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Tech-driven credit management solutions are key for businesses in post-Covid world, says new report
WHILE some consumers have suffered a decline in household incomes since Covid-19 hit, others from the highest income brackets have reported the opposite, giving rise to a complex dual economy, and forcing changes in the lending and credit landscape, says a new report.
The Experian's 2021 Global Decisioning Report also noted that as the pandemic brought more consumers online for transactions, expectations have risen. More than half (55 per cent) of consumers said they have higher expectations of their digital experience since the pandemic began.
To help navigate this increasingly complex financial landscape, technology-driven credit-risk management solutions are rising in importance, said the report.
Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, Experian's data shows that banks and financial institutions across the Asia-Pacific have charted a 74 per cent rise in number of loan applications. This increase, in conjunction with the changing credit landscape, has nudged 63 per cent of Asia-Pacific businesses to express concern about their customers' credit worthiness, as broader economic uncertainties impact customer behaviour.
The report found, for example, that in purchasing of goods and services online, only a third of the respondents in the Asia-Pacific surveyed were willing to wait up to 30 seconds before they abandon the transaction; and one in four consumers have taken their business elsewhere because their digital needs were unmet.
The report thus stressed the need for businesses to "transform their operations for digital decisioning in order to reach customers in real-time with the most relevant and contextual offers".
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One way for businesses to rise above the challenge is to rethink their analytic models, the report said, given that confidence in these models (which help them predict consumer behaviour, for example) suffered a dip during the pandemic.
The report also noted a greater expectation among consumers to apply for credit whenever and wherever they want - and they are willing to provide additional personal data for it.
New payment methods like Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) are emerging as a key trend among younger consumers, with nearly a third (27 per cent) of consumers using BNPL to make purchases. The report said these consumers "do not view BNPL as debt, and want a method to spread out payments over time".
Businesses can tap into the opportunities that the emerging BNPL consumer market presents by addressing consumers' needs and providing increased payment flexibility.
One thing is for sure, said the report - consumers have growing digital needs, and businesses will have to adapt.
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Starbucks Corp., pursuing its expansion beyond coffee to attract customers at different times of the day, will sell handmade sodas in some U.S. stores to boost afternoon sales.
Sodas under the name Fizzio, in flavors including spiced root beer, will be made behind the counter with syrup and a carbonation machine. They will go on sale starting Tuesday in about 3,500 Starbucks cafes in the southern U.S., said Cliff Burrows, president of the Americas region.
Starbucks is also revamping its lunch sandwiches and testing new grilled cheese and beef brisket baguettes. The Seattle-based coffee chain is targeting the lunch crowd as more competitors encroach on the breakfast business – Taco Bell sells waffle tacos and sausage burritos nationwide, and Dunkin’ Donuts has a chicken-apple sandwich.
Fizzio sodas take about 90 seconds to make – the same as a frappuccino or smoothie, according to Burrows.
“This is the perfect complement to what we’ve done with our lunch program with foods,” Burrows said. While Starbucks already sells bottled sodas, customers wanted more refreshing drinks, he said.
The Fizzio machines were designed to be used in stores and there’s no plan to sell them to customers, Burrows said.
Prices will vary by market. A medium-sized Fizzio soda will cost $2.95 in Los Angeles and by this time next year the sodas will be in all U.S. stores, Burrows said. The chain has about 11,600 locations nationwide.
Starbucks, which also sells Evolution Fresh juice, La Boulange pastries and Teavana tea, said last week it would raise the prices in its cafes and for Starbucks-branded coffees sold in grocery stores after a drought in Brazil pushed up the cost of the commodity.

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AHPA President Michael McGuffin's letter to the editor was published in USA Today on Sept. 30. The letter was in response to USA Today's Sept. 27 article, " Maker of dangerous pain pills is 'ghost' that can't be found," which misleadingly identifies an illegal, drug-tainted product as a dietary supplement.
"It is unlawful for ... drug adulterated products to be marketed as dietary supplements. The Food and Drug Association accurately refers to these products as tainted products that masquerade as dietary supplements," McGuffin writes.
