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The soybeans market is a cross point of geopolitics and economy. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has made the soft commodity market volatile and prone to seasonal imbalances. To respond to China's steady demand, Argentina will plant more soybeans.
Weather issues may hinder soybeans production. Argentine farmers have been reluctant is planting more, as draughts were probable.
https://www.agfax.com/2022/09/24/ag-trade-china-to-cut-soy-use-in-livestock-rations-argentina-farmers-may-plant-more-soybeans/

Due to weather predicaments, South American reserves of coffee beans are running to a historic low. Price will likely increase proportionally.
https://www.foodingredientsfirst.com/news/coffee-shortages-brewing-in-brazil-climate-crisis-batters-beans.html

Considering consumers is fundamental to facing the economic turmoil brought by supply chain bottlenecks and inflation. Businesses must adopt a conservative strategy to share the pain with final customers in a balanced way. Instead of an unbalanced attempt, robust data analysis will perform at best at addressing price cuts in line with sustainable profit contractions.
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"What" and "How much" are two pivotal questions for data miners. Classification and regression address each of these queries, and their importance in forecasting is evident in creating a scenario.
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A combination of supply chain constrictions and inflation has compelled businesses to increase prices for end clients. While it seems a forced choice, there are still issues concerning how and to what extent a business can raise prices.
Different approaches mitigate the risks of losing customers' confidence in raising prices.
Inventory-based pricing links prices to available stocks. While showing transparency to customers, using stock abundance to set a price can postpone the scarcity problem. In synthesis, selling a lot for less will lead to selling less for more.
Cross-market intelligence is a sustainable option to mitigate scarcity and inflation. By collecting data on different markets and competitors, a firm can fix competitive prices while avoiding stock replenishment issues.

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Companies shall find a match in terms of culture, vision and operations. By sharing a vision for future development, cooperation will run smoothly, and the achieved stability will lead to more significant investments in strategic marketing. Forward-looking partnerships are functional to create a regional network of distributors that cooperate in developing new FSA and market intelligence.
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At a conference in Cernobbio, the Italian innovation minister, Vittorio Colao, stated that a merger between TIM and Open Fiber will benefit the country if competition remains possible. A former head of Vodafone, Mr Colao knows how controversial this topic is.
CDP, an Italian state lender, will likely bid to buy TIM fixed network assets to create a single network operator for optical fibre. The initial valuation of TIM assets will not go beyond 20 billion euros, though Vivendi group, TIM's top investor, stated that it would raise the claim to 31 billion.
The Italian election on the 25th of September will put the move on hold.
https://zcu.io/TZaZ

Private labels are suitable substitutes for branded items. Customers are more price-aware, and finding cheaper solutions with little or no reduction in quality is an excellent bargain for both clients and retailers.

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Considering consumers is fundamental to facing the economic turmoil brought by supply chain bottlenecks and inflation. Businesses must adopt a conservative strategy to share the pain with final customers in a balanced way. Instead of an unbalanced attempt, robust data analysis will perform at best at addressing price cuts in line with sustainable profit contractions.
https://zcu.io/yVy1

A combination of supply chain constrictions and inflation has compelled businesses to increase prices for end clients. While it seems a forced choice, there are still issues concerning how and to what extent a business can raise prices.
Different approaches mitigate the risks of losing customers' confidence in raising prices.
Inventory-based pricing links prices to available stocks. While showing transparency to customers, using stock abundance to set a price can postpone the scarcity problem. In synthesis, selling a lot for less will lead to selling less for more.
Cross-market intelligence is a sustainable option to mitigate scarcity and inflation. By collecting data on different markets and competitors, a firm can fix competitive prices while avoiding stock replenishment issues.

Watch the video: https://zcu.io/TnGJ

How to reprice products and services with data. A combination of supply chain constrictions and inflation has compelled businesses to increase prices for end clients. While it seems a forced choice, there ...

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Are you looking for ways to get new skills to run your business? We wrote a few lines on self-learning and informal networks.
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Packaging is one of the many contact points between environmental and business concerns. Less space means better waste management and less transport and storage costs.
The evolution of flexible packages will keep goods safe at a fraction of the cost.
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The project economy is a fact, and it is here to stay.
Improvements in project management tools and evolution in corporate culture have made the project economy feasible and appealing to SMEs. There are a few aspects to consider when shifting to a project-based workflow.
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"What" and "How much" are two pivotal questions for data miners. Classification and regression address each of these queries, and their importance in forecasting is evident in creating a scenario.
Read more: https://zcu.io/1JDL

Egypt is running ultra fast.
On-demand logistics and fulfilment are a helping hand for retailers in the country. Digital solutions are helping too.
Read more: https://www.pymnts.com/technology/2022/egypt-startups-leverage-tech-to-drive-food-industry-innovation-for-consumers-businesses/

Oil prices concern businesses deeply. The price of fuel affects shipping costs and also electricity bills. Keeping an eye on oil price dynamics is a good idea.
We designed an analytical dashboard to help businesses keep track of fluctuations easily.
We hope it helps!
https://bridgemaker.co.uk/opec/

We love using Zoom, but sometimes shaking hands is fundamental. Most of us catch several flights every year, so knowing about the best airports is welcome news.
https://skytraxratings.com/hamad-international-airport-is-named-the-worlds-best-airport

Summer has come, and business is slowing down. While planning vacations, Bridgemaker Ltd. actively addresses its service portfolio and engagement with clients and partners. Accordingly, we designed a concise survey to help us better understand your needs and expectations. By responding to the survey, you will let us know how to better communicate with you in the future.
https://survey.zohopublic.eu/zs/onB8Aj

Internet of Things (IoT) is gaining importance in logistics: although still not very tech-intensive, international freight forwarding has a vast potential for digital operations. Shippers are eager to have real-time time tracking of their freights, and shipping lines are also keen to improve the service for their clients’ sake. The number of smart containers will likely grow to 25% by 2026.
We are looking forward to assessing the pace of tech adoption among operators.

https://container-news.com/eight-fold-growth-seen-for-smart-containers/

The clash of powers between Kurdish and Iraqi central governments is having an impact: Schlumberger NV (NYSE: SLB) will cease operation in the territory of the Kurdish Regional Government. We advised our clients about the consequences for subcontractors, as well as a potential waterfall effect among other big oil companies in the region.
&Gas
https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/headlines/2088154-iraq-state-news-agency-says-schlumberger-to-exit-kurdistan-region

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This issue focuses on task management advice for SMEs. We hope you will enjoy reading it.
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The WTO is struggling for relevance. Recent developments have made it somehow marginal in the race for decoupling. However, it is a valuable chamber of dialogue to create global trading standards. If it only worked.

Political turmoil and the post-pandemic recovery have made raw materials and products rare, impacting global supply chains. Like the 1973 oil shortage drove fuel efficiency, current deficits may lead to a new economic model.

https://bridgemaker.co.uk/scarcity-is-an-innovation-boost-how-to-make-more-with-less-and-better/

Globalisation has been a transforming force since the 90s. Has it past its prime, leaving room for renewed regionalisation and competition among trade blocs?

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/de-globalization-industrial-trend-world-becoming-bigger-/?trackingId=mFCaQxAHFo4oMR3UnwTMyg%3D%3D

Physical stores are back, maybe. Online businesses are looking at opening physical stores to show products and create a stronger bond with customers. Online advertising has become prohibitive at a large scale for smaller companies, and a store could develop a more vital, local shoppers base.
We keep assessing this process to find evidence and create a scenario for our customers.
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/23/business/direct-consumer-retail-stores.html?smid=url-share