Practical Insights & News

SGS Maine Pointe Partners with dSilo to Provide AI-Driven Contract Performance and Insights

A new digital contract journey will help SGS Maine Pointe clients capture greater value, reduce...

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SGS Maine Pointe Names Tiffany Pankratz-Umbehr Executive Vice President, Consumer Goods & Retail

Pankratz-Umbehr will create and lead initiatives to solve complex problems and deliver results to...

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Winning the battle for improved forecast accuracy

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SGS-Maine Pointe and Global Supply Chain Institute’s Three-Part ESG Series Concludes with a Look at How to Achieve ESG Goals with a Positive ROI

The full three-part series is now available, exploring the what, why, and how of ESG

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How MSPs can help in building resilience in supply chains

This week SGS-Maine Pointe is featured in a high-profile in TechTarget, titled “How MSPs can help...

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SGS-Maine Pointe and Starboard Solutions Corp. Partner to Help Customers Respond to Supply Chain Disruption

SGS-Maine Pointe and Starboard's combined rapid end-to-end supply chain strategy and optimization...

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Opinion: Growth will depend on operational strategy

The 2020s may be starting out with unprecedented challenges, but we are seeing hints of a return to...

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Inventory Optimization Holy Grail: Reduce Inventory and Increase Fill Rate

CPG companies are the ones on the hook for making sure product is on retailer shelves, and if you...

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SGS-Maine Pointe Featured in Aerospace Tech Review Magazine, Spring 2022 Issue

SGS-Maine Pointe dominated the Spring issue of Aerospace Tech Review.

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Cycle of Startup Disruption Continues to Advance the Aerospace Industry

IBM, TWA, American Airlines, Nokia, Kodak — what do all these companies have in common?

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Blockchain: The Future of Tracking Aircraft Parts?

Suspected Unapproved Parts (SUPs) is the FAA’s polite term for counterfeit aerospace parts — almost...

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SGS-Maine Pointe discusses challenges and benefits of ESG in supply chain

Although more companies are integrating ESG strategy into their supply chain amid growing...

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Podcast | Embracing the Challenge of ESG in the Supply Chain

ESG is front and center in supply chain strategizing today. But meeting those ethical requirements...

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Maine Pointe Recognized in Forbes’ Annual Best Management Consulting Firms List for the Third Successive Year

The award list, selected by Forbes and Statista, recognizes top consultancies across 16 industries

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How to Lessen the Impact of Supply Chain Challenges

In a Q&A, Maine Pointe CEO Jeff Staub explains how top executives can respond to the complexities...

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The Rebound Podcast: A simple guide to ESG in the supply chain

On this episode of The Rebound, Alan Amling, a distinguished fellow at the University of Tennessee,...

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The Sustainability Equilibrium

Read how Environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards are becoming the norm for...

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Maine Pointe Sponsors the Global Supply Chain Institute's Latest Paper on Best Practices in Environmental, Social and Governance Practices in the Supply Chain

The second in a three-part series, this paper focuses on the best practices related to strategies,...

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Maine Pointe Names Kevin Krot Industry Leader, Aerospace & Defense

Krot Brings Industry Experience and High-Impact Results to Maine Pointe’s Aerospace & Defense...

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Global Supply Chain and Operations Consultancy Maine Pointe Appoints Alfred Baumbusch as COO

Boston, Mass., January 19, 2022 -- Global supply chain and operations consulting firm Maine...

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Maine Pointe Appoints Jeff Staub as New CEO/Former CEO and Founder Steven Bowen, Becomes Advisor to the CEO

Boston, Mass., December 7, 2021 -- Global supply chain and operations consulting firm Maine...

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Maine Pointe Sponsors the Global Supply Chain Institute's Insights Series to Help CEOs and Supply Chain Professionals Navigate the ESG Landscape

Boston, Mass., November 18, 2021 Global supply chain and operations consulting firm Maine Pointe, a...

