Crisp’s latest $26 million raise lands with the kind of clarity you rarely see in the AI funding drumbeat: investors are betting not on another generic platform touting “AI for everything,” but on a vertical system built to solve very specific pain points in retail and CPG. The announcement has a certain energy to it, almost like the industry’s finally admitting that horizontal … [Read more...] about Crisp’s $26M Series B1 Shows Why Vertical AI Is Pulling Ahead
Supply chain
The global supply chain has returned to normal
After a year of disruptions and challenges due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it seems that the global supply chain is finally returning to normal. One key indicator of this is the fact that ports around the world are now operating at full capacity, with no delays or bottlenecks in the movement of goods. This is a marked contrast to the early days of the pandemic, when ports were … [Read more...] about The global supply chain has returned to normal
Why U.S. Businesses Are Moving Supply Chains Closer to Home
There are several reasons why U.S. businesses are moving their supply chains closer to home: Increased global competition: As businesses around the world become more competitive, U.S. companies are looking for ways to reduce costs and increase efficiency. Moving supply chains closer to home can help to reduce transportation costs and lead times, which can make a company more … [Read more...] about Why U.S. Businesses Are Moving Supply Chains Closer to Home
Critical Mineral Shortages Could Disrupt Global Supply Chains
What do smartphones, automobiles, solar panels, and national defense programs all have in common? They all depend on secure and reliable global supply chains for certain key minerals. In February, the U.S. government updated its list of minerals that are designated as critical to the economy and national defense. The U.S. generally relies on imports for many of these 50 … [Read more...] about Critical Mineral Shortages Could Disrupt Global Supply Chains
Supply chain resilience is the key to withstand pandemic-related disruptions
Supply chain resilience: How are pandemic-related disruptions reshaping managerial thinking? https://t.co/wzOZLEQwEL pic.twitter.com/k0CM0t89R0— World Economic Forum (@wef) January 3, 2022 Where are the workers to end the chip shortage? The semiconductor industry is facing a fight for talent. https://t.co/Na2rJSHvMn— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) January 3, … [Read more...] about Supply chain resilience is the key to withstand pandemic-related disruptions
