Book Reviews
Philosophical Aesthetics
Quantum Computing
Global Value Chains
Peace and Stability Operations
Autonomous Intelligent Enterprise
Artificial Intelligence
Global Value Chains
How Resilient Is America's Food Supply Chain?
US food supply chains face significant national security risks from climate change, weather disruptions, and heavy import dependencies. University research reveals serious structural vulnerabilities requiring advanced technology and improved decision-making from manufacturers, government, and consumers.
Global Value Chains
Combating Malnutrition with Science
The global population is expected to reach 10.3 billion people, while climate change continues to threaten food production more and more. Scientists propose a new green revolution using alternative proteins, genetics, and artificial intelligence to address malnutrition and overcome consumer acceptance challenges.
Global Value Chains
New Food Dye Restrictions Highlight The Growing Value Of Portfolio Optimization: Forbes Technology Council
The FDA banned Red Dye No. 3, giving companies until 2027 to phase out. This exemplifies why businesses need agility and advanced analytics to navigate regulatory changes, supply disruptions, and economic uncertainty successfully.
Global Value Chains
Why Supply Chain Decision-making Is So Challenging
Supply chains remain broken primarily due to lack of trust and collaboration between companies and internal departments, not technology limitations. While AI advances may help, human collaboration still remains essential.
Global Value Chains
Processed Food and the Supply Chain
The debate over processed and ultra-processed foods is overly simplistic. While some UPFs pose health risks, processing itself isn't inherently bad—it's about nutritional content and ingredients, not manufacturing methods.
Global Value Chains
Securing Global Food Chains as the Climate Changes
Climate change threatens global food security through extreme weather, drought, and changing rainfall patterns. Agricultural yields are declining, requiring urgent climate adaptation measures, biodiversity preservation, and AI-powered supply chain optimization to prevent widespread famine by 2050.
.jpg)
Personal Dispatches: Reflections on today’s society through the lens of Fortune Magazine December 1941
Global Value Chains
Additive Manufacturing continues to Mature
Additive manufacturing (3D printing) is revolutionizing manufacturing. It excels in prototyping and customized products but is slow for mass production. Challenges include speed, standardization, and environmental impact. The future looks bright for 3D printing in many industries.
Global Value Chains
Making Manufacturing Fun for Future Generations of Workers
Industry 4.0 is the next industrial revolution driven by AI, robotics, and 3D printing. It will make manufacturing more efficient but will also eliminate some jobs. The article explores ways to attract younger workers to these jobs, including gamification and making factories more data-driven. Existing workers can also be prepared for Industry 4.0 by focusing on continuous learning, problem-solving, and interpersonal communication skills.
Global Value Chains
Industry 4.0 and Digital Twins
Digital twins are virtual representations of physical products or processes. They use data to improve manufacturing by predicting problems, optimizing designs and processes, and creating better products. They are especially useful for complex and expensive machinery.
Global Value Chains
Time to Reflect on Supply Chain Risk Management
The article discusses supply chain risk management and how businesses can improve resilience. It emphasizes learning from past disruptions, keeping risk management plans up-to-date, and using data and analytics to make better decisions.