The article also suggests that that the FDA needs product registration authority to prevent already-illegal products from entering the U.S. marketplace. In the letter, McGuffin notes that companies involved in the types of unlawful activities described in the article are actively evading current laws and regulations. Continuing enforcement of current laws and regulations, including criminal prosecution, would most effectively address these situations, McGuffin writes.
"I am happy to see that USA Today corrected the record in this instance," McGuffin said after the letter was published. "However, I remain concerned by the media's tendency to write misleading articles about the herbal supplement industry. AHPA and its members are committed to promoting the responsible commerce of herbal and botanical products and we support enforcement of current laws and regulations to protect consumers from tainted products marketed as dietary supplements."
AHPA actively monitors media coverage of the herbal product industry and responds to inaccuracies and misinformation as appropriate.


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NPD: Netflix Tops Among Tablet Users15 May, 2013 By: Erik Gruenwedel
Netflix ranks tops among tablet users, accounting for one-third of total video-viewing time during the month of March, according to The NPD Group.
In a blog post, Linda Barrabee, research director for NPD connected intelligence, said the average tablet user watched 2 1/2 hours of Netflix video per week, with active users engaged with the Netflix app three to four times a week, and spending on average nearly 45 minutes per session.
“And, that was just for the month of March,” Barrabee wrote.
She said February saw a greater spike, which Barrabee attributed to the Feb. 1 bow of original series “House of Cards,” including access to all 13 episodes at launch.
Notably, NPD said Netflix use on smartphones reached 16% (less than 60 minutes weekly) in March, which is significant considering CEO Reed Hastings has long opined about inconsequential SVOD use on mobile phones.
That’s because YouTube and short-form, user-generated video still dominates among smartphone users, accounting for 56% of all viewing time in March. Longer-form video viewing on smartphones will increase as phones feature larger, higher-resolution screens, as found on the iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S4, among others, Barrabee wrote.
Meanwhile, most smartphones utilize wireless networks, and streaming Netflix comprises about 3% of total app data usage (on par with YouTube). NPD said that minimal hit on data usage changes, however, with tablets.
From a bandwidth consumption perspective, Netflix is the most consumptive app used on tablets, comprising nearly 20% of total app data usage (Wi-Fi and cellular). From a wireless carrier perspective, there is little reason to be concerned about the video-burden on tablets, according to NPD.
That’s because about 80% of the 60.8 million tablets installed use Wi-Fi exclusively. Only about 20% of 3G- and 4G-enabled tablets in the market have an active 3G or 4G data plan. Further, the dominant context for tablet video viewing is in-home (83% of tablet owners), so usage is happening where Wi-Fi networks are prevalent and already available, wrote Barrabee.


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How Manufacturers Can Overcome The Brexit Effect
With the UK officially leaving the European Union on 31st January 2020, many manufacturing businesses are looking for ways to ensure their business isn’t negatively affected. Whilst it’s fair to say that Brexit will undoubtedly have some teething issues, especially on the manufacturing sector, there are some things that your business can do to minimise its impact.
In this article, we aim to give you a few tips on how your business can overcome the Brexit effect whilst also highlighting what areas have already been affected by the decision to leave the European Union.
What’s Currently Being Affected?
Before delving right into some of the measures that your company can put in place to lessen the affects of Brexit, it’s worth considering some of the biggest affects Brexit has had on the industry.
Workers – As expected, the number of EU nationals working in the UK has steadily declined over the last 3 years. With a large number of employees of UK-based businesses already making the shift to other EU countries – among these workers are a significant number of highly skilled workers.
Weak Currency – In recent years Pound Sterling has taken a significant dip in value against many other currencies. This has caused significant issues for many manufacturers with imports costing more, and it’s fair to say that Sterling doesn’t look set to soar back to early 2000 levels of strength any time soon.
Trade Barriers – Following the EU referendum, input price inflation increased significantly due to a depreciation in the trade weighted value of the pound. With trade deals with other nations around the world currently up in the air, it’s difficult to speculate on just how much of an affect this will have on manufacturers in the UK as of yet.
How Can Businesses Avoid Being Adversely Affected?
