Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), on Feb 18, 2020 2:32:28 PM
Link to CSCMP Supply Chain Conversation Recording
Hosted by CSCMP - Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals President and CEO Rick Blasgen, Maine Pointe CEO Steven J. Bowen shares insights from his book: Total Value Optimization: Transforming Your Global Supply Chain into a Competitive Weapon. Listen Now!
Steven Bowen, Chairman & CEO, Maine Pointe, on Jan 23, 2020 9:21:29 AM
Originally published in Chief Executive Magazine
Maine Pointe CEO Steven Bowen says CEOs should embrace digitization to stay competitive, build a new culture of collaboration and deliver true visibility and value across the end-to-end supply chain.
Consultancy US, on Nov 6, 2019 1:20:25 PM
Originally published in Consulting US
This article addresses the digital supply chain, and how companies can differentiate themselves by pursuing value rather than just cost reductions. The editor points out when companies are segmented into silos and there is no alignment between functions, there is often a negative impact on cost and structure.
Enterprise Risk Magazine, on Nov 4, 2019 12:01:35 PM
Originally published in Enterprise Risk Magazine
This article delves into protectionist trade policies and their impact on global supply chains. The author cites quotes from earlier interview with CEO Steve Bowen, noting that it can be difficult to mitigate the immediate cost impact of these new tariffs, even in a risk-managed, partnership-driven supply organization.
Rex Clothier, VP CPG, on Nov 4, 2019 10:16:54 AM
Originally published in Nov. issue of CPGMatters
According to Rex Clothier, Maine Pointe VP CPG, the closing of non-profitable distribution centers is a real risk for CPG companies to consider. Anyone facing these challenges can take steps to mitigate this growing risk. Read his article here.
ISM's Inside Supply Management, on Nov 1, 2019 9:43:06 AM
Originally published in ISM's Inside Supply Management
ISM’s Inside Supply Management Weekly published a second article based on their interview with Maine Pointe CEO Steve Bowen. Both articles represent an excellent proof point around Maine Pointe’s thought leadership on the digital supply chain. The second article, titled “Developing a holistic supply chain view in a digital age,” reinforces Steve’s book while also discussing the value of Total Value Optimization (TVO), with specific examples on how clients achieved an end-to-end supply chain view. The first article, “Identifying and seizing value-creation opportunities,” covers the missed opportunities of supply management and on creating value beyond just cost savings.
Steven Bowen, Chairman & CEO, Maine Pointe, on Sep 29, 2019 6:42:56 PM
EBN, on Mar 5, 2018 10:00:00 AM
Warren Buffett promoted the term “economic moat.” This relates to a company’s ability to maintain an advantage over its competitors (through process, technology innovation, and intellectual property) in order to protect its long-term profits and market share. With data analytics, big data, the Internet of Things (IoT), the smart factory, machine learning, predictive maintenance, and blockchain all turning from vision to reality, your competitors are building their ‘moats’ now.
