The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Such expectations exist in a recent paper from the University of California San Diego, which examines the potential impact of the technology on global trade. Their hypothesis is that as 3D printing allows goods to be produced locally, it could be detrimental to global trade. Limited impact.

Globalization 112

Globalization Supply Chain Technology Analysis 112

The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 4, 2024

Innovation tends to follow the agglomeration effect, whereby scale plays a crucial role in how innovative an area is. This transformation serves as a testament to the capacity of innovation to flourish even in geographically isolated and underdeveloped areas, provided three crucial factors are present, as identified in our analysis.

Innovation 113

Innovation Supply Chain Automotive Engineering 113

The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Global supply chains. Research from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign explores the global patterns in plastic waste, with the most waste emanating from China, Brazil, and the U.S. “We wanted to follow the plastic packaging waste embedded in the global supply chain.

Globalization 113

Globalization Supply Chain Transportation Incentives 113

The Horizons Tracker

JULY 26, 2022

Sadly, the Swedish report reveals that the global level of democracy is back at levels last seen in 1989. The end of globalization? Given the parlous state of liberal democracy, some have argued that the end of globalization itself is on the horizon. General recovery.

Globalization 108

Globalization Supply Chain Travel Constraint 108

The Horizons Tracker

JUNE 9, 2019

The process of leaving the European Union has perhaps shed fresh light on the inherent complexities of supply chains that increasingly span the globe. That these global supply chains manage to underpin lean manufacturing systems where seconds count is one of the more amazing feats of modern life.

Supply Chain 60

Supply Chain Lean Manufacturing Energy Tools 60

Strategy Driven

APRIL 24, 2024

Notwithstanding these challenges, the advantages—which include lower freight expenses, more frequent shipment, and the capacity to carry smaller quantities without holding up shipping for a full trailer—make it a top choice for companies trying to streamline their supply chain.

Efficiency 81

Efficiency Supply Chain Cost Transportation 81

Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a game-changing force in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, transforming industries and businesses globally. A report by McKinsey Global Institute estimates that AI could add $13 trillion to the global economy by 2030. Supply chain management? Is it customer service?

Supply Chain 195

Supply Chain Ethics Case Study Handbook 195

The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 20, 2023

Unfortunately, research from the University of Cambridge shows that these pledges have not really made much of a difference, and companies need to go much further and adopt zero-deforestation commitments across their supply chain. Indeed, the researchers found that existing pledges have reduced tree clearance in the Amazon by just 1.6%

Supply Chain 107

Supply Chain Policies Commitment Globalization 107

The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 17, 2022

In the UK, the British government created the VentilatorChallenge (VCUK) to try and ensure an adequate supply of ventilators to hospitals. A recent paper from Cambridge Judge Business School argues that it’s an approach that could herald lessons for other societal challenges, such as climate change and global poverty.

Innovation 98

Innovation Supply Chain Diversity Project 98

N2Growth Blog

JULY 8, 2022

Today’s consumers distrust some traditional brands that do not demonstrate a clear value proposition, labeling, innovativeness, and commitment to the environment. We see some of the best candidates coming from startups and thinking first about mobile technology, automated supply chain management, and data analytics.

Trends 352

Trends Agility CEO Chief Executive Officer 352

The Horizons Tracker

OCTOBER 18, 2023

These resources traverse intricate global supply chains before reaching the EV assembly lines, indicating additional complexities and potential ecological consequences. Furthermore, the researchers note that the production of electric vehicles necessitates the extraction and manufacturing of specific metals and materials.

Supply Chain 106

Supply Chain Transportation Globalization Technology 106

Talent Anarchy 1

AUGUST 25, 2023

This industry plays a crucial role in our daily lives and the global economy. Product Development and Innovation For those who enjoy creativity and problem-solving, a career in product development and innovation within the consumer non-durables industry can be incredibly rewarding. But is it a good career path?

Career 78

Career Supply Chain Pharmaceuticals Industry 78

The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 18, 2024

“Generative AI will change the nature of how things are produced, just as what occurred with factory assembly lines in the 1910s or globalised supply chains at the turn of the millennium,” the researchers explain. The UK can become a global leader in actually plugging these AI technologies into the economy.”

