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Boston University’s Sourcing Transformation

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In 2017, a strategy consultant was hired to do a top-to-bottom assessment of the Boston University procurement program. Facilities sourcing and construction contracting were centralized in the procurement department. Once that requisition is approved, it becomes a purchase order. This is not a purchase made very often. “I

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The Importance of Energy Transition and Sustainability in the Logistics and Supply Chain Industry

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Reliance on fossil fuels creates additional challenges: Economic Vulnerability: Volatile oil prices and geopolitical conflicts increase financial risks. Businesses face heightened uncertainty in managing costs and securing stable energy supplies. Transparent sourcing practices build trust among consumers and investors.

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No Balloons Needed: Practical Moves to Navigate Tariff Volatility

Logistics Viewpoints

Trade policies are constantly evolving, forcing companies to assess how these changes impact customer demand, supply networks, fulfillment strategies, and cost to serve. Manufacturing plants are deeply entrenched; tied to infrastructure, suppliers, skilled labor, and regulatory requirements.

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What the New Administration Could Mean for Your Business

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Restricting visa programs like the H-2B visa , which many seasonal businesses depend on, could exacerbate existing labor shortages, resulting in increased labor costs (higher wages), project delays and operational challenges. Note: this change affects individual taxpayers rather than providing employer cost savings.

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ERP for Automotive Distributors

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For example, an ERP for automotive distributors needs to include not just a standard sales function but also allow for automotive-specific processes like call-offs and contract pricing, as well as other processes like returns and lot traceability. There are several business processes that an ERP must have to support automotive distribution.

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Alleviating the Uncertainty of Peak Season: The Role of Home Delivery in 2024

Logistics Viewpoints

Given the many aspects of retail operations outside a business’ control—from supply chain disruptions and labor shortages to inflation and interest rates impacting both operational costs and customer behavior—the fulfillment challenge this peak holiday season is acute.

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The Ultimate Guide to Fleet Management: Strategies to Control and Optimize Your Processes

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Image source: iStocks | The Ultimate Guide to Fleet Management: Strategies to Control and Optimize Your Processes Investing in a fleet management system results in an improvement in internal processes, which directly reflects the quality of the service provided to the end customer.