your Supply Chain, Lisa works with companies to bridge the gap between supply chain strategy and execution to dramatically improve service levels, accelerate cash flow and maximize profits. She partners to improve supply chain and operational efficiencies through the implementation of process improvement programs such as Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (S&OP/SIOP) and in selecting, leveraging and implementing ERP Systems.

Ms. Anderson is a recognized Supply Chain thought leader by SelectHub, named a Top 40 B2B Tech Influencer by arketi group, a Top 50 ERP Influencer by Washington-Frank, one of the most influential in Supply Chain by SAP and a woman leader in Supply Chain by RateLinx. She was recently interviewed on Fox News, has published special reports with a supply chain focus: Thriving in 2022: Learning from Supply Chain Chaos – Insights from 22 Trusted Advisors and the eBook, Future-Proofing Manufacturing & the Supply Chain Post COVID-19, as well as her primer, I’ve Been Thinking, strategies for creating bold customer promises and profits.

A contributor of topics including a superior customer experience with SIOP, advancing innovation, and making the supply chain resilient, Ms. Anderson is regularly interviewed and quoted by publications such as Industry Week, Bloomberg, and The Wall Street Journal.

For information, sign up for her Profit Through People® Newsletter or for a copy of her book, visit LMA-ConsultingGroup.com.

#SupplyChainChats #Leadership #TalentStrategy #MidMarket #Recruiting #Integress #LisaAnderson #LMAConsulting

Russia-Ukraine War: Global Supply Chain Impacts & Business Strategies

In this episode of Supply Chain Chats, Lisa Anderson, President of LMA Consulting Group, sits down with international business attorney, John Tulac to explore the real-world effects of the Russia-Ukraine war on global supply chains.

From energy disruption and bulk agriculture to critical metals and minerals, they unpack how global trade is adapting. The conversation covers the risks of rebuilding Ukraine, the evolving geopolitical landscape and what businesses must consider to stay resilient in an uncertain environment.

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LMA Consulting Group works with manufacturers and distributors on strategy and end-to-end supply chain transformation to maximize the customer experience and enable profitable, scalable, dramatic business growth.

Lisa Anderson is the founder and president of LMA Consulting Group, Inc., specializing in manufacturing strategy and end-to-end supply chain transformation. Known as The Strongest Link in Your Supply Chain, Lisa works with companies to bridge the gap between supply chain strategy and execution to dramatically improve service levels, accelerate cash flow and maximize profits. She partners to improve supply chain and operational efficiencies through the implementation of process improvement programs such as Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (S&OP/SIOP) and in selecting, leveraging and implementing ERP Systems.

Ms. Anderson is a recognized Supply Chain thought leader by SelectHub, named a Top 40 B2B Tech Influencer by arketi group, a Top 50 ERP Influencer by Washington-Frank, one of the most influential in Supply Chain by SAP and a woman leader in Supply Chain by RateLinx. She was recently interviewed on Fox News, has published special reports with a supply chain focus: Thriving in 2022: Learning from Supply Chain Chaos – Insights from 22 Trusted Advisors and the eBook, Future-Proofing Manufacturing & the Supply Chain Post COVID-19, as well as her primer, I’ve Been Thinking, strategies for creating bold customer promises and profits.

A contributor of topics including a superior customer experience with SIOP, advancing innovation, and making the supply chain resilient, Ms. Anderson is regularly interviewed and quoted by publications such as Industry Week, Bloomberg, and The Wall Street Journal.

For information, sign up for her Profit Through People® Newsletter or for a copy of her book, visit LMA-ConsultingGroup.com.

#LMAConsulting #SupplyChain #ERP #SIOP #S&OP #Manufacturing #SupplyChainConsulting #SupplyChainConsultant #SupplyChainConsultingFirm