Investment in Smart Factory Technologies
Whilst it may sound counter-intuitive to start investing more money into your business in the current manufacturing sector landscape, the importance of Industry 4.0 and Smart Factory technologies cannot be understated. With the ability to save time and money in the long run, by reducing the need for human intervention with the supply line, Smart Factory technology is the future of the manufacturing industry.
In January 2018, the Government released a strategy for a post-Brexit modern industrial strategy that would be put into place over the coming years. This strategy promised billions of pounds of investment in manufacturing technology and Industry 4.0 in a bid to boost the sector to continue competing on a global scale. The manufacturing industry could certainly benefit from significant investment, and the introduction of more Smart Factory technologies could propel UK manufacturers into contention with global manufacturing heavy weights such as China and the United States.
Whilst there has been no official word on when the funding will be available and how it will be distributed, it’s worth keeping a close eye out for news on this in the coming months. Smart Factory technology genuinely has the capability to change the landscape of the UK.
Find A Way To Keep Goods Moving
With the UK officially leaving the European Union, it’s time to start thinking about how you can ensure that your business can continue to import and export the goods you require with little to no interruptions. The major worry for many manufacturers is obviously the costs that may be added to import and export tariffs, but there are also concerns regarding the lead times for importing essential components.
We would recommend that you begin by enhancing the relationships you already have with your current suppliers and the businesses you are currently exporting to. This is an essential step to take as you can work with the companies you are importing from and exporting too to find a suitable work around following the UK leaving the European Union.
One tactic many manufacturers are currently exploring is considering trade opportunities with countries outside of the EU, such as China and the US. Whilst it’s still early days, trade deals will be being explored by the UK Government, so it’s worth taking a look at all of the international trade options you have available to you.
We would also suggest that you are completely clued up on the very latest on trade deals that our Government is trying to strike with other countries, this will inevitably mean that your business is in a position to make arrangements ahead of time.
Invest In Your Staff and Hire The Right People
Our final and probably most important recommendation is that you continually invest in your existing staff and hire the right people to fill any gaps within your business. As with any business, the employees you have in place will either make or break your long-term success, so it’s well worth investing in the people you believe are capable of driving your business forward.
With Industry 4.0 set to play a vital role in the future of manufacturing, it’s imperative that you have a team that is capable of integrating new technologies into your existing work processes. Whether you look to upskill internally, or hire from outside of your business, the importance of having a multi-skilled team cannot be understated in the UK post Brexit.
It’s also worth noting that you shouldn’t forget about bringing in apprentices and graduates into your business. Brexit offers the perfect opportunity to upskill your workers internally, so looking to hire some enthusiastic young employees who are eager to learn can only be a good thing!
Here at European Springs, we take great pride in ensuring that we are always forward planning for the next big technological advancement or political development that could affect our development as a spring manufacturer. It pays to guarantee that your business always has it’s finger on the pulse of the very latest developments within the sector, so be sure to check in regularly on our blog, as we will regularly post updates on the key topics within the manufacturing industry.


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Zambia has the potential to produce 400 000 tons of coffee with an average value of US$1 billion by removing barriers that keep smallholder farmers out of the sector, say industry experts. ECI Africa, an international development and management consultancy, says coffee production can create more jobs, because it is so labour intensive.
“Enhancing irrigation capabilities and breaking technology barriers among smallholder farmers to venture into the production of coffee will act as primary movers for realising the full potential of the industry,” reads an ECI Africa working paper submitted to the International Growth Centre. The centre is affiliated with the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Zambia produces Arabica coffee – the most highly regarded species – from plant seedlings grown at farm nurseries. The coffee consists of two categories: conventional varieties and semi-dwarf varieties. It is harvested between May and September.
This year’s production is projected at 2 300 tons, an increase of 1 400 tons compared to previous years. At the current world market price of US$1 102/per ton, potential earnings are in excess of US$2.5 million. ECI Africa says the development of the specialty segment, accompanied by premium prices, is a huge incentive for Zambia to increase coffee production.
“The consumption of traditional coffee has declined over the recent years to be overtaken by specialty coffees. These are particularly important coffee producers that are faced with social, economic and development challenges.” ECI Africa recommends the establishment of out-grower schemes to encourage the participation of small-scale producers, like in the case of sugar and cotton.
