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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.
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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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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
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.
Global Value Chains
Optimizing Supply Chains Has Never Been More Important
Supply chain optimization remains crucial despite recent focus on disruption and resilience. Advanced technologies like AI help companies optimize warehousing, inventory, logistics, manufacturing, customer service, sustainability, and sourcing to improve efficiency and profitability.
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Supply Chains Are Still Constrained by Geography
Despite globalization, geography remains crucial for supply chains. Recent disruptions from pandemics and geopolitics have forced companies to reconsider distant manufacturing, leading to reshoring and diversification strategies. However, rebuilding supply networks takes significant time.