THE SUPPLY CHAIN EVANGELIST BLOG

Procurement
Anna McGovern, CPIM, CSCP

Navigating the Complexities of Plastics Recycling in Procurement: A Balancing Act

In today’s blog, we explore the challenging world of Post-Consumer Resin (PCR) versus virgin resin, discussing key aspects like cost dynamics, availability issues, and the critical role of Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs). I tackle the tough questions: How do pricing and availability affect our sustainability goals? What are the implications for various industries, from food and beverage to medical and high-performance applications?

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strategic technology upgrades
Supply Chain
Anna McGovern, CPIM, CSCP

A Strategic Approach To Technology Upgrades

In today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, it’s tempting to jump onto the newest trends and upgrades. But is every technology upgrade worth the investment? Let’s delve into this critical question.

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Procurement
Anna McGovern, CPIM, CSCP

Why Supply Chain Excellence Is the Answer to Today’s Manufacturing Challenges

Anna McGovern has a massive consulting toolkit to help her clients: From sales and operations planning to value chain analysis, procurement/strategic sourcing, network optimization through end-to-end capacity planning, and more.
But with the Tompkins Ventures network at her back, the managing director of Pondview Consulting, LLC has expanded her client offerings into the realm of the unlimited.

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Procurement
Anna McGovern, CPIM, CSCP

Transforming a Side Gig into Full-time Consulting

Anna McGovern has a massive consulting toolkit to help her clients: From sales and operations planning to value chain analysis, procurement/strategic sourcing, network optimization through end-to-end capacity planning, and more.
But with the Tompkins Ventures network at her back, the managing director of Pondview Consulting, LLC has expanded her client offerings into the realm of the unlimited.

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