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Maine Pointe Appoints Robin Lineberger to Board Advisory Role, Enhancing Consultancy’s Aviation, Aerospace & Defense Business

Lineberger Joins Maine Pointe After 35-Year Career Leading Growth and Operations Boston, Mass.,...

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Maine Pointe Takes Number One Spot in Consulting.us Ranking of Top Private Equity Consulting Firms in the US

Maine Pointe continues to expand its private equity footprint with the addition of top industry...

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Maine Pointe CEO Steven Bowen Receives CEO Today Magazine’s 2021 Management Consulting Award

Bowen recognized for his insights into improved supply chain and operations models, and award...

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Maine Pointe Tops Consulting.us' List of Best Supply Chain Consulting Firms

Maine Pointe lands top ranking ahead of larger firms, based on its consistent track record of...

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Maine Pointe Recognized in Forbes Annual Best Management Consulting Firms List for Second Successive Year

Maine Pointe recognized for its unique methodology, flexible onsite/offsite delivery model and...

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Maine Pointe’s 2020 Thought Leadership Reinforces Supply Chain Digitization and Highlights Long-Term Changes to Supply Chain

Global supply chain and operations consultancy delivers subject matter expertise on rethinking the...

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Michigan State University, in Association with Maine Pointe, says Pandemic has Illuminated Weaknesses in Aviation, Aerospace & Defense Supply Chain

New Maine Pointe/MSU executive discussion paper reveals seven practical steps to solve the...

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Maine Pointe Targets Growth in Renewables and New Energy with Appointment of Glenn Hoskin as EVP Energy & Natural Resources

Hoskin brings over 20 years' experience in energy and natural resources delivering insights into...

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Maine Pointe Releases New Perspective Paper, Laying Out A Path For A Digitally-Led Recovery

The pandemic brought hidden supply chain vulnerabilities to light, underscoring the need for...

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Maine Pointe Sponsors University of Tennessee Paper Revealing How Synchronizing Supply Chains with Business Goals Addresses Risk, Overcomes Unexpected Vulnerability

According to UT’s Global Supply Chain Institute paper, today’s climate of disruption has...

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Maine Pointe, in Association with Michigan State University, Says Permanent Supply Chain Changes Are Needed, Starting Now

The pandemic has exposed hidden supply chain vulnerabilities. New Maine Pointe/MSU white paper...

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Companies Struggling Through Shutdown are Turning to Maine Pointe to Remotely Deliver Value-Driven Supply Chain Services

Effective strategy from Maine Pointe goes beyond immediate response to stabilize, recover and...

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Maine Pointe Recognized by Forbes in Annual Best Management Consulting Firms of 2020 List

Maine Pointe is recognized for its unique methodology, hands-on client service and consistent ROI...

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Consulting Magazine Names Maine Pointe’s Katie Ward as one of their 2020 Rising Stars of the Profession

Prestigious acknowledgement recognizes Ward’s supply chain expertise and success in delivering...

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Maine Pointe Offers Practical Advice for PE Firms Looking to Drive Growth and Optimize Value in an Uncertain Marketplace

Maine Pointe’s New 2020 Perspectives Paper Brings an In-Depth Look at Private Equity Dynamics,...

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Maine Pointe Strengthens Focus on Consumer packages Goods and retail with Appointment of Burton White as EVP

Boston, Mass., March 3, 2010 – Global supply chain and operations consulting firm Maine...

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Maine Pointe Expands TVO Operational Due Diligence Offering for Private Equity Firms

Maine Pointe’s pre- and post-acquisition optimization services enhances competitiveness,...

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Maine Pointe’s Mark McTigue Facilitates Panel at Private Equity International Operating Partners Forum in NYC

Private Equity EVP Mark McTigue to Lead Discussion on Leveraging the Supply Chain for Growth...

