Introduction Beginning in 2024, a stream of “incredible” growth metrics from VC-backed startups in Silicon Valley began to show up, especially in Artificial Intelligence (AI) startups. Their reported Annual Recurring Revenues (ARRs) showed almost unbelievable […] ARR Growth: The Hottest Valuation Metric in Venture Capital […]
Overview In today’s uncertain trade environment, the cost of raw material ingredients of a manufactured product can change dynamically due to tariffs, inflation, sanctions, embargoes, supply chain disruptions, and multiple other factors. Consequently, today’s standard Product Reformulations: Standard vs. Dynamic Costing in the Age of AI […]
Over the past three years, the field of artificial intelligence (AI) has undergone remarkable advancements that have captivated our imaginations with unprecedented capabilities in language processing and creative problem-solving. These developments, impressive as they are, Autonomous AI Agents: Unleashing New Costs and Transforming Work and Society […]
In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force across various industries, offering the potential to revolutionise how businesses operate and engage with consumers. One such application of AI is in the AI Generated Customised Pricing: Hacking Your Brain […]
Preamble The following words were written 14 years ago by Barry Eichengreen, a professor of economics at the University of California, Berkeley, in the wake of the 2007-09 financial crisis (Eichengreen, 2010). “Serious economic and Desparately Seeking Safe Havens […]
Introduction In the quest for increased efficiency, speed, and innovation, many companies have chosen to streamline their operations by cutting layers of middle management. While these flatter organisational structures may seem beneficial at first glance, Vanishing Middle Management: Its Impact on Organisational Control Systems […]
Understanding False Advertising False advertising refers to the practice of providing misleading, deceptive, or outright false statements about a product or service to influence consumer purchasing decisions. This unethical marketing strategy can take various forms, Bunnings: Pushing the Envelope on False Advertising […]