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Managing Crises in the Digital Age

By Edward Segal In today’s hyperconnected world, crises spread rapidly through social media, amplifying misinformation and shaping public perception. This article outlines how leaders can...
Equipment - Inventory management system

When You Need Dehumidifiers and Only Have Air Movers

Emergency restoration runs on tight timelines and unpredictable demand. A major storm rolls through on Tuesday, and by Wednesday morning you have seventeen calls...
Market, Logistics, and Digital Technology in Yiwu

Market, Logistics, and Digital Technology in Yiwu: How the World’s Largest Small-Merchandise Center has...

By Zhang Shuyue, Hunter Trylch and Xiangming Chen As geopolitical tensions and tariffs disrupt global trade and supply chains, and businesses worry about eroded markets,...
10R for Circularity in the Jewelry Industry

10R for Circularity in the Jewelry Industry

By Javier Cabello Llano, Professor Ambika Zutshi and Sahan J. Fernando The jewelry industry is facing rising pressure to ditch wasteful, exploitative practices and embrace...
5 Important Steps for Success in the Executive Search Process

5 Important Steps for Success in the Executive Search Process

By Jon Hollier  Finding the right executive can shape the future of an organization, yet the process often feels complex without a clear plan. Leadership...
SARPIC Supply Chain 5.0

What Makes Today’s Successful Supply Chain Leader? The SARPIC Supply Chain 5.0 Leadership Model

By Guilherme F. Frederico In recent years, the supply chain sector has been up against more and greater challenges than in perhaps any other period...
Digital Risk Management and Intelligence

Digital Risk Management and Intelligence

By Dr. Nina Mohadjer, LL.M Even today, more than five years on from the pandemic-induced exodus from the office, companies are still grappling to comprehend...
The Augmented Strategist: AI in Dynamic Strategy

The Augmented Strategist: Embedding AI into the Strategy Process Using the Dynamic Strategy Map

By Alex Milovanovich This article explores how AI can augment the strategic process - not replace human judgment. Step by step, it identifies cognitive limitations...
Battery Supply Chains and Buenos Aires Role in the Lithium Boom

Battery Supply Chains and Buenos Aires Role in the Lithium Boom

The move to a greener economy depends on one crucial part: the battery. Electric cars, home storage, and big grid systems all need reliable...
How Digital Marketplaces Transform Auto Sales

How Digital Marketplaces Transform Auto Sales

The automotive retail landscape has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade. What was once an industry dominated by physical showrooms and face-to-face...
The Hidden Balance Sheet: How Meetings Spend Your Most Precious Capital

The Hidden Balance Sheet: How Meetings Spend Your Most Precious Capital

By Georgie Fienberg and Tzuki Stewart Is everyone clear on why we're devoting serious person-hours to this meeting? Before we just have our regular quick...
Smart Logistics

How Technology Makes Logistics Smarter and More Reliable

In the current dynamic world of online shopping, the essence of a brand's reputation hinges on its speed and reliability. Regardless of whether you...
Data Annotation in Self Driving Car

How Data Annotation Powers Full Self-Driving Vehicle Training

By Damco Solutions Route navigation. Steering. Lane changes. Parking in designated spaces. Self-driving vehicles like Tesla's and Waymo's are changing the rules of transportation as...
Vehicle - Delivery vans in a row

Why Your Company Vehicles Need More Than Just a Logo Wrap

Most businesses that invest in vehicle branding stop at the graphics. They'll spend a couple of grand getting their vans wrapped with logos, contact...
Decoding Chrysler Corporate Success: Why Is Lee Iacocca The Greatest Leader On Earth?

Decoding Chrysler Corporate Success: Why is Lee Iacocca the Greatest Leader on Earth?