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Maine Pointe Attends AUSA Expo In Closer Look at How US Army is Investing in the Future

Maine Pointe’s David Grasso and Chris Brumitt to Represent Maine Pointe at Association of the...

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Maine Pointe Targets Growth in Aviation, Aerospace & Defense Industries with Appointment of Industry Leader, David Grasso

Link to coverage published on PRWeb  Grasso appointed as EVP for Aviation, Aerospace & Defense...

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Maine Pointe, in Conjunction with Michigan State University, Releases Future of Rail White Paper

Link to coverage on PRWeb  Paper outlines how to create value for all stakeholders in an era of...

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Maine Pointe Continues Investment in Total Value Optimization (TVO)â„¢ Development with Strategic Hires

Link to coverage on PRWeb  Steve Thevenin appointed EVP, Leader and Organization Improvement and...

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Maine Pointe Appoints R. Adam Smith as VP, Industry Partner in Family Office Sector

Link to coverage on PRWeb  Maine Pointe adds 25-year industry veteran to its rapidly growing family...

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Maine Pointe CEO Steven Bowen Recognized by CEO Today Magazine’s 2019 Management Consulting Award

Link to coverage on PRWeb  Bowen’s recognition by CEO Today highlights accomplishments, Total...

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SGS Acquires Majority Stake in Maine Pointe, a Leading Global Supply Chain and Operations Consultancy

Link to coverage on PRWeb  SGS acquisition will allow Maine Pointe to accelerate its goal of making...

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Latest Maine Pointe Perspectives Paper Shows How Companies Are Navigating The New Commercial Battlefield To Create New Value

Link to coverage on PRWeb  Maine Pointe perspectives paper illustrates how successful companies...

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Steven Bowen, CEO of Maine Pointe, Joins Forbes Business Council

Link to coverage on PRWeb  Author of Total Value Optimization: Transforming Your Global Supply...

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Maine Pointe Shows How Sales & Operations Planning Drives Cost, Cash and Growth in New Perspective Paper

Link to coverage on PR Web  Maine Pointe illustrates common c-suite failures, and best practices...

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Jamie Loder Appointed by Maine Pointe as Vice President, Industry Partner for Private Equity

Link to coverage on PR Web  Maine Pointe expands its European business by appointing Jamie Loder to...

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Maine Pointe’s Mark McTigue Promoted to Executive VP, Private Equity, North America

Global supply chain and operations consultancy drives sustainable EBITDA and cash improvements...

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Maine Pointe Shows Shareholder Value is Inextricably Linked to Supply Chain Performance in University of Tennessee White Paper

New white paper illustrates how progressive supply chain organizations are increasing shareholder...

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Rex Clothier Appointed as VP, Industry Partner for Consumer Packaged Goods Sector at Maine Pointe

Clothier to give presentation on optimizing the supply chain at Institute for Supply Management...

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Maine Pointe Appoints Janice Pinson as EVP of Maine Pointe Academy to Advance End-to-End Supply Chain Optimization

Maine Pointe advances its goal of becoming the most sought-after global supply chain and operations...

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Consulting Magazine Recognizes Steven Bowen, CEO of Maine Pointe, with Global Leaders in Consulting Award

Link to press release on PRWeb Global supply chain and operations consulting firm Maine Pointe...

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Maine Pointe Ramps up its Talent Acquisition Strategy with Appointment of Mary Lyons as EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer

Global supply chain and operations consulting firm Maine Pointe has reaffirmed its commitment to...

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Chris Brumitt Appointed Vice President, Aerospace & Defense at Maine Pointe

Global supply chain and operations consultancy continues to strengthen its executive industry team...

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Maine Pointe Reinforces Commitment to Oil & Gas Sector with New Appointments

Global supply chain and operations consultancy continues to strengthen its executive industry team...

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Maine Pointe Supports Doctors Without Borders, Stand Up to Cancer, and Harry Chapin Food Bank

Donations totaling $60,000 raised at Maine Pointe's annual company...

