Boston Freight Manufacturing Procurement 
Supply Chain Shaman
APRIL 15, 2020
My first focus was on China sourcing. China was the source of over 90% of PPE.) I gave thanks when the Patriots jet—championed by Mass General and Robert Kraft (owner of the Patriots)—landed in Boston with a million masks. Figure 1 shows a market-by-market planning model by a sinus drug manufacturer. Recovery Team.
Talking Logistics
JUNE 30, 2015
In the last decade, many companies, especially those with manufacturing operations, have evolved direct materials sourcing from an administrative function to a strategic procurement process. As a strategic process, transportation procurement may still seem very tedious and challenging. Be demand driven.
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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
JULY 21, 2020
This has proved to be a major source of risk. Poor business continuity planning, lack of risk management programs and single source suppliers, have magnified the impact of such risks. A significant paradigm shift in procurement and inventory control is an emerging area of focus.
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 19, 2021
In April of 2005, just a month after completing my first half marathon (and vowing I would never run a full marathon in my life), I went to the finish line at the Boston Marathon and saw Team Hoyt for the first time. Team Hoyt became a fixture at the Boston Marathon, completing the race 32 times, while running another 40 marathons as well.
Jaggaer
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Does today’s rise in category complexity increase the delays, complications, and headaches in your procurement operations? Complexity has become a significant concern in the world of procurement. Another example is the complexity that emerges when manufacturing requires a rare metal—something Rob Anthony has experienced in the past.
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
The GCC chemical industry is second largest manufacturing industry in value add, after refining. Overcoming these challenges, regional chemical manufacturers and suppliers are now forced to rethink and readjust their global supply chain model. Supporting localisation – To increase resilience, means to decentralise sourcing.
Talking Logistics
APRIL 15, 2016
Today marks the three-year anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings, a sad and scary day, especially those of us living in the Boston area. May their memory continue to be a source of strength and comfort to their families and friends and us all. February 2016 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI).
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