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pausecontent[0]='<b>Boston Industrial Profiled in Material Handling Management Magazine</b><br><a title="Read article..." href="http://mhmonline.com/industrial-technology/doing-more-less-8201/"><img src="http://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs084/1102532372784/img/42.jpg" height="164" width="121" ALIGN=RIGHT style="margin-right:10px"></a>Boston Industrial\'s project with one of Caterpillar\'s largest dealers was recently profiled in the November 2009 edition of Material Handling Management. Instrumental to the success of the Cleveland Brothers Equipment parts depot was the design and integration of efficient processes, equipment and WMS using TECSYS as the software backbone. The article, entitled "Doing More With Less", highlights the efforts of BIC and the project team in developing and implementing practical solutions in a dynamic environment. The title of the article echoes a common theme for successful Supply Chain organizations operating in the 2010\'s - \'How do we do more with less?\'<br><a href="http://mhmonline.com/industrial-technology/doing-more-less-8201/">Read more...</a>'

pausecontent[1]='<b>Boston Scientific Operates World Class Manufacturing Center in Costa Rica</b><br><img src="/archive/uploaded_images/40-722072.jpg" height="159" width="267" ALIGN=LEFT style="margin-right:10px">Boston Scientific recently opened its World Class Manufacturing Center of Excellence in San Jose, Costa Rica. President Oscar ARIAS Sanchez assisted in the ribbon-cutting ceremony, and commented that the Manufacturing operation will be one of the most efficient in Costa Rica history, and the Country\'s first LEED certified building.<a href="/archive/2010/01/boston-scientific-operates-world-class.html">Read more...</a>'

pausecontent[2]='<b>Boston Industrial Consulting Expands Its Simulation Capabilities</b><br>As business operations become more complex and diverse, the value of simulating a new process, equipment line change or conveyor layout proves to be beneficial. Through uniquely designed simulation, Boston Industrial is able to accurately predict and analyze the impact of new layouts or processes to provide clients with reliable information to make better decisions. <a href="/archive/2009/10/boston-industrial-consulting-expands_26.html">Read more...</a><img src="/images/simweb.jpg" height="109" width="267" ALIGN=RIGHT style="margin-right:10px">'

pausecontent[3]='<b>Bluefin Hires BIC to Create its Expanded Manufacturing Operation!</b><br>Boston Industrial Consulting (BIC), teaming with Jacobs Engineering Group, was recently selected by Bluefin Robotics Corporation to design its new Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Assembly and Test Operation. The expanded operation will allow Bluefin to transition from a limited production job shop, to a mass manufacturing Lean based operation.<br><br>Since the award, BIC has worked closely with Jacobs and Bluefin to determine spatial and facility requirements, incorporating high growth with Lean Manufacturing techniques. Several proposed concepts of operation have been developed that will allow for more efficient production techniques to be incorporated into the manufacturing operation. <a href="/archive/2009/10/bluefin-hires-bic-to-create-its.html">Read more...</a>'
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pausecontent[3]='<table><tr><td align="center"><a href="http://www.necn.com/Boston/Business/2009/04/23/Hundreds-of-jobs-saved-by/1240524073.html" style="text-align:center; font-size:10px;" target="_blank"><img src="/images/SouthwickVid.jpg"></a></td><td style="font-size:14px; vetrical-align:top;"><b>BIC Helps Southwick Clothing Sew Up Operational Savings!</b><br>Southwick Clothing LLC, a division of Brooks Brothers / Retail Brands, recently hired Boston Industrial Consulting to improve its efficiency and reduce its real estate burden within its Suit Manufacturing Operation. BIC has developed a new manufacturing layout and is in the process of implementing Southwick Clothing’s new State-of-the-Art Suit and Pant making facility at 20 Computer Drive in Haverhill, MA. <a href="/archive/2009/04/bic-helps-southwick-clothing-sew-up.html">Read more...</a>'

pausecontent[4]='<b>BIC Drives VIP Parts, Tires and Service to Higher Level of Efficiency!</b><br>VIP Parts, Tires and Service is New England’s largest privately held automotive parts and accessories chain. Based in Lewiston, Maine, VIP operates 57 stores in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. VIP was founded in 1958, and merged with Quirk Tire to become one of the leading automotive distributors in New England. <br>VIP turned to BIC looking for help to optimize their Distribution operation by examining utilization of space, equipment, process, and technology.  The critical focus was to optimize the efficiency and capacity of their operation, while maintaining their high level of service to their customers. <a href="/archive/2009/04/bic-drives-vip-parts-tires-and-service.html">Read more...</a>'

pausecontent[5]='<b>Federal Supply Schedule Contract to Boston Industrial Consulting, Inc.</b><br>Boston Industrial Consulting, Inc., a leading provider of Industrial Engineering and Operations Management Consulting services is pleased to announce its award of a 5-year contract to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA).  BIC will focus on providing Operational Engineering services for Supply Chain projects, as well as Distribution, Warehousing and Material Handling programs.  The contract allows Government Agencies to take advantage of BICs full portfolio of effective and practical solutions, experience personnel and unbiased solutions. <a href="/archive/2009/04/federal-supply-schedule-contract-to.html">Read more...</a><img src="/images/GSALogo.gif" height="89.5" width="198" ALIGN=RIGHT>'

pausecontent[6]='<b>BIC Design Maximizes Cleveland Brothers CAT Warehouse Efficiency!</b><br>Cleveland Brothers Caterpillar, one of the country’s largest dealerships, worked with BIC over the past 2 years to create an efficient parts depot encompassing facility design and development of storage requirements for their new 85,000sf Parts Distribution Center in State College, PA. The DC, while supporting a large cross-dock and retail store, mainly services 30 branches throughout 78 Mid-Atlantic counties, as well as their own repair operations. <a href="/archive/2009/01/bic-design-maximizes-cleveland-brothers_15.html">Read more...</a>'*/