It also said the cultivation of coffee must be aggressively promoted through government policies and the Farmer Input Support Programme. This, coupled with access to the latest technology and cultivation practices – including the use of irrigation – will increase Zambia’s coffee production.
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Lots of people will be looking for an iPhone 15 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro Max comparison this fall when the new iPhone 15 series goes on sale. But what are the rumored differences and will the Pro Max truly stand out?
There are even some rumors that we could see a titanium-bodied iPhone 15 Ultra but for now it looks as though we might not see an iPhone Ultra model until 2024.
Apple’s iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max are both among the best phones available but there are some notable differences between them, including screen size, battery life and price. And there could be more of a gap between the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max this year.
Here's everything we've heard so far.
iPhone 15 Pro vs Pro Max: What could be the same?
Speculation suggests that both iPhone 15 Pro models will see an improvement in performance and battery life thanks to the possible inclusion of a more efficient A17 Bionic chipset. The chip is said to use a 3nm processor, which would be a first for iPhones.
Another Pro-exclusive feature could be the introduction of solid-state Taptic buttons (like the iPhone SE’s home button), rather than traditional mechanical buttons. We've also heard that the iPhone 15 series will get a more rounded design, but it's not clear whether that refers to the Pro, regular models or both.
iPhone 15 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro Max: Screen size
The most obvious difference between last year’s Pro iPhones was their size. The 14 Pro has a 6.1- inch screen and the Pro Max has a 6.7- inch display. According to leaker ShrimpApplePro (opens in new tab) that won’t change this year.
What may change is the display itself. The iPhone 15 Pro Max is rumored by ShrimpApplePro (opens in new tab) and fellow tipster OreXda (opens in new tab) to be getting an ultra-bright display from Samsung that could reach 2,500 nits.
iPhone 15 Pro vs Pro Max: Cameras
Camera zoom is an area where every iPhone 14 Pro is lacking. Especially in the wake of the impressive Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra cameras. Rumors persist that the iPhone 15 Pro Max could feature a periscope lens and tipster Ming-Chi Kuo (opens in new tab) believes that this could be a feature exclusive to the most premium iPhone, even in 2024 with the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
iPhone 15 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro Max: Battery
The battery life of both the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max were impressive but it was the Pro Max that performed the best in our testing thanks to its larger capacity. The iPhone 15 Pro Max is expected to again feature the larger 4323 mAH and the Pro has the same 3200 mAH battery capacity.
iPhone 15 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro Max: Price
We haven't heard any concrete rumors about the prices for the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, but it's possible Apple could stick with the current pricing for the new iPhones. That would mean a starting price of $999 for the iPhone 14 Pro and $1,099 for the Pro Max.
However, if Apple is going to make some upgrades exclusive to the Pro Max like a periscope zoom and brighter display, Apple could decide to hike the price to $1,199.
iPhone 15 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro Max: Outlook
The iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 15 Pro Max will likely share many of the same features just like previous Pro models. But it's very possible that Apple will max out the Pro Max to create more differentiation in its new iPhone lineup.
During an earnings call discussing Apple's holiday sales, CEO Tim Cook seemed to hint at an appetite for a higher end Pro Max. "I think people are willing to really stretch to get the best they can they can afford in that category," Cook said.
Stay tuned for more rumors and leaks as we update this iPhone 15 Pro vs Pro Max guide.


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In a dynamic move to solidify its presence in the burgeoning Indian market, Ava Labs, the pioneering force behind the Avalanche blockchain, has recruited two distinguished experts from Polygon and OKX. Devika Mittal and Kamakshi Arjun have assumed key roles within Ava Labs, with Mittal spearheading the Indian operations and Arjun steering business development efforts in the country.
Unlocking India’s Potential
India’s economic significance cannot be understated, and as the blockchain ecosystem continues to evolve, Ava Labs is keen to establish a strong foothold. Devika Mittal, who previously held a leadership role in listings at the renowned cryptocurrency exchange OKX, and Kamakshi Arjun, who was instrumental in forging partnerships for Polygon Labs in India, are now at the helm of the blockchain revolution in the country.
