Market Trends & Consumer Behaviour
5 trends that will shape HR in 2026 Summary HR in 2026 will continue to be shaped by AI but not at the expense of core people work. The article flags five priorities: deeper integration of AI into management, the urgent need for robust AI guardrails, a talent market that prioritises skills and upskilling, an […]
Stord Completes Deal to Acquire Shipwire From CEVA Logistics Article Date: 6 January 2026 | Original article Summary Stord has closed its acquisition of Shipwire from CEVA Logistics, adding 12 fulfilment locations and extending its footprint across the US, UK and Europe while integrating Shipwire’s technology and AI capabilities into Stord’s order management system. Content […]
₹41,863 Crore ECMS Push Targets Gaps in India’s Electronics Supply Chain Published: 2026-01-03T05:23:16+00:00 | Author: Karvi Rana Summary The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) approved 22 new projects under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) in its third tranche, worth ₹41,863 crore. That brings the total number of ECMS-backed projects to 46. The […]
Traders profit from bets on Maduro’s capture as prediction markets react swiftly Summary US traders made large gains after prediction markets rapidly priced in the arrest of Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro. Polymarket data shows a contract on ‘Maduro out by January 31, 2026?’ rose from a 5.5% implied probability on 2 January to near 99% […]
₹41,863 Crore ECMS Push Targets Gaps in India’s Electronics Supply Chain Summary The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has approved 22 new projects worth ₹41,863 crore under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) in the scheme’s third tranche. This brings the total number of ECMS-backed projects to 46. The latest tranche is expected […]
Las Vegas Convention Centre Wraps Up $600M Refurbishment, Reopens Summary The Las Vegas Convention Centre has reopened after a roughly $600 million modernisation that upgrades public spaces and back-of-house facilities ahead of CES. The refurbishment includes a modernised Central Grand Hall Lobby with a glass curtain wall to boost natural light, three large information screens, […]
US–Venezuela Oil Standoff Raises Stakes for Global Energy Summary The US–Venezuela confrontation over oil shipments has evolved from a background diplomatic issue into a force that directly impacts physical assets, insurance, finance and supply chains. Enforcement actions that once stayed on paper are now affecting tankers, cargoes and port access, forcing executives and boards to […]
Want To See The Future In 2026? Create A Futures Team Summary To navigate accelerating change and rising complexity, leaders need organised imagination as well as data. The article argues that forming a dedicated ‘Futures Team’ gives executives expanded foresight, challenges assumptions and helps organisations become resilient and future-ready. It uses military and corporate examples […]
Manufacturing Remains in Contraction for 10th Straight Month Summary Article Date: 2026-01-06T06:40:00-05:00Article URL: https://www.supplychain247.com/article/ism-manufacturing-pmi-december-contractionArticle Image: https://www.supplychain247.com/images/2025_article/manufacturing-jobs-pixabay55.jpg Content summary ISM’s December Manufacturing Report on Business shows the sector remained in contraction for the 10th consecutive month. The headline PMI fell to 47.9, the weakest reading of 2025 and below the 12‑month average. Weak demand, tariffs and […]
₹41,863 Crore ECMS Push Targets Gaps in India’s Electronics Supply Chain Summary The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has approved 22 new projects under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) in its third tranche, with committed investments of ₹41,863 crore. That takes the total ECMS-backed projects to 46. The latest approvals are projected […]
