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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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Food Inflation, Part Two: Consumers React to High Food Prices
This article discusses how high food prices are affecting consumer behavior and loyalty. It highlights the shift towards cheaper alternatives, including store brands, and how retailers and brands are responding through loyalty programs and AI-driven personalization to regain consumer trust.
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Why CPG Leaders Must Separate the Wheat from Chaff for True AI-Powered Revenue Growth Optimization
In this recent article, featured on Unite.AI, I discuss the critical need for CPG companies to optimize revenue growth amid market uncertainties. True optimization requires sophisticated mathematics and AI tools that can handle real-world complexity, not just traditional forecasting or generative AI. Understanding these distinctions is key to success. To read the original article, click here: https://bit.ly/4b5Btku
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Food Inflation, Part One: High Food Prices Could Impact National Elections
Despite overall economic improvements, high food prices continue to impact consumer sentiment negatively. The article discusses the disconnect between economic indicators and public perception, highlighting how grocery costs could significantly influence the upcoming presidential election and consumer behavior.
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World Food Safety Day 2024
World Food Safety Day, celebrated on June 7, highlights the importance of food safety across the global supply chain. The 2024 theme, "Prepare for the Unexpected," emphasizes readiness for food safety incidents and encourages participation from all stakeholders.