Articles by tag: executive order
Earlier this month, President Joe Biden signed an executive order that addresses competition among hospitals, health insurers, prescription drugmakers, and hearing aid manufacturers in an effort to tackle anti-competitive practices in various industries. The order urges the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission to crack down on antitrust laws and actively revise merger…
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Food & Beverage
How Will Updates to the Packers and Stockyards Act Shape Agriculture’s B2B Relationships?
In Biden’s anti-trust executive orders targeting anti-competitive practices in agriculture, the administration has emphasized the Packers and Stockyards Act as one of the critical laws that’ll be revised and enforced to protect farmers’ and growers’ interests. On this episode of Just the FAQts, we’re exploring the what and the why behind the Packers &…
Food & Beverage
How Is the Biden Admin’s Attack on Anti-Competitive Policies Shaping Agriculture?
The Biden administration has set its sights firmly on breaking down anti-competitive practices across a wide range of industries, and the nation’s agricultural sector is beginning to feel the effects. According to the president, the executive orders the administration has issued are aimed at anti-competitive practices in agriculture like consolidation in chicken procession, meatpacking, sourcing…
Business Services
What the US Can Learn from Europe’s “Right to Repair” Fight
Earlier in July, the Biden Administration dropped another hammer with its new “right to repair” executive order. With the ultimate goal of increasing competition across the US economy, this new executive order forces the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to draw up new rules & regulations protecting the right & ability of consumers to repair their…
Business Casual
Oracle Wins Bid for TikTok But Still Seeks Political Approval
The race to buy Gen Z’s favorite social media app, TikTok, has been front and center in the past few weeks. Finally, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, struck a deal with Oracle after turning down bids from Microsoft and Walmart. As President Trump’s ban of TikTok looms this weekend, US officials still need to…
Healthcare
Should Healthcare Pricing Be More Transparent?
Healthcare prices have continued to rise in the United States in recent years, and no solution has been agreed upon. Making a complicated situation even hard to solve is the fact that the supply chain is much more complex in healthcare than in the exchange of other goods and services. One of the major…
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Leverage Data-Driven Tools and Local SEO for Maximum Search Engine Rankings
As businesses continue to navigate the digital landscape, data-driven tools are more crucial than ever for effective SEO strategies. Understanding and implementing the proper SEO practices can make a significant difference with evolving algorithms and competitive markets. Given that 75% of users never scroll past the first page of search results, this statistic underscores…
On-Device AI is Today’s Tech Innovation, Competition and Market Leadership Driver
On-device AI revolutionizes the tech landscape, making it a critical factor for industry dominance. This cutting-edge technology directly integrates advanced AI capabilities into devices, transforming consumer and enterprise applications. This shift stems from the need for improved performance, reduced latency, enhanced data privacy & security, and personalized user experiences. With advancements in neural processing…
The Role of AI in Modern Supply Chains: Insights from Aaron Hatfield at Arvist
Artificial intelligence rapidly transforms modern supply chains, with companies like Arvist leading the charge. In a recent episode of Hammer Down, hosted by Mike Bush, Aaron Hatfield, the Head of Sales at Arvist, sheds light on AI’s practical applications and benefits in enhancing supply chain operations. Is AI in the supply chain a double-edged…
Training New Semiconductor Manufacturing Professionals is Key to Meet Coming Domestic Manufacturing Demand
Over the past few years, the U.S. has made significant strides in semiconductor manufacturing, driven by substantial investments and strategic policies. With the CHIPS Act expected to triple domestic semiconductor manufacturing capacity by 2032, the need for a skilled workforce is more urgent than ever. This discussion explores the key question: What does the…