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Are the Recession Chickens Finally Coming Home to Roost?

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Are the Recession Chickens Finally Coming Home to Roost?

The U.S. economy is finally showing signs of slowing due to Trump's tariffs, immigration raids, and AI job displacement, though Big Tech's AI spending provides some economic support.
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High Grocery Prices Push Consumers to Buy Private Labels Over Brands

Global Value Chains

High Grocery Prices Push Consumers to Buy Private Labels Over Brands

Inflation drives consumers toward private label groceries, increasingly threatening name brands. Private labels now compete on quality, not just price. Name brands must adapt pricing and consumer understanding to survive.
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World Entrepreneurs’ Day 2025

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World Entrepreneurs’ Day 2025

America's immigrant entrepreneurs have historically driven innovation and economic growth, founding major companies at twice the rate of native-born Americans. However, current restrictive immigration policies are now driving talent away.
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Supply Chain Resilience: What Is It?

Global Value Chains

Supply Chain Resilience: What Is It?

Supply chains must evolve beyond basic resilience to become 'antifragile,' embracing uncertainty and leveraging advanced AI-powered systems to convert endless disruptions into powerful competitive advantages rather than merely surviving them.
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Has World War Three Begun in Supply Chains?

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Has World War Three Begun in Supply Chains?

Global trade war is already underway through supply chain disruptions, forcing companies to reassess geopolitical risks. While traditional alliances shift and China pivots toward Global South markets, businesses need real-time threat monitoring systems to survive.

Personal Dispatches: Reflections on today’s society through the lens of Fortune Magazine December 1941

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Innovation in the Supply Chain’s Last Mile

Global Value Chains

Innovation in the Supply Chain’s Last Mile

Supply chains were disrupted by the pandemic, but they adapted. Now, agility is key to success. This article explores what agility means in logistics and how businesses can achieve it through tech, data analysis, and diversification.
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Ukraine and the Supply Chain

Global Value Chains

Ukraine and the Supply Chain

E-commerce growth strains last-mile delivery, raising costs and creating traffic congestion. This article explores innovative solutions like autonomous cargo systems and AI for warehouses. It also discusses efforts for sustainable deliveries with electric vehicles and route optimization.
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Trends 2022: Supply Chain

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Trends 2022: Supply Chain

The article discusses significant trends in supply chain management for 2022. Key takeaways include increased focus on digital transformation, supply chain visibility, and resilience. Technology like AI and automation is expected to play a significant role. More investment will likely be in 3PL and 4PL services, micro-warehouses, and more extensive storage facilities. Sustainability and talent shortages are also pressing issues. Supply chains are expected to become more adaptable and responsive to disruptions.
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Shipping Containers and Supply Chain Snarls: Is There a Way Out?

Global Value Chains

Shipping Containers and Supply Chain Snarls: Is There a Way Out?

Port congestion is blamed on finger-pointing and limited space for containers. In this article, we explore collapsible containers as a solution to create more space at ports. These containers fold up to reduce storage footprint, but their higher upfront cost is a hurdle to widespread adoption.