Supply Chain

Corporate Governance in the Age of Geopolitics

As governments assert greater control over supply chains, capital flows and industrial policy, Shefaly Yogendra, PhD argues that boards must rethink their strategy, navigating a more fragmented, state-driven global economy where adapting quickly defines long-term success.

By Shefaly Yogendra

The Matcha Market’s Identity Crisis: What Western Brands Are Getting Wrong

Shizu Okusa, founder and CEO of Apothékary, unpacks the identity crisis facing the global matcha market, where Western brands often trade authenticity for aesthetics. The Wall Street alum-turned-wellness entrepreneur highlights why cultural appreciation, transparent sourcing and long-term investment in farming communities are ethical imperatives and also key to business resilience.

By Shizu Okusa

Returns Are the New Revenue: Why Smart Retailers Are Betting on the Boomerang

James Murdock, co-founder of Alchemy and a leader in sustainable tech, makes a compelling case for why returns aren’t a nuisance—they’re an opportunity. With over two decades in global tech and a track record that includes more than nine million refurbished devices, Murdock argues that brands who master the reverse supply chain are outpacing the competition.

By James Murdock

The Next Wealth Revolution: How Circular Business Models Are Redefining Growth

By Julia Binder

Tim Cook Touts Apple’s ‘Symbiotic’ Relationship With China Even as Tensions Rise

By Sissi Cao

A Powerful, Hidden Sign That Inflation is About to Ease

By Alex Kantrowitz

There’s a Tampon Shortage, and Everything from Drought to War in Ukraine is to Blame

By Linda Carroll

High-End Department Stores Are Defying Inflation and Enjoying a Post-Pandemic Boom

By Sissi Cao

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