Harry Menear

2 weeks ago | interface.media | Harry Menear

Author Adi Polak Published 10 April 2025 Estimated Read time 5Mins Adi Polak, Director of Advocacy and Developer Experience Engineering, at Confluent, breaks down five key challenges organisations face when implement Agentic AI. SHARE THIS STORY As generative AI continues to evolve, we’re beginning to see the next generation come to life: Agentic AI. Traditional AI is designed to answer a single prompt. By contrast, Agentic AI can perform multi-step tasks and work with different systems to...

2 weeks ago | cpostrategy.media | Harry Menear

This month, the details of Trump’s self proclaimed ‘Liberation Day’ finally came to light, with the US President announcing a comprehensive tariff policy, including a baseline 10% tariff on all imports into the US, with 20% imposed on EU imports and significantly higher rates reserved for certain countries accused of unfair trade practices.

2 weeks ago | cpostrategy.media | Harry Menear

In the world of procurement, much attention is given to strategic spend – the high-value purchases that directly impact business operations. Yet, what about the low-value, high-frequency transactions that make up tail spend? For many organisations, this area of expenditure often receives less focus that strategic spend. Essentially, tail spend comprises small or individual purchases, which tend to be a lower priority for procurement teams.

2 weeks ago | supplychainstrategy.media | Harry Menear

Consumer behaviour is rapidly evolving, with Gen Z and millennials leading the charge in reshaping shopping trends. From prioritising sustainability and ethical shopping to demanding speed and convenience, these generations are setting new standards for brands. At the same time, social media and influencer marketing have become powerful forces in shaping their purchasing decisions. Sustainability and business ethics have become a hot topic for shoppers in recent years.

2 weeks ago | supplychainstrategy.media | Harry Menear

With key supply chain strategies, global retailers can boost sales, minimise wasted stock, and stay competitive in an increasingly cost-constrained supply chain landscape. In a supply chain landscape that seems to get more budget-conscious with each passing day (or presidential tweet), retailers are looking to optimise their global supply chains and maintain profitability, which requires smart inventory strategies.