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Has China Reached Its Apex?

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Has China Reached Its Apex?

China dominates the rare earths, green energy, and manufacturing sectors while building partnerships with the Global South. Playing the long game, China positions itself as a technological architect, reducing dependence on Western markets.
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It’s Time for Companies to Adapt to Climate Change

Global Value Chains

It’s Time for Companies to Adapt to Climate Change

Despite mitigation efforts, humanity prioritizes economic growth over climate limits. Bipartisan experts advocate climate adaptation as practical survival strategy. Early investments of $1.8 trillion could yield $7.1 trillion in benefits.
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Geopolitical Risks on the Rise

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Geopolitical Risks on the Rise

Geopolitical instability ranks as the second-highest global risk after climate change. Supply chains face increasing politicization and disruption, requiring AI-powered real-time solutions to build enterprise resilience amid persistent geopolitical threats.Retry
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The Cocoa Crisis and the Holidays

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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.

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

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Industry 4.0: A Revolution Still in the Making

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Industry 4.0: A Revolution Still in the Making

Industry 4.0, the digital transformation of manufacturing, is still developing. It offers benefits like increased productivity and better quality control but also presents challenges like new business models and cybersecurity risks. Companies need to embrace this change to stay competitive.
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Silos belong on the Farm not in Smart Cities

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Silos belong on the Farm not in Smart Cities

The article discusses the difference between connected and smart cities. True smart cities integrate data from various sources (traffic, utilities, etc.) to optimize services and resources. Data silos, where information is kept separate, prevent this integration and hinder the development of smart cities.
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Moving towards Industry 4.0

Global Value Chains

Moving towards Industry 4.0

This article discusses Industry 4.0, the digital transformation of manufacturing. It explains key concepts like smart factories and the Internet of Things (IoT). Challenges include developing new business models and upskilling workers. Benefits include increased productivity and improved quality control. Companies need to develop a plan to implement these digital technologies.
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Don’t be Afraid — Halloween 2016 Could be a Record Year

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Don’t be Afraid — Halloween 2016 Could be a Record Year

This article discusses Halloween becoming a bigger business than ever. Consumers are expected to spend $8.4 billion this year, with most going on candy and costumes. The article also highlights the complex supply chain that brings Halloween products to stores.