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The timeline for reshoring just became now.

Joseph Esteves — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:08:42 GMT

Maine Pointe CEO Joseph Esteves discusses how recent policy moves change the decision criteria and timeline for reshoring.

The ABCs of Efficiency: How Smart Inventory Control Transforms Warehouses

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 04:49:09 GMT

In an era of increasing supply chain disruptions, persistent labor shortages, and shifting consumer expectations, agility is no longer optional—it is essential. The answer often lies in a fundamental but overlooked area: the warehouse floor.

Effective inventory control and strategic reslotting are the critical first steps to maximizing warehouse efficiency, reducing operational costs, and meeting customer demands with speed and accuracy.

Inventory Management and ABC Slotting is a key process in warehouse and supply chain operations for optimizing storage and picking efficiency. This article explores how a data-driven approach to inventory control, paired with regular reslotting practices, can transform warehouse operations—boosting productivity, minimizing picking errors, and creating a more agile supply chain.

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Building for the Future - Canada and Energy Independence | Insights | Maine Pointe

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 15:37:01 GMT

Over the previous decade, major investors largely steered clear of new energy infrastructure projects in Canada. But that’s about to change. With the new Carney government eager to treat Canada’s natural resources as a strategic asset, oil and gas executives we speak to see promising times ahead. As excitement and optimism build, it’s critical that companies don’t forget about the importance of managing costs and building a sustainable supply chain.

In the article, ‘Building for the Future - Canada and Energy Independence: Making the Most of Canada’s Energy Opportunity’, author Sheehan Gallagher, Maine Pointe Managing Director, Energy, reminds decision makers that as prospects for Canada’s energy industry brighten, it’s important to stay focused on cost discipline, with questions to consider to regarding how much work is needed to insulate their business from market-related risks.

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Survival of the Fittest: Weathering Downturns and Transition in the Chemical Industry

sottley@mainpointe.com (Stephen Ottley) — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 18:40:06 GMT

In May and June, most listed Chemical companies announced their Q1 2025 results. While some fared better than others, there were several common threads: uncertainty created by trade tariffs, with true impact unknown; softening demand varied by region and commodities, most notably in Europe; and modified or removed year-end guidance. At the time of this writing (late July 2025), over the next eight weeks or so, large Chemical companies will be announcing Q2 results. What should we expect? More of the same.

U.S. Administration Mandates to Lower Drug Pricing: Potential Impacts on North American and Global Pharmaceutical Companies - Actions to Take Now

Maine Pointe — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:36:57 GMT

The Trump Administration’s Executive Order on drug pricing is set to reshape the pharmaceutical landscape, with sweeping implications for pricing transparency, global competition, and supply chain resilience. From Most Favored Nation pricing to operational agility, this guide outlines five critical actions to protect margins, ensure compliance, and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market.

Super DUG 2025: Key Takeways and Insights

Maine Pointe — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 03:06:07 GMT

The U.S. oil & gas sector faces a complex mix of challenges and opportunities. To thrive, companies must be agile, focus on controllable costs, and ready to capitalize on strategic openings, especially in a volatile global market.

Control Costs to Fuel Growth | Insights | Maine Pointe

Maine Pointe — Tue, 06 May 2025 16:48:46 GMT

Rising costs, stubborn interest rates, nearly unprecedented economic uncertainty, and weak demand for assets are among the many reasons private equity firms should focus on savings across their portfolio - but how you cut costs matters. In his article, Maine Pointe’s Neel Malkani Managing Director, Private Equity recommends a five-step strategic approach to cost control that fuels growth, noting that savings achieved are much more likely to improve overall company health and leave it stronger than before.

Navigating Tariff Challenges | Insights | Maine Pointe

Maine Pointe — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 20:40:58 GMT

Tariff news is disrupting global supply chains and trade dynamics, forcing businesses to reconsider their end-to-end supply chains and footprint. While many companies have been preparing for tariff impacts, tactical solutions often fail to consider the broader context or long-term implications. In Maine Pointe’s ‘Navigating Tariff Challenges: Mitigating Impacts, Driving Strategic Adaptation’, we recommend a phased framework response, with realistic goals and actions to help mitigate tariff impacts on supply chains and global business operations and identify opportunities for strategic adaptation.

Ready to create a resilient, adaptable end-to-end supply chain that can better withstand tariffs and other future challenges? Read our overview to learn more - and reach out to discuss.

Tariff Implications on Canadian Oil | Insights | Maine Pointe

Maine Pointe — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 23:49:40 GMT

The U.S. is Canada's biggest customer for oil & gas, importing over 3 million barrels per day of crude oil. The potential tariff imposition by the U.S. government on Canadian oil and gas could have significant implications for the industry, economic relations, and consumers, including increased costs for Canadian producers, possible retaliation and trade disputes, and impact on North American energy security. What should industry decision makers and policy makers do next? Read Maine Pointe’s thought leadership perspective, ‘Tariff Implications: Potential Impacts of Tariffs on Canadian Oil & Gas Producers’ to learn more and reach out to us to discuss.

The Tariff Challenge 2025 | Insights | Maine Pointe

Maine Pointe — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 19:07:52 GMT

The forecast for the oil & gas industry remains bright, but brace for some short-term uncertainty. Each March, the annual CERAWeek event occurs in Houston, bringing together industry executives, policy influencers, and thought leaders to discuss the state of the global Energy industry. In the spirit of CERAWeek, Maine Pointe’s Sheehan Gallagher dives into details of what companies need to be aware of in 2025, and where to focus their efforts to navigate industry headwinds and take advantage of tailwinds. (the article expands on Maine Pointe’s piece published on LinkedIn in January, “Forecasting Energy and Oil & Gas in 2025: Harnessing Trends & Cultivating Opportunities.”)