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The Secret History of Silicon Valley Part VI: Every World War II.

Steve Blank

All the radar operator would see was noise, rather than airplanes. So they systematically designed electronic devices called “jammers&# to shut down each part of the German air defense system. Well, you couldn’t stand in front of the German radars and throw out tin foil, but you could if you had a fleet of airplanes.

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Foodtech Trends That Are Here to Stay

View from Seed

Much of the food supply chain has operated the same way for years, and technology has created ample opportunities for innovation and improvement across the entire supply chain. Meat processing companies across the country have paused operations at plants where workers have tested positive for COVID. Dairy Alternatives.

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BUZZ Doesn’t Equal BUY: Three Factors To Look For When Seeking Stocks With Long-Term Value

YoungUpstarts

One of those real-world examples is FedEx, the Memphis-based delivery company. When I visited Fred Smith, chairman and CEO of FedEx, at his Memphis headquarters, he said strategy was his company’s top priority. You can have the best operations. Their packaging and services are distinctly designed. They use lean teams.

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