India’s Immense Market Potential
In an exclusive interview with The Block, Devika Mittal expressed the vast potential that India represents. She noted, “India represents a vast market opportunity. We are in discussions with numerous esteemed institutions and have already inked a partnership with a government agency, although I’m unable to disclose the specifics at this time.”
Targeting Key Sectors
Mittal revealed that Ava Labs’ strategic focus in India extends to various sectors, including ticketing, certification, and supply chain. The intention is to mirror the global partnerships within the Indian market. Notable collaborations include one with SK Planet’s electronics and entertainment company, Dreamus, aimed at enhancing the ticketing experience. Additionally, earlier this year, the Indian game streaming platform, Loco, partnered with Ava to create innovative fan interactions on the Avalanche platform.
Revolutionary Subnets Unleashed
A pivotal factor in driving blockchain adoption in India is Avalanche’s subnets feature. Recently launched, AvaCloud, a no-code platform, empowers developers to deploy “custom blockchains” – subnets – on the Avalanche network. This innovative approach streamlines the creation of tailor-made blockchains and specialized decentralized applications, all at a fraction of the cost compared to building networks from scratch. In a significant move last year, the Avalanche Foundation introduced a token incentive program valued at $290 million at the time (now estimated at around $36 million) to stimulate the proliferation of subnets on its blockchain.
A Dedicated Focus on India
Mittal disclosed that Ava has established a dedicated business development fund for the Indian market. While the exact size remains undisclosed, this commitment reflects Ava Labs’ determination to make a lasting impact in India. It’s worth noting that Ava isn’t the only blockchain developer eyeing expansion within India. India’s homegrown Polygon, along with Near Foundation and Algorand, have also ventured into the Indian market. Yet, Mittal emphasized that Ava’s intention is not to compete for a share of the market but to contribute to its growth.
Charting New Horizons
The appointment of Devika Mittal and Kamakshi Arjun marks Ava Labs’ first full-time hires in India. With a local team now comprising about five members, Ava Labs aims to maintain an agile and dynamic structure in the foreseeable future.
Seventh-Largest Global Blockchain Network
At present, Avalanche ranks as the seventh largest blockchain network globally, boasting a total value locked of nearly $500 million, according to data sourced from DefiLlama. This affirms its position as a leading player in the blockchain industry, with India as its next frontier for expansion.
Ava Labs’ strategic hiring of top talent from Polygon and OKX underscores its commitment to the Indian market. With a firm focus on leveraging Avalanche’s unique features and a dedicated business development fund, Ava Labs aims to pioneer blockchain innovation in India. As the seventh-largest global blockchain network, Avalanche is poised to make a significant impact in India, fostering blockchain adoption across diverse sectors and industries.
The information provided in this article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. The article does not offer sufficient information to make investment decisions, nor does it constitute an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any financial instrument. The content is opinion of the author and does not reflect any view or suggestion or any kind of advise from CryptoNewsBytes.com. The author declares he does not hold any of the above mentioned tokens or received any incentive from any company.


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Is Tesla Stock Worth Watching?
Many people are speculating about the value of Tesla stock. It’s hard to say exactly what to expect for the stock as a whole but it seems that the internet is beginning to provide some insight. It’s no secret that the market for solar panel technology is exploding so it’s a good time to look into some good solar energy information.
Looking at what people are saying about Tesla stock there are some interesting things that should be noted. One of the first things to note is that some are reporting that they saw a slight decline in stock prices over the last few weeks. Many of these people are saying that they weren’t buying on anticipation of a new product but simply a stock movement. It’s too early to tell what the stock movement was but many are seeing a slight dip.
Some people have written down their original investment in order to see if the stock will go higher. There is a small group of investors who believe that the market has caught up with the stock but others say that they didn’t see the decline coming. It’s hard to say exactly what the stock prices will do in the next few weeks.
The rise in the stock price will affect the value of Tesla stock. Investors will need to take advantage of the dips when the market moves up in the next few weeks. Those who had been investing in anticipation of a new product could be left disappointed. Those who were only watching the stock price at the end of the year and bought when it was low could be leaving even lower off.
The stock price of Tesla has been fluctuating significantly. Many people have written down their investments and some are now struggling to pay their bills. It’s impossible to say if the stock price will continue to rise or if it will come down slightly.
