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Will Amazon send meat distributors the way of the dinosaurs?
But food distribution is on the brink of disruption - distributors should stop focusing on their traditional competitors and start establishing a competitive advantage against the competitor no one wants, Amazon. Let’s look at the role of distributors, the core competencies of Amazon, and imagine how (if?) the two can...
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Blockchain, the food chain & the billion dollar problems to be solved
You can’t buy blockchain at Ace Hardware, Bass Pro, or Tractor Supply. You can’t even buy it on Amazon. Blockchain isn’t a physical product. Blockchain is a technology advancement in the way (certain types of) data points are captured, stored, transferred, and accounted for. Blockchain technology is most widely known...
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3 ways meat leaders can navigate The Void
But in the article, “Why Big Food Is Having a Mass CEO Exodus: No wonder so many have stepped down—they’re up against a changing landscape.” the author points out that the typical tricks of economies of scale for manufacturing and advertising are no longer enough; sustainable growth is getting hard...
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4 Ways to Assess Your Company’s Analytical Horsepower
The following white paper includes: An in-depth look at the benefits of moving up the analytics value continuum How to assess where you are along the continuum What you should be asking before building a strategy to progress your analytics journey Download this white paper to learn more.
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Should the meat industry care whether Amazon or Walmart wins?
But none of it matters. Sure its fascinating to see it all unfold, like a real time case study on business strategy. But should the meat industry care whether Amazon or Walmart wins? Nope. Because the same technology trends will be amplified no matter who wins the faceoff between Amazon...
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