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Sustainable Supply Chains Reduce Environmental Footprint

Tom Spencer

For example, Adidas has launched initiatives to produce shoes from ocean plastic waste , turning a pollutant into a valuable consumer product. Companies are implementing various strategies to minimize waste production, from the design phase, lean manufacturing techniques, to end-of-life management.

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Managing Risks in Manufacturing Projects: Essentials and Best Practices

Epicflow

Supply chain disruption involves raw material shortages, delays in transportation, trade restrictions, and more. In addition, problems with equipment may cause additional risks related to workers’ safety and product quality. In addition, geopolitical tensions and military conflicts don’t add to supply chain stability.

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Career Launchpad: The value of joining an MBB Firm

Tom Spencer

My career path has taken me through consulting, joining a startup and becoming an operator, and then returning to consulting at an MBB firm. I wanted to dive deep into the transportation industry and build my expertise and network there. Why choose an MBB consulting firm? Three main reasons.

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Startups: Picking the right opportunity for your career

Tom Spencer

Identify the areas that you are passionate about Consulting provided me with exposure to various industries, but I realized I wanted to delve deeper into the world of transportation. These startups have usually been in operation for around five years, have substantial funding, and have products that have achieved product-market fit.

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Oil’s Boom-and-Bust Cycle May Be Over. Here’s Why

Harvard Business

In November, United States’ crude oil production exceeded 10 million barrels per day for the first time since 1970, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). output comes from fracking operations that have cut costs dramatically since slumping prices in 2014 forced dozens of companies into bankruptcy.

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Consultants – A dime a dozen for MBA Applications

Tom Spencer

Use concrete metrics to demonstrate your contributions, such as cost savings, revenue growth, or operational improvements. For example, some of my peers at my MBB firm took on internal rotations as Chiefs of Staff for senior leadership, gaining unique insights into global consulting operations.

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The Rise of FinTech in Supply Chains

Harvard Business

They include new enterprises such as Orbian , Prime Revenue , C2FO , Taulia , and Ariba as well as new operations launched by traditional financial service firms such as Citi Group, HSBC, BNP Paribas, and Deutsche Bank. Operations in a Connected World. the supplier gets $9,959 of the $10,000). Insight Center. Sponsored by Accenture.