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The Cocoa Crisis and the Holidays
Cocoa prices surged due to weather problems in West Africa, disease, and aging trees, raising chocolate costs. Companies are increasing prices and exploring alternatives like gene editing and improved cocoa extraction techniques.
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Risk Management: Sleeping When the Wind Blows
Organizations face unprecedented chaos in a BANI world (Brittle, Anxious, Nonlinear, Incomprehensible), requiring AI-powered solutions that deliver resilience, explainability, anticipation, and lucidity (REAL) to navigate complex supply chain risks effectively.
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Reimagining Supply Chain Management
Organizations must move beyond VUCA and BANI frameworks by getting REAL—becoming Resilient, Explainable, Anticipatory, and Lucid—through AI-driven autonomous supply chains that successfully transform operational chaos into competitive advantage.
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Will There Be Any Ho, Ho, Ho-liday Shopping?
Holiday sales expected to grow 4%, reaching $975 billion—slowest since pandemic. Consumers prioritize value and experiences over discretionary spending. Successful retailers must emphasize omnichannel strategies and value beyond discounts.Retry
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Food Trends Are Redefining the CPG Sector
The food and beverage industry faces declining sales due to inflation while companies adapt to emerging consumer trends including wellness, functional foods, sustainability, clean labels, AI technology, and weight-loss innovations.
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The Importance of the Global South
The Global South represents 85% of global population and growing economic power. China dominates partnerships there while America risks losing influence over critical minerals, markets, and future growth.
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Personal Dispatches: Reflections on today’s society through the lens of Fortune Magazine December 1941
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Decision Science Can Help Supply Chain Professionals Embrace Uncertainty
This article discusses the importance of effective decision-making in business, particularly in supply chain management. It highlights the need for embracing uncertainty, utilizing AI and analytics, and implementing scenario planning to improve operations and stay competitive in a rapidly changing environment.
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Artificial Intelligence and the Retail Reset
The retail sector is facing significant disruption, necessitating a "retail reset." Challenges include changing consumer behaviors, supply chain issues, and intense competition. Artificial intelligence is emerging as a crucial tool for retailers to optimize operations, personalize experiences, and stay competitive in this evolving landscape.
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Price Controls Aren’t the Answer to High Food Prices
This article discusses Vice President Kamala Harris's proposal to ban "price gouging" in the food industry. It examines industry reactions, economic factors affecting food prices, and criticisms of the plan as potential price control policy.
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Food Inflation, Conclusion: Brands and Grocers Try to Win Back Consumer Loyalty
This article examines how brands and grocers are responding to changing consumer behavior due to high food prices. It highlights strategies such as lowering prices, enhancing loyalty programs, focusing on private labels, and tailoring approaches based on store types to regain customer loyalty.