Supply Chain 110

Supply Chain Software Incentives Report 110

Lead Change Blog

JUNE 24, 2019

A recent Accenture Strategy study of 25,000 global consumers found that, of customers who switched companies in the past year, 46 percent did so because they lost trust in the company. Key players in today’s business value chain are suppliers and trusted partners as they enable faster innovation cycles with more flexibility.

Supply Chain 345

Supply Chain Reputation Leadership Bottom-up 345

N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

These Human Resource leaders represent the top 25 human resources leaders shaping careers, culture, and talent at the world’s most innovative people driven companies. We find ourselves amidst the challenges of living and working in a triple-threat world of a global pandemic, economic instability, and political unrest.

Human Resources 469

Human Resources Globalization Diversity Resources 469

Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

While successful for commercial use, it wasn’t until the global pandemic that consumers began to embrace the QR code, even becoming reliant on it to participate in day-to-day activities. A vital component for modern supply chains, they are an excellent way to detect tampering, and ensure that the product received is the genuine article.

Supply Chain 119

Supply Chain Technology Retail Industry 119

Skip Prichard

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

That’s what Brand Positive co-founder Sean Pillot de Chencey teaches in his book Influencers & Revolutionaries: How Innovative Trailblazers, Trends and Catalysts Are Transforming Businesses. “Insight + Ideas + Impact = Innovation.” What’s your definition of innovation? ” -Sean Pillot de Chencey. .

Innovation 104

Innovation Drucker Supply Chain Influence 104

Decker Communication

AUGUST 3, 2023

Given the speed of AI-driven innovation, it’s clear that tech companies of all sizes are having a tough time getting their AI stories to resonate with buyers. The global advertising company seeks increased client spending for their AI platform, but their account managers and product people can’t explain how the AI platform works.

Storytelling 98

Storytelling Supply Chain Technology Wilde 98

The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 5, 2022

“Since the year 2000, and particularly after the financial crisis (of 2008), companies from emerging markets—particularly China—have become very global,” the authors say. This is driven in part by a burgeoning middle class that is increasingly desiring innovative products and services. Latin American growth.

Report 107

Report Marketing Supply Chain Innovation 107

Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

As a result, innovation and ingenuity is more important than ever before. Supply Chain Uncertainty. There’s no doubt that supply chains were significantly impacted by COVID-19. Although firms were quick to respond to the upheaval, many companies remain concerned about the vulnerability of lengthy supply chains.

Operations 72

Operations Supply Chain Management Transportation 72

The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The gap between current office utilization and employee need for the office is an opportunity to rethink the workplace,” said Janet Pogue McLaurin , Global Director Workplace Research, Principal, Gensler. Furthermore, employees globally dedicate 42% of their time to collaborative work, whether in virtual or in-person settings.

Supply Chain 104

Supply Chain Globalization Diversity Comparison 104

The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

This discovery carries significant implications for global energy policies. Presently, Ireland has set ambitious targets for integrating renewable energy into its energy supply chain, with a goal of generating 80% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030. ”

Energy 99

Energy Supply Chain Analysis Diversity 99

The Horizons Tracker

MAY 23, 2022

The World Bank dataset contains 201 different expenditure categories across 116 different countries, which allowed the researchers to cover around 90% of the global population. What’s more, the researchers were also able to calculate the impact of global supply chains on emissions.

Supply Chain 128

Supply Chain Globalization Banking Analysis 128

The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 6, 2022

Waning dependence on the global fossil fuel trade thus reduces threats to the continuity of energy supplies, a substantial benefit for importing countries.”. The authors highlight how renewable systems aren’t dependent upon fuels shipped over fragile supply lines that need to be maintained at incredible costs.

Energy 114

Energy Supply Chain Politics System 114

The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 27, 2021

“Businesses in China have proven their ability to remain competitive on a global scale, and an overwhelming majority of executives in China — 91% — are confident about achieving their growth targets. However, within the country, the performance gap between digital Champions and others is widening each year,” the researchers say.

