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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

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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

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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?

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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?

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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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Will Strong Consumer Sales Continue in 2025?

Global Value Chains

Will Strong Consumer Sales Continue in 2025?

Despite high interest rates and inflation, US consumer spending remains strong in early 2025, with holiday sales up 4%. However, concerns about tariffs, diminishing savings, and changing consumer behaviors could impact future spending.
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Trends 2025: Supply Chain

Global Value Chains

Trends 2025: Supply Chain

The article discusses key supply chain trends for 2025, highlighting uncertainty as the main challenge. Major focuses include AI adoption, supply chain diversification, sustainability, cybersecurity, automation, and the growing importance of customer experience.
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Fasten Your Seatbelts, It’s going to Be a Bumpy Year!

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Fasten Your Seatbelts, It’s going to Be a Bumpy Year!

The article discusses how Trump's proposed tariffs and trade policies in 2024-2025 could significantly disrupt global supply chains, potentially causing economic slowdown and inflation, while companies explore strategies like diversification and reshoring to adapt.
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Welcoming the New Year 2025

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Welcoming the New Year 2025

The article discusses the importance of embracing the future with curiosity and vision, highlighting traits of successful entrepreneurs including adaptability, strategic thinking, team-building, and most importantly, maintaining a curious mindset for innovation.