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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?
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
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
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.
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Why Supply Chain Decision-making Is So Challenging
Supply chains remain broken primarily due to lack of trust and collaboration between companies and internal departments, not technology limitations. While AI advances may help, human collaboration still remains essential.
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Processed Food and the Supply Chain
The debate over processed and ultra-processed foods is overly simplistic. While some UPFs pose health risks, processing itself isn't inherently bad—it's about nutritional content and ingredients, not manufacturing methods.
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Personal Dispatches: Reflections on today’s society through the lens of Fortune Magazine December 1941
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Will Green Economies Dominate the Future?
The world continues to witness the devastating effects of climate change as weather patterns shift, glaciers melt, and storms increase in intensity. Supply chain professionals have certainly taken notice and are making
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World Food Day 2024
During his audition performance on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent,” Zimbabwean comedian Learnmore Jonasi commented about the abundance of food in America. He joked, “America is new to me, man, even the food
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Are Retailers or Consumers Pushing Holiday Shopping Earlier?
Holiday shopping is starting earlier, with many consumers beginning in October. 2024 predictions show moderate growth, influenced by inflation and bargain-hunting. Shoppers are conflicted between saving and splurging, with increased focus on online shopping and budget-conscious decisions due to economic uncertainties.
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National Manufacturing Day 2024
National Manufacturing Day, celebrated on the first Friday of October, honors U.S. manufacturers and promotes manufacturing careers. Domestic manufacturing is crucial for the economy and national security, offering advantages like better communication, higher labor standards, and intellectual property protection, despite higher costs.