Supply Chain 101

Supply Chain Consensus Technology Analysis 101

The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

In addition and beyond individual considerations, global demands for sustainability and transparent and fair supply chains now require organizations to also be accountable for their social responsibility for all stakeholders as opposed to a common narrow focus on corporate, profit-driven performance with only immediate shareholders in mind.

Technology 102

Technology Supply Chain Company White Paper 102

Six Disciplines

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

Faced with the prospects of slow growth, commoditization and global competition, companies like GE, Microsoft, and Google are now ramping up their emphasis on innovation as critical to their future success. But what exactly is innovation? Supply chain. Customer experience. Value capture. Organization. Networking.

Innovation 101

Innovation Supply Chain Competitive Advantage Brand 101

Strategy Driven

JANUARY 3, 2022

At Freeman, we streamline our supply chain by taking a beginner’s mindset and breaking down the process. With expertise in global sales, digital transformation, process improvement, and worldwide client management, Janet has the background and the vision to guide Freeman into a new future. About the Author.

COO 130

COO Supply Chain Globalization Learning-by-Doing 130

The Horizons Tracker

OCTOBER 5, 2022

After emerging from the Covid pandemic, it was perhaps reasonable to assume that the global economy could relax, but the rapid, if uneven, recovery of 2021 is already a distant memory. The authors suggest that the rapid interest rate rises together with fiscal tightening threaten to turn a global slowdown into a recession.

Crisis 68

Crisis Report Price Policies 68

The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 15, 2022

About 90% of firms globally are considered small- and medium-sized enterprises, with such firms representing around 70% of all jobs. Our global assessment showed no significant differences of future readiness of SMEs at the regional or the industry level,” the authors say. Becoming future-ready. Organizational agility.

Company 107

Company Hofstede Supply Chain Agility 107

The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 21, 2020

There is typically no one factor on its own that contributes to poor performance but rather a combination of risk and uncertainty; stakeholder engagement; strategy, governance and procurement; leadership and capable teams’ coordination and supply chain integration. ” Fault lines.

Supply Chain 86

Supply Chain Proposal Budgeting Uncertainty 86

The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

The researchers believe their findings are important, as this decline has often been attributed to factors such as global trade, reduced union power, or technological change (or a combination of all). “When we think about wage stagnation, wage inequality and job quality in the U.S.,

Industry 113

Industry Supply Chain Constraint Retail 113

The Horizons Tracker

JUNE 7, 2020

At the start of each year, the World Economic Forum release their global risks report, which attempts to highlight some of the primary risks the world faces in the coming year. Of course, just as few forecasters predicted a global pandemic would tip things upside down, hindsight has not been kind to the global risks report.

Supply Chain 87

Supply Chain Crisis Globalization Report 87

HR Digest

JANUARY 11, 2024

“Since the onset of COVID-19, the business world has experienced a tumultuous journey marked by economic disruptions, including shutdowns, a dynamic rebound, supply chain challenges, and a fiercely competitive talent market,” Horton notes. McCarthy’s insights intertwine with Anthony Horton’s perspectives.

CEO 52

CEO Altman McCarthy Supply Chain 52

The Horizons Tracker

AUGUST 24, 2020

With various supply chain issues also emerging in key areas, such as with personal protective equipment, ventilators, and other medical equipment, there has been growing concern that the golden era of globalization might be coming to an end, as countries resort to a more insular, nationalist approach to post-covid life. .”

Cooper 100

Cooper Supply Chain Long-term Globalization 100

HR Digest

JANUARY 19, 2023

Robinson and in global logistics. Our employees are experts in helping our customers create more efficient, resilient and sustainable supply chains. Freight transportation accounts for about 8% of global carbon emissions, and Scope 3 emissions account can account for 90% or more of a companies’ emissions.

Supply Chain 109

Supply Chain Human Resources Diversity Transportation 109

The Horizons Tracker

OCTOBER 22, 2020

For example, embracing the transformative capabilities of digital technologies for supply chain resilience by leveraging: big data analytics for streamlining supplier selection processes; cloud computing to facilitate and manage supplier relationships; and Internet of Things for enhancing logistics and shipping processes.”

Supply Chain 80

Supply Chain Tourism Short-term Proposal 80