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The DecisionNext Finished Goods Index Report | May 2026
Protein Inflation Is Diverging Ahead of Summer As summer grilling season approaches, the DecisionNext Finished Goods Index is showing a growing divide across the protein …
Read ArticleRise of the Unicorns - Rethinking Corporate Innovation
The first Internet wave (1995 – 2005) For more than 250 years economic growth and improvements in our standard of living has been driven by the cycle of trade, …
Read ArticleDivinely discontent customers. Yeah, you’ve got ‘em too.
I would apologize for my Bezos obsession but this is a blog about technology and besides, he’s right, isn’t he? What was considered impressive yesterday is an expectation …
Read ArticleExpert panel identifies fast-moving meat tech trends
The webinar, “What Emerging Technologies Mean for the Meat Industry,” was presented by Meatingplace and cosponsored by JLS Automation and Soft Robotics. Technology is …
Read ArticleHuman intelligence vs artificial intelligence
This exchange was a great example of how humans and technology work together and how that interaction can change over time to become more effective. Just ask Elon Musk. …
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Consider three financial services: Wealthfront — an investment platform targeting older Millennials in their 30s and 40s with a technology-only approach to financial …
Read ArticleSuper Bowl rings, Olympic gold medals, and big data
But there’s a less glamorous reason as well: data analytics. Let’s look at two recent sports success stories: the Philadelphia Eagles & the Netherlands’ Olympic speed …
Read ArticleWhy Cinderella is hard to pick in March madness & commodity markets
And a million more inspiring stories about players, and coaches, and teams that find greatness during the tournament. It’s called March Madness because anything can …
Read ArticleThe Resources Company Growth Challenge
Resources companies mostly grow through acquisition, whether focused on the early stage and seeking exploration farm-ins, or focused on the late stage and seeking fully …
Read ArticleHow are biases hijacking your decisions?
Last week I overheard an interview taking place in Starbucks. Interviewer: What is your biggest weakness? Interviewee: Well I take too much responsibility for my work. …
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