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Maine Pointe Case Study Featured in University of Tennessee Study Redefining Supply Chain Integration

  Paper shows Maine Pointe Total Value Optimization methodology for driving cost out, releasing...

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Maine Pointe Recognized by Consulting Magazine with 2018 Global Leaders in Consulting Award

  Maine Pointe's CEO Steven Bowen cited by leading publication for his excellence in influence ...

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Maine Pointe Becomes Bonfire Partner, Strengthening its Strategic Procurement and Data Analytics TVO Capabilities

  Enabling digital transformation across clients' end-to-end supply chain, connecting data and...

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Maine Pointe Wins Two Major European Engagements as it Builds Global Capabilities in Europe and Beyond

  CMO Simon Knowles Takes Broader Role in Expanding Maine Pointe's Pan-European Business (Boston,...

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New Private Equity Survey From Maine Pointe Reveals Evolving Role of Operating Partners; Measurable Effectiveness in Operating Success Often Unclear

PE partners indicate direct initiatives, skilled resources and formal process as key factors in...

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Corporate Leaders Under Pressure to Deliver on Performance

Steven Bowen, Chairman and CEO of Maine Pointe, describes new-economy challenges and solutions in...

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Maine Pointe Becomes Alteryx Partner

Maine Pointe uniquely positioned to leverage data and help senior executives create a demand-driven...

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Maine Pointe Recognized as One of Consulting Magazine's Seven Small Jewels, 2018

(Boston, Mass. – February 15, 2018) Maine Pointe, a global operational implementation consulting...

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Maine Pointe Recognized as One of the "20 Most Promising Data Analytics Solution Providers 2018"

Boston, Mass. – February 12, 2018 — Maine Pointe LLC, a global, operational implementation...

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Stress Test Procurement, Logistics and Operations for Business Betterment

This article was originally published by EBN, the premier online community for supply chain...

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Michael Notarangeli Appointed EVP Logistics at Maine Pointe

Maine Pointe continues to strengthen its leadership team to support further TVO delivery...

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Free Webcast: Overcoming Supply Chain Complexities For Competitive Advantage

Maine Pointe and the Global Supply Chain Institute, UT, invite you to join their senior executive...

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Maine Pointe Becomes Tableau Alliance Partner

(Boston, Mass. December 7, 2017) Global operational implementation consulting firm, Maine...

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Maine Pointe supports The Harry Chapin Food Bank with $51,750 donation to help feed people in need in Southwest Florida

Maine Pointe's donation will help the Harry Chapin Food Bank to support the nearly 160,000 people...

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Increasing Supply Chain Complexities Threaten Profits

Steve Bowen’s new book “Total Value Optimization” describes the pressure today’s corporate...

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Maine Pointe Sponsors UT Global Supply Chain Institute White Paper on Supply Chain Best Practices

Cross-functional collaboration and supply chain integration are challenging business goals that...

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A New Addition and Focused Leadership for Maine Pointe's Private Equity Team

Maine Pointe continues to strengthen its Private Equity team, appointing Bill Shine as EVP Private...

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Alfred Baumbusch Appointed EVP Operations, North America

Maine Pointe continues to strengthen its operations consulting team with latest addition who brings...

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Maine Pointe Named Among '30 Most Trustworthy Companies of 2017' by The Silicon Review Magazine

(Boston, Mass. September 13, 2017) — Maine Pointe today announced The Silicon Review Magazine has...

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Maine Pointe Welcomes Mark McTigue, VP Private Equity

Maine Pointe continues to strengthen its Private Equity consulting team with latest addition who...

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Mark Montanari is Maine Pointe's New VP Chemicals and Oil & Gas

Maine Pointe continues to strengthen its chemicals and oil & gas consulting team with latest...

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New Paper Outlines How Combining Data Analytics with Supply Chain and Operations Expertise Can Extract Unique Value for Companies

Maine Pointe shares its perspective and examples of how executives can turn data into dollars...

