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How New Tariffs Could Impact Your Margins

Significant changes are taking place in the international trading system. Recent announcements from the U.S. government around new and expanded tariffs targeting dozens of countries are expected to have a major impact on global commodity flows. While it’s too early to predict their full effects, it’s critical to consider what this means for markets and […]

Beef Up Your Buying Strategy

Fresh protein might not be the most exciting thing on your plate, but procuring it comes with an unexpected set of challenges. The market is always changing and can be hard to predict. Balancing the reliability of formula orders with the potential to generate additional margin from spot buys can...

Exclusive Interview with DecisionNext’s Co-Founder, Dr. Robert Pierce

In the interview, Dr. Pierce highlights the importance of transparency in AI-driven forecasting models. He emphasizes how DecisionNext's "white box" approach fosters user trust and adoption and how integration of human expertise with machine learning enhances the ability of companies to navigate complex commodity markets effectively. Dr. Pierce shares his...

What’s ahead for DecisionNext and our customers in 2025

As we start the new year, we want to take a moment to reflect on a few of the important trends that shaped our industry over the last twelve months, and how they position DecisionNext and our customers and partners for an even stronger year ahead in 2025. Inflation continued...

Employee Spotlight: Orlando Rodriguez, Customer Success Specialist

As we continue to grow, our partners’ success becomes an even more critical piece of the puzzle. That’s where Orlando comes in. This month, we chatted with him about his background, fostering trust and collaboration, and his secret to keeping customers coming back. Can you share a bit about your...

Where Meat-Buying Intuition Meets Artificial Intelligence

DecisionNext has produced this whitepaper which focuses on how its patented machine-learning technology combines with your industry expertise to produce a competitive edge. In this case, we will dive into how today’s new tools build powerful forecast scenarios in order to nail the timing of a buy for holiday beef ribs in highly unpredictable market […]

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