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Sustainable Supply Chains Reduce Environmental Footprint

Tom Spencer

Switching to eco-friendly transportation options, such as electric vehicles and hybrid trucks, helps reduce emissions. Sourcing materials and products locally reduces the distance goods need to travel, thus lowering transportation emissions. This strategy also supports local economies and reduces the risk of supply chain disruptions.

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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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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.

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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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Managing Risks in Manufacturing Projects: Essentials and Best Practices

Epicflow

Supply chain disruption involves raw material shortages, delays in transportation, trade restrictions, and more. Risks related to advanced technology use Even though manufacturers implement the latest technologies to increase operational efficiency, these technologies may pose additional risks.

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Top 10 Consulting Firms in the Middle East

Management Consulted

Bain’s major industries of importance in the Middle East include Airlines & Transportation, Media, Mining, Oil & Gas, Retail, Private Equity, Social & Public Sector, Technology, Telecommunications, Utilities and Alternative energy (the oil will run out one day!). in revenue (wow!). Bain & Company. Roland Berger.