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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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Decision Science Can Help Supply Chain Professionals Embrace Uncertainty
This article discusses the importance of effective decision-making in business, particularly in supply chain management. It highlights the need for embracing uncertainty, utilizing AI and analytics, and implementing scenario planning to improve operations and stay competitive in a rapidly changing environment.
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Artificial Intelligence and the Retail Reset
The retail sector is facing significant disruption, necessitating a "retail reset." Challenges include changing consumer behaviors, supply chain issues, and intense competition. Artificial intelligence is emerging as a crucial tool for retailers to optimize operations, personalize experiences, and stay competitive in this evolving landscape.
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Price Controls Aren’t the Answer to High Food Prices
This article discusses Vice President Kamala Harris's proposal to ban "price gouging" in the food industry. It examines industry reactions, economic factors affecting food prices, and criticisms of the plan as potential price control policy.
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Food Inflation, Conclusion: Brands and Grocers Try to Win Back Consumer Loyalty
This article examines how brands and grocers are responding to changing consumer behavior due to high food prices. It highlights strategies such as lowering prices, enhancing loyalty programs, focusing on private labels, and tailoring approaches based on store types to regain customer loyalty.