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⛓ 🎮 Video Games x Supply Chains As we step into December and come off of Black Friday Cyber Monday (BFCM), I thought it would be fun to look at two things I enjoy: Supply Chains & Games! As a gamer, I always looked forward to the holidays for a chance to get the latest console, upgrade tech, and some downtime to catch up on the games I missed. I know I'm not alone, as millions of gamers and parents alike are spurred into a buying frenzy. 📈 Seasonality: Looking a console shipments by year, the first we see is the seasonality present in US imports. Pre pandemic, on average more than half of imports were made between August and November. 🔗 Pre vs Post Pandemic: Most prominently was the semiconductor and chip shortages the industry faced. This had a direct impact on availability of consoles for consumers, and influenced overall sales & revenue. The backlogs resulted in a departure from traditional seasonal shipping patterns, with import levels and timing being inconsistent with pre-pandemic norms. Airfreight's share of shipments was at 46% in 2021, a significant increase from the 41% during the 2016 to 2019 period. However, by the third quarter of 2023, this need for airfreight decreased to 35%, indicating that most challenges had cleared. 🕹️ Brand Strategies: Different brands, such as Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo, are navigating these seasonal trends in unique ways. Microsoft has overall seen higher imports than Sony and Nintendo. However in recent quarters, Sony & Nintendo have seen sharp growths. As consoles head to their end of lifecycle, the big three are launching updated boxes with special packages or promotions. Sony's PS5 Slim in November, Microsoft's Series S with additional SSD storage in September along with Starfield, and the first Mario game in six years along with an all red Switch. Nintendo’s Switch involves 32 semiconductor-type components from 15 suppliers 🚀 At Bucephalus, we're building the most advanced AI foundational models for consumer demand and inventory planning. We use real-time industry and customer data to help businesses predict and fulfill product demands efficiently. In times like these, our platform becomes instrumental in avoiding stockouts and ensuring a happy holiday season for everyone! 👉 Stay ahead of the game - both literally and figuratively! Dive into the full report for a deeper understanding of the video game console supply chains, and let's discuss how cutting-edge AI can revolutionize inventory planning. #HolidaySeason #GamingConsoles #SupplyChainInnovation #AI #Bucephalus #TechTrends

🚀 Attention Retail & CPG Leaders! 🚀 Are you ready to transform your inventory strategy from reactive to proactive? With hundreds of millions in free cash flows on the line, it's time to step up your game. 🌟 Introducing Bucephalus - the game-changing solution for your inventory challenges! 🐴 Why Bucephalus? 🐴 Turbocharge your planning and teamwork, making collaboration seamless and efficient. Elevate your customer experience to new heights. Build a supply chain that's not just robust but resilient, adapting to market shifts with ease. 💡 Think Bigger, Plan Smarter 💡 Join the ranks of hundreds of Enterprise & SMB customers who've revolutionized their planning with Bucephalus. 🌐 The Future of Supply Chains Start Today 🌐 Bucephalus is the most advanced AI powered demand sensing and forecasting solution on the market. We're also so much more. Don't believe us? Try it. Contact us to get started! See how Bucephalus can align your strategy to your supply chain and drive your business forward. #Bucephalus #demandforecasting #supplychain #retail #cpg #AI #InventoryRevolution #digitaltransformation #RetailInnovation #FutureofPlanning

🌟 Reflecting on Biden's New Supply Chain Initiative 🌟 People were asking me all day yesterday about my take on President Joe Biden's recently announced Supply Chain Initiative. After a bustling Black Friday Cyber Monday at Bucephalus Tech, I've finally had a moment to gather my thoughts. 🇺🇸 First off, it's encouraging to see plans for $653 million in federal funding for increased capacity and infrastructure improvements at key logistic points like the Port of Miami (currently the 10th largest US port) and rail cranes in Houston. These expansions are not just a boost for business efficiency; it's a strategic investment in America's national security and economic stability. 🔍 However, what truly resonates with me is the focus on enhancing data infrastructure. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said it best: "to make the most of our physical infrastructure we were going to need better data infrastructure". This aligns perfectly with our mission at Bucephalus, where we leverage AI and real-time data for smarter inventory & supply chain planning for hundreds of retail and CPG customers. 🤝 If you're curious about how these initiatives might impact your business or the supply chain industry at large, I'm more than happy to discuss. Let's explore together how these developments can bolster our efforts in navigating the evolving landscape of logistics and supply chain management. #SupplyChain #AI #DataDriven #BucephalusTech #LogisticsFuture #supplychainautomation #supplychainmanagement #supplychainsolutions #PortsDevelopment #InfrastructureImprovement #FederalFunding