Global supply chains stand at an inflection point. A convergence of technology advances, geo-economic tensions, and sustainability concerns have sparked multifaceted efforts to strengthen worldwide logistics resilience, efficiency, and localisation. In this piece, we explore the key trends and strategic considerations shaping the supply chain future. Intelligent systems - The
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The age of big data is upon us. Businesses are generating and collecting vast amounts of data from various sources, including customer transactions, social media interactions, website analytics, and sensor readings. While this data holds immense potential, unlocking its true value and transforming it into actionable insights requires expertise and
Finding the optimal price point to maximize revenues while maintaining volume is a persistent challenge. But advanced demand modeling techniques are empowering brands to make pricing decisions with scientific precision. The Complexities of Pricing Pricing a product or service involves balancing complex trade-offs between profit margins and sales volume. Price
A major demand shift is building as electric vehicle adoption reaches an inflection point in China and beyond. Our proprietary consumer survey across 15 Chinese cities reveals electric vehicles likely accounting for 32% of auto sales by 2025 - far outpacing previous projections. This exponential EV growth out of the
Emerging immersive technologies like augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are unlocking powerful new capabilities for market researchers. By enhancing emotional engagement, replicating real-world complexity, and providing agile prototyping, AR and VR together are reshaping research methodologies to uncover deeper consumer motivations and behavior insights. The Limitations of Traditional
Understanding consumer emotions towards brands is now crucial. Sentiment analysis is transforming market intelligence by exposing how people truly feel. Advanced text analytics, facial coding and machine learning uncover the drivers of sentiment hidden within data. Text and Speech Analytics Powerful linguistic algorithms applied to text data - from social
In today's crowded marketplace, customer personas are vital to delivering personalized experiences that build loyalty and affinity. Based on deep market intelligence, detailed personas enable hyper-targeted personalisation across the customer lifecycle. Gather Broad Data A strong foundation requires gathering demographic, behavioural and psychographic data across current customers. Surveys,
Seismic changes are disrupting the retail landscape. While daunting, leaders can leverage market intelligence to foresee threats and uncover strategic opportunities. The future belongs to firms that face disruption head-on. Pinpoint Emerging Competitors As purchasing shifts online, agile digital competitors are stealing share. Firms should continuously analyse web traffic, search
The market research industry, estimated to be worth $80 billion globally, is undergoing rapid transformation. From leveraging AI to decentralizing data collection, three key trends are disrupting traditional techniques and driving insights that are faster, cheaper, and more personal. AI and Predictive Analytics Forward-thinking research firms are harnessing artificial intelligence
Investments in supply chain technology solutions are accelerating rapidly as firms around the world aim to address fragility exposed by recent shocks amid mounting pressures for greater efficiency, visibility, and resilience. Our proprietary analysis shows that global warehouse automation deployments grew 15% year-over-year in 2022, while the adoption of order-tracking
Happy New Year, fellow market sleuths! Can you feel that electric hum in the air? That's the collective buzz of opportunity, the sweet symphony of potential, the undeniable thrum of 2024 finally arriving. We at Rwazi are practically vibrating with excitement – and we're here to share
As we bid farewell to the spectacular year of 2023, the Rwazi Team is thrilled to share the incredible journey we've had, all about empowering individuals across Africa through the magic of mapping and gig opportunities. Mapping Adventures Across Africa and Asia In 2023, our team went on