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Boston University’s Sourcing Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

In 2017, a strategy consultant was hired to do a top-to-bottom assessment of the Boston University procurement program. Randall Moore was hired as the new chief procurement officer in May. Facilities sourcing and construction contracting were centralized in the procurement department. This is not a purchase made very often. “I

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What the New Administration Could Mean for Your Business

WorkWave

These might include discounts for purchasing electric lawn equipment or energy-efficient pest control solutions. Commercial Cleaning Industry Tax credits: Potential investment tax credits for purchasing energy-efficient or sustainable cleaning technologies might help commercial cleaning companies offset the cost of green upgrades.

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The Strategic Importance of Global Procurement

Logistics Bureau

Procurement has never played such an important role in the increasingly globalised economy. Has procurement fundamentally changed itself in the past 10 years? Strategic Procurement can mean totally different things in different industries and sectors. The time when Procurement was almost a synonym to Purchasing has long gone.

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No Balloons Needed: Practical Moves to Navigate Tariff Volatility

Logistics Viewpoints

Instead of broad, theoretical solutions, we need to go deeper and identify the tangible levers companies can pull to adapt. Pre-Buying Inventory is another option, allowing companies to purchase additional stock before tariff hikes take effect to minimize short-term cost increases. So, what can supply chain leaders do right now?

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Fulfillment vs. Micro-Fulfillment with Corey Apirian

The Logistics of Logistics

Corey, CEO of Davinci Micro Fulfillment , supports brands with an end-to-end solution for efficient direct-to-consumer eCommerce fulfillment. Key Takeaways: Fulfillment vs. Micro-Fulfillment Corey Apirian, CEO of Davinci Micro Fulfillment, supports brands with an end-to-end solution for efficient direct-to-consumer eCommerce fulfillment.

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Autonomous Business Planning Is Not Only Possible, It Has Already Been Achieved

Logistics Viewpoints

At a division of one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies, 85% autonomy on manufacturing plans and 95% acceptance of proposed purchase orders has been achieved. But when he presents this to many companies, they don’t believe it. “I You don’t act on a forecast; you act on what you purchase. You manufacture stuff.

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Setlog presents OSCA software at LogiMAT

Logistics Business Magazine

Software company Setlog will present its enhanced SCM software OSCA at the LogiMAT intralogistics trade fair in Stuttgart (31st May – 2nd June). In Hall 7 Booth C61, the supply chain experts from Bochum will demonstrate the IT tool’s five solutions. The tool is used by more than 150 brands worldwide.