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Global supply chain and operations consultancy delivers subject matter expertise on rethinking the digital supply chain and building global success in 2021

New Maine Pointe/MSU executive discussion paper reveals seven practical steps to solve the industry’s biggest endemic issues

Boston, Mass., December 8, 2020 – Global supply chain and operations consulting firm Maine Pointe, in conjunction with Michigan State University, has released its new white paper, “Is today’s supply base terminally ill? Have you got a back-up plan?” 

Hoskin brings over 20 years' experience in energy and natural resources delivering insights into building successful renewable energy supply chains

Boston, Mass., November 24, 2020 –Global supply chain and operations consulting firm Maine Pointe today announced that Glenn Hoskin has joined the firm as Executive Vice President, Energy & Natural Resources. Hoskin, a recognized leader in his field, will lead Maine Pointe’s ongoing initiatives in the energy sector, with a focus on renewables and new energy initiatives.

The pandemic brought hidden supply chain vulnerabilities to light, underscoring the need for rebalancing, digitization and resilience

Boston, Mass., October 28, 2020 – Companies across most industries have been slow to adapt to digitization and supply chain innovations, but the pandemic – coming on top of multiple other global disruptions – has caused companies to dramatically increase the pace at which they undertake digitization and transformation of the supply chain. Global supply chain and operations consulting firm Maine Pointe, in its effort to safely guide and accelerate companies through this unprecedented time, has released a new perspectives paper titled, “The resilient, agile, and digitally enabled supply chain and operations of the future.”

According to UT’s Global Supply Chain Institute paper, today’s climate of disruption has brought out hidden vulnerabilities and new risks. Responding begins with stabilization

Boston, Mass., June 24, 2020 – Global supply chain and operations consulting firm Maine Pointe is the sponsor of a white paper published by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Global Supply Chain Institute (GSCI), titled “End-to-End Supply Chain Synchronization: Orchestrating a Winning Strategy.” The white paper outlines eight best practices to increase total value across the supply chain, highlighting how in today’s climate, synchronization is even more important as the global pandemic continues to disrupt, bring out hidden vulnerabilities and expose new risks.

The pandemic has exposed hidden supply chain vulnerabilities. New Maine Pointe/MSU white paper outlines how companies will re-evaluate and rebalance

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SGS acquisition will allow Maine Pointe to accelerate its goal of making Total Value Optimization a global standard for supply chain optimization

Boston, Mass., July 1, 2019 – Global supply chain and operations consulting firm Maine Pointe announced that SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, has acquired a majority stake in Maine Pointe. The complementary capabilities of both companies will help strengthen SGS’s high-value consulting capabilities and take Maine Pointe’s acclaimed Total Value Optimization (TVO)™ approach global. 

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Maine Pointe perspectives paper illustrates how successful companies streamline New Product Introduction and Product Lifecycle Management with their supply chain to get the right product to the right markets the way customers want it delivered

Boston, Mass., June 25, 2019 – Global supply chain and operations consulting firm Maine Pointe announced the release of its latest perspective paper, “Accelerating product time-to-market and product lifecycle optimization.” The paper highlights some of the most significant challenges faced by the C-suite in creating value through new supply chain initiatives. It outlines the fact that the lifespan of products is shortening and emphasizes the need for companies to adapt now.

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Author of Total Value Optimization: Transforming Your Global Supply Chain Into a Competitive Weapon, Bowen’s columns and podcasts offer insights into supply chain excellence

Boston, Mass., June 18, 2019 – Global supply chain and operations consulting firm Maine Pointe announced  its CEO, Steven Bowen, has been accepted into the Forbes Business Council. Bowen joins the Council based on his deep level of experience and thought leadership, his company’s stellar track record of successfully helping companies drive EBITDA, cash and growth across the end to end supply chain, and innovative insights into how a company can transform its supply chain for competitive advantage.

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Maine Pointe illustrates common c-suite failures, and best practices for end-to-end supply chain optimization

(Boston, Mass., May 20, 2019) – Global supply chain and operations consulting firm Maine Pointe announced the release of its latest perspective paper, “Sales & Operations Planning – Digital end-to-end demand/supply chain.” The paper highlights some of the most significant challenges faced by the C-suite and the essential role sales & operations planning (S&OP) plays in a company’s leadership, culture and success.

The perspective finds shortfalls in the demand driven supply chain integration and collaboration often stemming from cultural issues and an inability to align the many functional components of the supply chain into an integrated whole for better planning and execution.