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The Taste of Color

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The Taste of Color

The FDA is phasing out petroleum-based synthetic food dyes by 2026 due to health concerns. Food companies face challenges finding natural alternatives that are stable, affordable, and maintain product appeal.
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Securing the Essential Minerals Supply Chain: Part Two

Global Value Chains

Securing the Essential Minerals Supply Chain: Part Two

The April 2025 executive order promotes US seabed mining for critical minerals, but America lacks proper legal standing without ratifying UNCLOS while China already leads globally with five exploration sites.
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Securing the Essential Minerals Supply Chain: Part One

Global Value Chains

Securing the Essential Minerals Supply Chain: Part One

China dominates global essential minerals refining despite the abundance of supplies elsewhere. Recent export restrictions highlight the weaponization of this strategic dominance. Short-term alternatives remain limited; long-term solutions require significant investment in domestic processing infrastructure.
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How Resilient Is America's Food Supply Chain?

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How Resilient Is America's Food Supply Chain?

US food supply chains face significant national security risks from climate change, weather disruptions, and heavy import dependencies. University research reveals serious structural vulnerabilities requiring advanced technology and improved decision-making from manufacturers, government, and consumers.
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Combating Malnutrition with Science

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Combating Malnutrition with Science

The global population is expected to reach 10.3 billion people, while climate change continues to threaten food production more and more. Scientists propose a new green revolution using alternative proteins, genetics, and artificial intelligence to address malnutrition and overcome consumer acceptance challenges.
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New Food Dye Restrictions Highlight The Growing Value Of Portfolio Optimization: Forbes Technology Council

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New Food Dye Restrictions Highlight The Growing Value Of Portfolio Optimization: Forbes Technology Council

The FDA banned Red Dye No. 3, giving companies until 2027 to phase out. This exemplifies why businesses need agility and advanced analytics to navigate regulatory changes, supply disruptions, and economic uncertainty successfully.

Personal Dispatches: Reflections on today’s society through the lens of Fortune Magazine December 1941

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Innovation in the Supply Chain’s Last Mile

Global Value Chains

Innovation in the Supply Chain’s Last Mile

Supply chains were disrupted by the pandemic, but they adapted. Now, agility is key to success. This article explores what agility means in logistics and how businesses can achieve it through tech, data analysis, and diversification.
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Ukraine and the Supply Chain

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Ukraine and the Supply Chain

E-commerce growth strains last-mile delivery, raising costs and creating traffic congestion. This article explores innovative solutions like autonomous cargo systems and AI for warehouses. It also discusses efforts for sustainable deliveries with electric vehicles and route optimization.
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Trends 2022: Supply Chain

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Trends 2022: Supply Chain

The article discusses significant trends in supply chain management for 2022. Key takeaways include increased focus on digital transformation, supply chain visibility, and resilience. Technology like AI and automation is expected to play a significant role. More investment will likely be in 3PL and 4PL services, micro-warehouses, and more extensive storage facilities. Sustainability and talent shortages are also pressing issues. Supply chains are expected to become more adaptable and responsive to disruptions.
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Shipping Containers and Supply Chain Snarls: Is There a Way Out?

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Shipping Containers and Supply Chain Snarls: Is There a Way Out?

Port congestion is blamed on finger-pointing and limited space for containers. In this article, we explore collapsible containers as a solution to create more space at ports. These containers fold up to reduce storage footprint, but their higher upfront cost is a hurdle to widespread adoption.