As is the case with any spirit, there is no right or wrong season for enjoying rum. But when Jack Frost starts nipping at our noses, and Daiquiris and Mojitos aren’t quite fitting the mood, we tend to seek out rich cocktails to sip by the fireplace while we defrost. The good news is that …
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The gap between knowing a supplier will be late and doing something useful about it often determines whether you hit margin targets or burn cash on expedites. Yet most procurement teams still learn about changes through scattered emails and phone calls — after their best options have disappeared. It’s time to stop treating procurement and …
Procurement, Inventory, and AI: Integrating Decisions (Not Just Systems) Read More »
A bona fide symbol of the tropics, coconuts are a multifaceted fruit with countless uses. They have applications in the worlds of cosmetics and construction. They can be used to make fuel and charcoal. Anyone who’s seen “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” knows that they can make some great sound effects. But more often …
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California’s wildfire season is under way, with wineries and homes being evacuated.
From a young age, the late beverage tycoon Sidney Frank made it his life goal to hit the big time. Born in Connecticut in 1919, he got bit by the entrepreneurial bug at age 12 when he built a ladder up to a prime view of Long Island Sound and charged kids 10 cents to …
The Founder of Grey Goose Launched an Energy Drink With… Lil Jon? Read More »
This week, we investigate the early start to the harvest across France prompted by the ongoing heatwaves. We also look at wild weather in Spain, and some opportunistic pigeons.
One of BrewDog’s co-founders is stepping away from the company, according to a Friday report from U.K. publication “The National.” Martin Dickie, who founded the Scottish craft beer brand with James Watt in 2007, unexpectedly announced his departure in an email to the staff, citing personal reasons. “This business has been my life for the …
BrewDog Co-Founder Martin Dickie Steps Down Amid Ongoing Struggles Read More »
Just like fine wines, great spirits can express a real sense of place, highlighting the unique character of the region, a.k.a. terroir, where their ingredients grow. When it comes to tequila, the location, terrain, and environmental conditions of each agave field can make a huge difference in the finished spirits. In this video, master …
For 2025 we also take a whistle-stop tour round New Zealand, highlighting the top-shelf bottles from each region.
On August 19, 2025, Blue Yonder announced its acquisition of Optoro to revolutionize returns management across retail and logistics, integrating Optoro’s cloud-native platform to streamline warehouse and in-store returns, promote e-commerce, and reduce landfill waste. Meanwhile, Walmart demonstrated resilience amid tariff hikes by boosting e-commerce and grocery sales through strategic imports and pricing. The Trump …
Supply Chain and Logistics News August 18th- 21st 2025 Read More »