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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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Talk of the “R Word” is on the Rise
Based on the article, economists and consumers are increasingly concerned about a possible recession triggered by international trade wars and policy changes, despite previous recession fears in 2022 not materializing.
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The World Today Part 2: Consumers Win with Strong Global Food Ecosystems
Global food ecosystems face challenges from trade wars and climate change. The article explores America's agricultural trade shift to a deficit position, highlighting the importance of imports for domestic food processing and consumer access to diverse products.
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The World Today Part 1: Background - The Best Manufacturing Ecosystems Win
A major de-globalization event on April 2, 2025 threatens to disrupt global manufacturing ecosystems, which are vital networks connecting stakeholders worldwide. Despite challenges, these ecosystems remain crucial for efficiency, competitiveness, and economic growth.
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How Long Will the Internet Cookie Remain on Life Support?
Google has delayed eliminating third-party cookies from Chrome despite privacy concerns, but experts believe cookies are still in decline as companies adapt with first-party data collection and privacy-focused marketing strategies.