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Maine Pointe Becomes a Member and Sponsor of the Global Supply Chain Institute

(Boston, Mass. – April 12, 2017) Maine Pointe, a global operational implementation consulting...

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Maine Pointe Appoints Two New Sales Leaders to its European Team

(Boston, Mass - March 23, 2017) Maine Pointe is pleased to announce the addition of Michael...

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David Kleine Appointed Executive Vice President, Industrial Manufacturing & Services of Maine Pointe

Maine Pointe continues to strengthen its team with latest addition who brings over 30 years of...

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Maine Pointe Named One of Consulting Magazine's Seven Small Jewels to Watch in 2017

(Boston, Mass. – February 23, 2017) Maine Pointe, a global operational implementation consulting...

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Maine Pointe Launches New Online Tool to Help CxOs Assess Supply Chain Maturity and Value Opportunities

Free assessment provides quantification of potential EBITDA improvements (Boston, Mass – February...

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Maine Pointe Sponsored Water Well Transforming Lives in Africa

More than 240 cleft children will lead healthier lives thanks to the money raised during Maine...

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Derek Kurzenknabe Appointed VP Chemicals and Oil & Gas of Maine Pointe

Maine Pointe continues to strengthen its Chemicals and Oil & Gas team with latest addition who...

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Maine Pointe Continues to Advance Growth and Delivery Goals in 2017 with Exciting Internal Promotions

(Boston, Mass - January 17, 2017) Maine Pointe has announced two important organizational...

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UK Manufacturing: Five Short-Term Productivity Improvement Initiatives for 2017

Brexit: Improving productivity is now, more than ever, an imperative for UK manufacturers In...

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Maine Pointe supports Smile Train with $60,200 donation to help improve the health and lives of children in developing countries born with cleft lip and/or cleft palate

More than 240 cleft children will lead healthier lives thanks to the money raised during Maine...

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Maine Pointe Recognized as One of the 20 Most Promising Procurement Solution Providers 2016 by CIOReview

(Boston, Mass. December 19, 2016) — Maine Pointe LLC, a global, implementation-focused consulting...

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Maine Pointe  Industry Perspectives: A 2-5% EBITDA Opportunity for the US Construction Industry

Capturing market share while protecting and growing margins The US construction industry is booming...

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Martin Reeser Appointed V.P. Food & Beverage of Maine Pointe

Maine Pointe continues to strengthen its Food and Beverage consulting team with latest addition who...

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Maine Pointe Sponsored Water Well in Africa Brings Safe Water to Over 4,500 People

  Bringing a safe, clean water supply to Bukoma village Uganda (Boston, Mass. – Oct 17, 2016) As...

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New Private Equity Survey Reveals Importance, Techniques and Value Derived from Operational Due Diligence

  Maine Pointe strengthens Operational Due Diligence and Implementation offerings   (Boston, Mass....

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Teresa Garti Appointed V.P. Private Equity of Maine Pointe

Maine Pointe continues to strengthen its Private Equity consulting team with latest addition who...

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Maine Pointe appoints Garry Smith to its European Leadership Team

Building on Maine Pointe's Momentum in Europe - (Boston, Mass 12 July 2016) Maine Pointe is pleased...

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Maine Pointe appoints David Ferreira to its Board of Directors

Maine Pointe is pleased to announce the addition of Mr David Ferreira to its Board of Directors. Mr...

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Maine Pointe welcomes its new Chief Financial Officer, Susan O'Shea

Private Equity and commercial experience enhances core capabilities and underpins growth...

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Maine Pointe Perspective Paper: Six Key Initiatives for US Chemicals Executives

Drive change and EBITDA & Cash improvement now  This short paper discusses 6 key actions that U.S...

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Maine Pointe Perspective Paper: Restaurant Margin Improvement

Achieving operational excellence inside your multi-unit restaurants Few people in the restaurant...

