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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
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
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?
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?
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.
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How GLP-1 Medications are Changing the Grocery Sector
GLP-1 weight loss medications are significantly affecting the food industry as users reduce grocery spending by up to 9%. In response, food suppliers are developing nutrient-rich, portion-controlled products while grocers adapt their merchandising strategies.
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Despite Changing Political Winds, Supply Chains Can’t Ignore Climate Change
The article discusses how climate change poses significant risks to global supply chains through extreme weather events, requiring businesses to implement both short-term contingency plans and long-term strategies like scenario planning and data analytics to mitigate impacts.
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The Dragons Threatening Supply Chains in 2025
The article discusses major supply chain risks for 2025, including global realignment, climate change, geopolitical conflicts, cyber attacks, trade restrictions, and reputational concerns. Companies must prepare for both known and unexpected disruptions to build resilience.
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Consumers are Beginning to Sour on the Economy
Consumer confidence has fallen sharply since Trump's inauguration in 2025, driven by concerns over inflation, tariffs, and policy changes. This reverses the positive sentiment seen after his re-election in 2024.