By Michael Provitera and Mostafa Sayyadi Lee Iacocca is famed for turning round the fortunes of ailing car giant Chrysler. It was not a mission...
AI-Powered Hiring Platform

How Goperfect’s AI-Powered Hiring Platform Drives Business Growth

Talent is one of the most valuable assets for any organization. Yet, attracting and retaining the right people remains one of the toughest challenges...
Workplace Strategies to Balance Cost and Performance

Building Workplace Strategies that Balance Cost and Performance

Every organization aims to deliver outstanding performance while keeping costs under control, and finding the right balance between efficient operation and financial discipline shapes...
Teamwork & Culture: Strengthening Global Aviation Safety

Advancing Teamwork and Culture to Strengthen Global Aviation Safety Practices

Interview with Dr Simon Bennett of the Civil Safety and Security Unit Aviation safety and risk management demand more than theory; they require lived experience...
AI consulting company

How to Choose the Right AI Consulting Company For Your Business

When organizations evaluate an AI consulting company, the decision is rarely about technology demonstrations. What matters most is whether the partner can deliver measurable...
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Why Sustainable Automotive Technology Is Driving Change in the Industry

Sustainability is becoming increasingly important in today’s world as we continue to realise its importance in our planet’s long-term environmental health. One of the...
Loading timber products into a container with an automated Container Loading System. 

Automated Container Loading: Faster, Safer, Smarter Shipping

Loading shipping containers manually is slow, physically demanding, and risky. Forklifts and physical labor often lead to missed deadlines, damaged goods, workplace injuries, and...

On Ultraintelligence and Ultra Risks

By Dr. Claudio Antonini and Dr. sc. ETH Zurich Kamil Mizgier What is your pet goldfish's take on the “Offside” rule? Chances are, it’s a little...
Luxury jet and car

The Growing Appeal of Luxury Transportation Options

In recent years, luxury transportation has moved from a niche market to a more mainstream consideration for travelers seeking comfort, efficiency, and exclusivity. From...
Fragile item inside the car with fleet safety standard

360° Evidence: Why Full‑Surround Video is the New Fleet Safety Standard

Fleet safety is in the spotlight. Claims are becoming pricier, investigations are moving faster, and customers expect accountability. Yet many operators still rely on...
courier unloading a large box

The Smarter Way to Send Oversized Items with a Large Item Courier

If you’ve ever tried sending something bigger than a standard parcel, you’ll know how difficult it can be. Most traditional courier companies focus on...
Intel Corporation

Intel Corporation: Gordon Moore’s Unique Leadership Strategic Laws and a Mysterious Strategic Turning Point

By Mostafa Sayyadi and Michael J. Provitera This is a peek at Gordon Moore, the co-founder and emeritus CEO of Intel, who has been noted...
Smart mobility in the workplace. Businessman riding an electric vehicle going home after work

Supporting Smarter Mobility in the Workplace

In a rapidly evolving professional landscape, the way businesses approach mobility has become a defining factor in both efficiency and employee satisfaction. As companies...
Chief marketing officer (CMO) having a presentation with the colleagues

Why You Should Outsource Your CMO

Most mid-sized European brands are not ready for a full-time CMO. What they need is experienced marketing leadership that drives outcomes. Too often, companies...
Man driving a electric vehicle

Electric Vehicles in 2025: Growth, Geopolitics, and Shifting Market Powers

Despite the overall market growth in the first half of 2025, global electric vehicle sales reached 9.1 million units, which is 28% higher than...
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Importing Egyptian Fruits: 7 Buyer Advantages

If you handle produce procurement, the question is no longer whether to import fresh fruit from Egypt but how to do it efficiently. Egypt’s...
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Dry Ice Pack for Shipping: Safe, Eco Choice-Tempk

As demands for food freshness and pharmaceutical safety continue to rise, cold chain logistics technology is rapidly advancing, leading to the emergence of various...
Controlled Chaos: Logistics Drives Retail Performance

The Art of Controlled Chaos: How Logistical Inefficiency Drives Retail Performance

By Gilles Paché In today’s retail landscape, efficiency is not always the golden rule. Some of the largest retailers have mastered the art of controlled...
Container ship business freight import export logistic and transportation by container ship,

How Tariffs and Trade Agreements Impact Global Shipping

Global shipping operates as the lifeblood of international trade, connecting countries and industries worldwide. However, the constantly evolving nature of tariffs and trade agreements...
Tesla EV

Political War Spurs Historic Tesla Stock Collapse

The sudden escalation in tensions between Donald Trump and Elon Musk led to a powerful market shock: Tesla stocks collapsed by 14% in one...
Truck breakdown and towing in Seattle Washington USA

