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Whetstone Distribution Partners with DecisionNext to Enhance Protein Price Forecasting
SAN FRANCISCO, California – January 20, 2026 – DecisionNext, the leading AI platform that helps companies optimize commodity buying and selling decisions, today announced …
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5 Questions with Raven Kropf, President of Teys USA
As a longtime leader in the protein industry, Raven is in the perfect position to drive Teys USA into its next phase of growth in the U.S. We recently caught up with her …
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Unleashing Value: Strategically Marketing a 250kt Iron Ore Shipment
Value With DecisionNext, a large iron ore producer increased profits by an average 6-8% on spot sales. Our solution helped them optimize pricing strategy and reduce the …
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The Importance of AI Forecasting in Commodity Industries
Key takeaways: Globally, commodity markets are experiencing unprecedented market swings, and the traditional forecast models are broken Industries have been slow to …
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The DecisionNext Finished Goods Index Report – May 2024
Finished Goods Forecast Indices: June 2024 (Fig. 1) Figure 1 - DecisionNext finished goods indices for June 2024 (forecast locked on 4/28/24). To see last month’s index, …
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5 Questions with Karsten Sommer, Mining and Natural Resource Expert
When it comes to supply chain management, integrated business planning, and the need for digital transformation in the mining industry, few people know more than Wolfram. …
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The DecisionNext Finished Goods Indices – April 2024
Finished Goods Forecast Indices: May 2024 (Fig. 1) Figure 1 – DecisionNext finished goods indices for May 2024 (forecast locked on 3/28/24). To see last month’s index, …
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Annual Meat Conference Nashville, 2024: Recap
The DecisionNext team just came back from an energizing trip to the Annual Meat Conference in Nashville. We met with leaders from all corners of the food and ag industry, …
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5 Questions with Rick Stein, FMI’s Vice President of Fresh Foods
Rick joined FMI in 2014 where he’s responsible for developing a portfolio of services and activities to assist members in formulating and executing their fresh food …
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The DecisionNext Finished Goods Indices – March 2024
Finished Goods Forecast Indices: April 2024 (Fig. 1) Figure 1 – DecisionNext finished goods indices for April 2024 (forecast locked on 3/4/24). To see last month’s index, …
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