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When choosing carbonated beverages, taste is paramount for consumers, but it doesn’t entirely eclipse other considerations. “Sustainability factors and health benefits will not outweigh taste, yet consumers consider a longer list of factors before making their CSD choices, putting brands on the spot to check more boxes and meet expanded needs,” says Mintel. Learn more via Beverage Industry Magazine ?? https://lnkd.in/dbzHsXtZ

Is there a (not) follow-the-leader effect for #ESG? According to Knowledge at Wharton, potentially yes: “When one company improves its [ESG] performance, it tends to negatively impact the sales of products from competitors who have not made similar improvements.” More at ? https://lnkd.in/gevj9ExU

The next phase of #4IR will be marked by how well companies can scale their use of new technologies, not just adopt them, says McKinsey & Company. Organizations that are part of the Global Lighthouse Network share these six characteristics, which allow them more quickly make the leap from pilot project to enterprise-wide: ?? They have a strategic road map: even before the first pilot is underway, the company knows the long-term use cases and value it projects to gain from introducing new technology to its operations. ?? They focus on talent development: programs to recruit and retain the right people are a priority. ?? They’re agile: an agile operations model helps speed up execution, collaboration and feedback, making it quicker to scale successful pilots. ??♂? They’ve got a strong technology backbone: investments are transparent and appropriately distributed to support both a pilot phase and long-term scalability. ? Their data governance is sound: critical decisions aren’t delayed by poor data architecture or quality. ? Change management is at the forefront: investment in building new skills and leadership capabilities is an equal catalyst for transformation. Read more ? https://lnkd.in/exNpUWPM

During rapid change, digital continuity should be a strategic constant for manufacturers. Organizations that prioritize internal information sharing and traceability have an advantage over siloed competitors. They also tend to have a head-start on innovation thanks to more robust and transparent data, which can illuminate opportunities and reveal where and when to bet on new risks. Read more from Smart Industry from Endeavor Business Media ? https://lnkd.in/gWqdY7JE

Liminal experiences, described by Harvard Business Review as “a prolonged separation from normal ways of being and doing,” could be considered a hallmark of personal and professional life in the 2020s. But uncertainty does not necessarily mean instability. “It’s easy to become distracted by the challenging economic, social, and geopolitical context in which organizations currently operate,” says HBR. Instead, leaders who commit to two key actions – asking the big questions and focusing on the fundamentals – can help their teams build strength and resilience. More ? https://lnkd.in/gy_eGriW

The second half of the 2020s could be the backdrop of profoundly rapid technological change, as forecasted by Gartner in its Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2025. In particular, agentic AI (number 1) and ambient invisible intelligence (number 5) are two trends poised to revolutionize everyday decision-making, monitoring and intelligence. Gartner anticipates that by 2028, agentic AI systems will carry out “at least 15% of day-to-day work decisions,” and that “ultra-low-cost smart tags and sensors that deliver large-scale affordable tracking and sensing” will become the norm across multiple industries. Read more via ZDNET ? https://lnkd.in/gaAmEUPY

The current state of #AI adoption in the U.S. is “uneven,” according to research from the MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy. But AI potentially is still on track for ubiquity, like the internet was a generation ago. And it could all come down to a shift in everyday routines. “What do you do at the office every Monday morning?” asks the study’s lead researcher. “Very few people start with a blank slate to redesign the activities that occupy their time and attention. For reasons we’ve known since the steam engine, it takes a while for firms and for people to adjust.” Discover more ? https://lnkd.in/gnv_vpyH

“Navigating the journey towards net zero is not a linear path,” notes the World Economic Forum. Instead, progress toward energy transition and decarbonization is a mosaic of innovation and collaboration that prioritizes action today that yields successful future outcomes. Read in full at ? https://lnkd.in/e9fEXJS4

The farther and clearer your line of sight, the more resilient your supply chain, writes SupplyChainBrain. Multi-tier supply chain intelligence and visibility can help companies counteract increasing risk and complexity across the value chain, from sourcing and procuring raw materials to navigating regulatory compliance and consumer sentiment. The more links in the chain that a company can reliably track, the more nimble it likely is in the face of disruption. More at ? https://lnkd.in/dn2xribm

Does a supply chain with healthy #ESG translate to higher shareholder returns? Yes, according to research from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management. An analysis of news reports of “negative ESG events like labor violations or revelations of environmental harm—within publicly traded companies’ supply chains” found a strong correlation to future stock performance. The higher the number of negative articles about a company, the lower its stock price was over the following year. The researchers also identified what could be three built-in advantages for companies that prioritize environmentally and ethically healthy supply chains: ?? Their supply chains are more stable and less prone to disruption. ?? They tend to avoid costly reputational damage with consumers and investors. ? They’re often ahead of the curve operationally when new regulations come into effect. Learn more ? https://lnkd.in/gMzZA22B