A Complete Guide to Increasing Towing Capacity for Better Safety and Efficiency

It's not just about hooking up and hitting the road when you tow a trailer. If you're towing a boat, camper, horse trailer, or...
Automotive Legend Bob Norwood Still Sets the Pace in Ferrari Performance Innovation

Automotive Legend Bob Norwood Still Sets the Pace in Ferrari Performance Innovation

Some Ferraris arrive at Bob Norwood’s shop like wounded racehorses—engines sputtering, bodywork weary, their former glory tucked beneath layers of time and neglect. Most...
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How to Adapt Kitchen Operations to Meet Changing Menu Demands

In the fast-paced restaurant industry, change is constant. Food trends come and go, customers change their preferences, and seasons bring new ingredients and take...
International freight transport technology and systematic export management

How Export Management Can Boost Your International Sales

By Sophio Gozalishvili Are you a business that wants to sell products in export markets? As businesses grow and enter international markets, they often find...
Close-up view of business partner handshaking for hybrid support teams

Why Hybrid Support Teams Outperform Fully In-House Departments

Hybrid support teams—combining in-house staff with outsourced specialists—have emerged as a powerful model for businesses seeking to deliver exceptional customer service without the constraints...
ontainers ship cargo business commercial trade logistic and transportation of international import export by container freight cargo ship with on worldmap

Powering the Next Industrial Shift: How IoT and Renewable Energy Are Redefining Global Supply...

By Indiana Lee Global supply chains face rising pressures from climate change and economic instability, pushing businesses to rethink how they operate. In this timely...
supply - Enhancing the Role of Strategic Sourcing for Supply Chains amid Tariffs Trade War

Enhancing the Role of Strategic Sourcing for Supply Chains amid Tariffs Trade War

By Guilherme F. Frederico The beginning of 2025 has brought uncertainty to global supply chains due to the new US administration’s tariffs on global trade....
Business people planning for incident

7 Critical Elements Every Modern Incident Response Strategy Needs

When an incident strikes, whether it’s a data breach or operational disruption, what happens next is critical. An effective response can mean the difference...
Negotiation hands

Feel to Deal: The Power of Emotions in Negotiations

By Prof. Guido Stein, Salva Badillo, and LucĂ­a Zelaya The key to a successful negotiation is not embedded in knowledge or reasoning ability but in...
BYD

BYD’s Rapid Ascent to the Global EV Leader

By Jiayi Huang and Xiangming Chen From a battery maker to the world´s leading electric vehicle producer, BYD's spectacular rise is an eventful journey fueled...
future series - david on Smarter Work, Greater Success: Navigating Digital Blockers in the Modern Workplace

Smarter Work, Greater Success: Navigating Digital Blockers in the Modern Workplace

By David Malan The modern workplace is evolving beyond the traditional office due to mobile technology and global changes. Businesses must "work smarter" by creating...
Eric Malley on A Spherical Philosophy™ Framework for Business Leaders

Trump vs Xi: 60 Days to Supply Chain Collapse

By Eric Malley The Strategic Stakes for Global Leaders The U.S. economy is running out of time. Over the next 60 days, the convergence of the...
Trucks transporting dangerous chemical on the road

Risk Management in Chemical Transportation – What Do You Need to Know?

The chemical industry is important to the international industry, hence the high demand for professional transportation in this sector. How to manage risks in...
Top down aerial view of skilled business team listening manager present global networking system while giving a high five to encourage or motivate team for Continuity in business.

Resilient by Design: Embedding Business Continuity into Digital Operations

Resilience is no longer a reactive measure, it’s a design principle. From global cyberattacks to supply chain disruptions and extreme weather events, the risks...
Entrepreneur using electronic devices hiring

Pre-Employment Checks: Building a Culture of Trust Before the Hire

Bringing on a new employee is one of the most important choices a company can make. Just because a candidate performs well in an...
ignoring feedback

Why Forecasting is Fixated with Accuracy: The Risk of Ignoring Feedback

By Dr. Claudio Antonini and Dr. Kamil Mizgier When it comes to building models for the purpose of forecasting, system designers are naturally concerned that...