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Maine Pointe's Ian Hedding featured in DownstreamBusiness.com

Following the release of his Perspectives paper,  A $100M EBITDA Opportunity for Oil Refiners,...

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Miklos Klempa Appointed Industry Leader, Industrial Manufacturing & Services

Miklos Klempa, a highly experienced executive, has been appointed Executive Vice President,...

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Webinar: Timing of operating improvements across the investment lifecycle

Join Maine Pointe's Private Equity Executives for our live Webinar on Thursday 17 March 2016 12:00...

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Janice Pinson appointed EVP Talent Management of Maine Pointe

Janice Pinson, a senior Human Resources and organizational development specialist, has been...

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New Report Details a $100M EBITDA Opportunity for North American Oil Refiners

Now is the time for maritime shipping From a crude logistics standpoint, we are witnessing one of...

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Jim Mynaugh Appointed Executive Vice President, Operations Excellence of Maine Pointe

Jim Mynaugh, a highly experienced executive, has been appointed Executive Vice President,...

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Maine Pointe supports injured service men and women with $13,500 donation to Wounded Warrior Project and $4,050 for Help for Heroes

The Maine Pointe team raised $17,550 to support injured service men and women in the U.S and U.K...

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Maine Pointe Supports Injured Servicemen and Women with Donations Totaling $17,500

  The Maine Pointe team raised $13,500 for Wounded Warrior Project® and $4,050 for Help for Heroes...

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Dotta Roberts Appointed Executive Vice President, Talent Development of Maine Pointe

Dotta Roberts, a senior organizational development leader, has been appointed Executive...

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Bryan Youd Appointed Executive Vice President, Logistics of Maine Pointe

Bryan Youd, a senior business executive has been appointed Executive Vice President, Logistics of...

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New Report Details New Reality in the Oil & Gas Industry

  Maine Pointe shares perspectives on how recent developments and future trends present both...

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Maine Pointe Survey Reveals Operating Partner Model Connection to Accelerated Value for Private Equity Firms

Room for Continued Growth as Concept is still in its infancy in Europe compared to the U.S....

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Today, Maine Pointe announced that  William “Bill” Forster , an industry veteran with 35 years...

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William Forster to Build Momentum in Maine Pointe's Food & Beverage Practice

Internal Move Highlights Firm's Growing Emphasis on Helping Food & Beverage Companies Transform...

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David Jadwin Appointed Vice President, Private Equity of Maine Pointe

Maine Pointe Continues Strengthening its Team with Latest Addition Who Brings Over 25 Years of...

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Maine Pointe Announces New Board of Directors To Support Growth Trajectory

Senior Executives from Leading International Companies Bring Greater Depth and Expertize to Company...

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Maine Pointe Announces New Board of Directors To Support Growth Trajectory

Senior Executives from Leading International Companies Bring Greater Depth and Expertize to Company...

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Overcoming Rail Logistics Congestion in the Chemical Industry

Optimizing chemical rail logistics operations in an ever more congested North American rail system...

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Richard Rorschach Joins Maine Pointe’s Oil & Gas Practice

Industry Veteran Has Track Record of Helping Oil & Gas Companies Improve Performance (Boston, Mass....

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Riding On to Honor Family, Friends, and Cherished Colleagues

Doing his part for the cancer fight keeps founder Steven Bowen competing in the rigorous Pan-Mass...

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Maine Pointe Strengthens Growth Trajectory with Expansion of Leadership Roles

President Anthony Prosser Becomes CEO While Founder Steven Bowen Takes on New Duties as Chairman...

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Maine Pointe Opens Calgary, Alberta Office

Presence Establishes Focal Point for Work with North American Oil and Gas/Mining Leaders (Boston,...

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Veteran Maine Pointe Executive Appointed Chief Consulting Officer

William (Bill) Forster, Executive Vice President and one of the founding executives of Maine...

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