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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.
Global Value Chains
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.
Global Value Chains
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
Global Value Chains
Supply Chains are Adversely Affected by Global Complexity
A study found that 83% of supply chain executives report negative impacts of globalization on business performance, mainly due to complexity and risk. The key to mitigating risk is better visibility throughout the supply chain. Implementing a global supply chain risk management program can help companies achieve this. The article also details 10 tips for getting started with such a program.
Global Value Chains
Supply Chains are Adversely Affected by Global Complexity
A study found that 83% of supply chain executives experience negative effects from globalization. The main challenge is complexity and risk caused by a long supply chain. The article suggests better visibility throughout the supply chain as a solution and provides 10 tips for implementing a global supply chain risk management program.
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Kraft/Heinz Merger Highlights Need for Cognitive Value Chain™
The Kraft Heinz merger created a global food giant with cost-cutting ambitions. The article discusses the need for a Cognitive Value Chain to optimize operations, improve supply chain visibility, understand international preferences, enhance decision-making, and adapt marketing strategies in the digital age.
Global Value Chains
Kraft/Heinz Merger Highlights Need for Cognitive Value Chain™
Kraft Heinz, formed by merging Kraft and Heinz, aims for global sales but must consider international taste variations. Cognitive Value Chain, a system with features like predictive analytics, can help with challenges like these.