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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. It was like a trip through Hell.

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Warehouse automation surging ahead despite predicted slowdown

Freight Waves

DHL scales automation Logistics giant DHL Group announced a purchase order with Boston Dynamics in May for 1,000 more units of its package-handling “ Stretch ” robot. According to DHL’s news release, the purchase builds upon a warehouse technology partnership between both companies that started in 2018. Autopicker 2.0

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ToolsGroup Acquires Mi9 Retail’s Demand Management Business

ToolsGroup

Mi9 Retail’s Demand Management business was formerly known as JustEnough Software. BOSTON (Nov 8, 2021) – ToolsGroup , a global leader in supply chain planning and optimization software, today announced its acquisition of Mi9 Retail’s Demand Management business. About Accel-KKR.

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The Fishtail Story with Marc Held

The Logistics of Logistics

Marc is the Co-founder and CEO of Fishtail, a Boston based fintech company that empowers freight forwarders to finance the movement and procurement of goods – for small and medium businesses (SMBs) around the world. Marc Held and Joe Lynch discuss the Fishtail story. About Marc Held. Key Takeaways: The Fishtail Story.

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Supply Chain & Logistics News Round Up (September 23rd-27th)

Logistics Viewpoints

I attended multiple events focused on the built environment, embodied carbon, digital decarbonization tools, and storytelling. Within the last agreement, Microsoft will purchase energy from Three Mile Island to power its data centers that are located within the state.

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Global Study Reveals 52% of Vital Digital Supply Chain Transformation Efforts Hamstrung by Skills and Labor Crunch

ToolsGroup

Our findings reveal increasing investments in software, automation and people.”. As supply chain challenges become more frequent and intense, company leaders are increasingly focused on implementing solutions that can help them better manage risk, bypass skills shortage and become more resilient.”. About ToolsGroup.

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How Supply Chain Leaders Make Sustainability Their Core Mission

Logistics Viewpoints

But it’s important to remember that while customers want their purchases fast, sometimes even the next day, many care about the environmental impact of that delivery as well. They can even invest in simulation and modeling software that will help them plan green warehouses from the ground up and in the right location. Rethink Process.