While the historical “War of the Currents” between Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla seemingly settled on alternating current power dominance, the energy transition created a close relationship between alternating current and direct current power. We’re witnessing a surge in DC power systems and the need for efficient conversion to and from AC and DC. This …
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In a recent Wall Street Journal op-ed, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy outlined their proposal for a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), emphasizing streamlined governance and technological transformation. Although DOGE focuses on improving efficiency within the U.S. government, its impact could extend to the private sector. By setting new benchmarks for efficiency and promoting decentralized …
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Colin Masson, ARC Advisory Groups expert on Industrial AI. The industrial sector—particularly supply chain management, is facing unprecedented complexity. Volatile markets, global disruptions, and the need for real-time insights are pushing traditional systems to their limits. While Generative AI (GenAI) has shown promise, its limitations in planning, workflow automation, and dynamic adaptation necessitate a more …
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CONA Services Provides a Common Platform for Supply Chain Collaboration CONA Services LLC is an IT services company owned and governed by the 11 largest Coca-Cola bottlers in North America. CONA is a strategic partner that provides its bottlers with a common set of processes, data standards, and technology platforms. CONA, an abbreviation for Coke …
Foster Finley, coauthor of this article The upcoming Trump administration has signaled a number of trade and immigration initiatives that will significantly impact supply chain strategies for the next four years and beyond. The potential for business disruption and impact on the bottom line of many companies will cause the C-suites to turn to supply …
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As the final days of the Biden Administration draw to a close, a new Trump era is set to begin. After more than a month of speculation and debate, the world watches with anticipation to see what lies ahead. A new chapter in global trade is expected, as the incoming administration has promised sweeping changes …
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Collin Masson, Director of Research at ARC Advisory Group. Colin heads up ARC’s research into Industrial AI. All supply chain vendors seek to position themselves as leaders in supply chain AI. But there is a larger AI ecosystem. Emerging leaders understand the AI ecosystem and have the right partnerships. The current AI landscape can be …
The modern supply chain is a complex network of suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and customers, all interconnected and reliant on a shared ecosystem of trust and accountability. As industries evolve and global markets expand, ethical considerations have become central to supply chain compliance. From balancing cost-efficiency with ethical sourcing to enhancing transparency and integrating corporate social …
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This is the time of year when analysts get bombarded with pitches from PR firms. The pitches share a “sneak peek” of the predictions that a CEO at a solutions company is making and then asks the journalist if they want to interview the CEO. These predictions mostly seem obvious. I got a pitch from …
This week had events that have highlighted significant shifts and challenges in supply chains, transportation, and urban planning. With climate change, geopolitical tensions, and cybercrime poised to disrupt global logistics, what steps must industries take to adapt in 2025? As Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel Corp. challenge a merger block on national security grounds, what …
Supply Chain & Logistics News Round-Up January 6th – January 9th 2025 Read More »