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strategy
Commodities BP Puts North Sea Oil and Gas Business Up for Sale, Ending 60-Year Era
BP has announced the sale of its North Sea business, marking the end of 60 years of production in the region. The portfolio includes five production hubs and around 1,100 employees. CEO Meg O'Neill said the business would be better positioned as part of another company.
Logistics Freight Success Demands Strong Carrier Partnerships, RXO Strategy Reveals
Spot freight rates are running 40% to 70% above contracted lane pricing, making many contract awards paper rates, according to RXO VP Brian Riley. He recommends shifting from waterfall routing guides to multiple primary carrier awards and proactive rate increases to secure capacity.
Logistics Shipping needs to stop chasing the perfect AI solver
Natalia Liashenko, CEO of Marine Solver, argues that the shipping industry should abandon the myth of a universal automatic fleet planning solver. She contends that different planning scenarios require specialized mathematical models and that human decision-making remains essential. The piece calls for a digital architecture combining specialized models with transparent human-led choices.
Logistics From $1 Sale to $4 Billion: NFI's Strategic Pivot from Truckload Volatility to Diversified Logistics
NFI CEO Sid Brown detailed the company's nearly century-long evolution from traditional one-way truckload to a diversified portfolio of dedicated fleets, warehousing, and intermodal services. The strategic shift was driven by the brutal economics of trucking, emphasizing stable contracted services for predictability and long-term growth.
Finance Godrej Agrovet shifts focus from revenue growth to earnings quality and returns
Godrej Agrovet is reshaping its portfolio to improve return on capital employed (ROCE) and reduce earnings volatility. The company deployed nearly ₹1,750 crore over two years and reported FY26 revenue of ₹10,233 crore with a 17.2% rise in profit before tax. Management now prioritises earnings quality and cash generation over revenue expansion.
Business Why scaling after Rs 500 crore shifts from strategy to execution, founders say at ETRetail Summit 2026
At the ETRetail Summit 2026, founders from Lahori Zeera, Sangeetha Mobiles, CaratLane, Libas, and Anand Sweets unanimously agreed that once a business crosses the Rs 500 crore revenue mark, growth becomes an execution problem rather than a strategy problem. Key challenges include supply chain discipline, inventory control, people systems, and operational consistency. The panel highlighted that scaling requires systematic problem-solving, technology backbone, and capital discipline.
Logistics Norfolk Southern CEO Says Railroad Must Focus on Today's Service While Advancing Union Pacific Merger
Norfolk Southern CEO Mark George states the railroad remains committed to improving service while advancing the proposed merger with Union Pacific. He acknowledges current service struggles due to crew shortages and weather, but says the operations team is focused on stabilization. The merger aims to create coast-to-coast service, though other Class I railroads oppose it.
E-Commerce & Marketplaces Global brands must avoid premature expansion, says Urbanic Co-founder James Wellwood
Urbanic Co-founder James Wellwood emphasises that sustainable globalisation requires disciplined expansion, strong supply chains, and locally attuned community building. He warns against premature scaling across multiple markets, noting that technology and data-driven forecasting can optimise inventory and minimise dead stock.
Logistics Easterly Exits Debut Tanker Fund with 52% Premium, Shifts Focus to Dry Bulk Carriers
Easterly Clear Ocean (ECO) has sold all seven chemical tankers from its inaugural fund, achieving an estimated 63% net IRR and 4.25x net multiple. The platform is now raising capital for its fifth fund, ECO Fleet Holdings V, which has already deployed into three dry bulk carriers and two chemical tankers, marking its entry into the dry bulk sector.
Technology Stop treating AI as the strategy — focus on business outcomes instead
TechRadar cautions against treating AI as a strategy itself, warning that organizations risk losing sight of business outcomes. The article emphasizes that AI should be a tool within a broader transformation strategy, requiring collaboration across departments, clear problem identification, and measurement beyond productivity gains.
Technology Why AI pilots stall and what organizations must fix to scale AI successfully
Organizations seeing the strongest returns from AI are those building foundations for scaling, not just running pilots. With over £78 billion invested in UK AI, research warns that 40% of agentic AI projects will be abandoned by 2027 because legacy systems cannot support them. Success depends on workflow redesign, strategic infrastructure, and realistic ROI timelines of two to four years.
Technology India Central to EY’s AI Strategy as Firm Opens Bengaluru Experience Centre
EY global chair and CEO Janet Truncale said India operations are increasingly central to the firm’s AI strategy, with over a quarter of its 400,000 employees based in the country. She launched the EY.ai Centre for Reimagination in Bengaluru, part of a planned $1.4 billion investment in AI, to help clients move from isolated AI pilots to full-scale business transformation.
E-Commerce & Marketplaces Agentic Commerce Battle Misses the B2B Prize
Tech giants are locked in a race to own AI-powered shopping, but focus on consumer discovery and checkout is misplaced. According to Bryan House, CEO of Elastic Path, the real breakthrough for agentic commerce lies in B2B procurement, where complexity and data quality give AI agents the clearest edge.
Technology Stop Bad AI Projects to Save Your Budget
In the fast-paced world of AI, the ability to stop unproductive projects early is crucial to managing budgets effectively. Implementing a 'kill engine' can help organizations make evidence-based decisions, preventing unnecessary resource allocation.
Technology Citi Urges India to Clarify AI Role for Global Investment
Citi's Vis Raghavan emphasizes the need for India to clearly define its role in the AI-driven global economy to attract foreign direct investment. Despite strong domestic participation, foreign interest is hindered by energy dependency and unclear AI positioning.
Logistics FedEx Expands Dutch Hub to Boost Air Cargo Strategy
FedEx is investing $54 million to expand its trucking hub in Duiven, Netherlands, enhancing its air cargo strategy. This expansion will increase freight handling capacity by over 50% and integrate air and road networks for efficient delivery.
Business Productivity: The Key to Dairy Sector's Growth Surge
India's dairy sector faces a challenge as demand outpaces supply, despite being the world's largest milk producer. Enhancing productivity through better nutrition and genetics is essential to meet growing consumption needs.
Trade India, Japan Strengthen Indo-Pacific Trade Ties
India and Japan have aligned their strategies to enhance trade and economic security in the Indo-Pacific region. This collaboration aims to strengthen supply chain resilience and promote economic growth through investment and innovation.
Technology AI Giants Target India's Supply Chain Sector
AI leaders Anthropic and OpenAI are focusing on India's supply chain and logistics sector, aiming to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. With significant investments and strategic pitches, these companies are set to transform India's trade landscape.