The stock price is a good indicator of market trends as the stock move in line with other stock movements. At this point it looks like the stock price may continue to rise. This may be an opportunity for those who want to get in on the rising stock value and reap the benefits.
It would be wise to continue looking at the stock price when it rises and lower it when it declines. Some investors are hoping for a top and they are doing everything they can to buy when the price is low. This may work for some but for those who don’t have it this approach could result in disappointment.
Although the market for solar panel technology has become very profitable, it’s hard to say what the stock price of Tesla will do in the next few weeks. Some say that it could be a bounce back and others are predicting that it could fall. In the meantime, watch the market carefully for any signs of changes. You never know when you could be the one who buys when the stock price is highest.


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Along with the announcement of its high speed Internet service, Google introduced Google Fiber TV, its own television service, which works a lot like an old-school television provider. Unlike Google TV, which is a streaming box, Fiber TV is a fancied up cable service. For $120 per month Kansas City residents can get the superfast Internet plus a TV package. This isn't some sort of unbundled situation, like Roku, where users get a mix of free and paid channels. Nor is this like Apple TV, which streams current Internet services, like Netflix and Hulu+ through the TV. This is Google's version of the cable, more like Comcast or FiOs.
That said, there are a few things that make Google Fiber TV different than a regular cable network, for better and worse.
- It doesn't have all the channels one might expect. Here's the list, which Google warns is subject to change. It includes Bravo (which is owned by NBC, which in turn is owned by Comcast) and The Food Network (which is owned by Tribune and Scripps), but Google didn't strike deals to carry any channels owned by Time Warner or Disney, which means no HBO or ESPN, the channel that pushes cable package prices up -- because lots of people get cable just to watch sports. And no AMC either.
- That said, the price is more expensive than other cable bundles available. Of course, one has to take into account the hypersonic Internet, which alone runs for $70 a month. But the $120 a month deal costs more than current deal running on Comcast that gives returning customers cable and Internet for $79.95 per month. It has a "digital premier and performance Internet" deal for $79.99.
- It comes with a 21st century version of a remote. Unlike a normal TV, which comes with what still resembles the original clicker, Google Fiber TV gives subscribers a free Google Nexus 7 tablet (retail value: $200) to use as a remote. By downloading the Fiber app, users can search shows on there -- with text or voice -- wirelessly stream certain programs on the tablet, control the DVR, and share what they are watching with their friends. "Fiber TV will integrate with all popular social networks, making live TV more relevant than ever," Google execs said during the presentation, notes the Verge's David Pierce. If you're into that sort of thing.
- It comes with a very robust DVR. It can record up to 500 hours of TV and eight shows all at one time. Most standard DVRs from cable companies only lets users record up to two shows at once.
- It also connects to Google Drive. Normal cable companies don't have a separate Internet centric store, where users can buy content. Google does.
So, in short: Better remote, better DVR, but less TV. Though this comes with some Internet friendly perks, it has nothing to do with cord cutting. In fact, it's just a different, more digitally enhanced cord than traditional cable networks offer.


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ArabPlast 2017 promises an international participation accentuated by the presence of the giant operators in the industry of plastics, petrochemicals and rubber
Dubai, UAE, 25 December 2016
As the biggest plastics, petrochemicals and rubber industry exhibition in the MENA region, ArabPlast 2017 is set to bring together the key players, experts and industrials in the field from around the world, between 8th-10th January at Dubai World Trade Centre.
The previous edition of ArabPlast has seen the attendance of 906 exhibitors from 41 countries and 27,268 visitors from 119 countries.
“The challenge is getting each time more amplitude and producing larger echoes. We provide a platform for the main players in this industry to showcase their products and to exchange expertise and best knowledge. For the 2017 edition, companies from India, Taiwan and Germany has confirmed their participation with a total number reaching respectively 110, 95, and 70. We expect for instance a remarkable contribution of the German companies in the machineries of plastics production category. China that is the key export market for Gulf petrochemicals products will be represented by 175 exhibitors,” said Satish Khanna, General Manager, Al Fajer Information and Services.
We also expect a great impact from the industrials in the UAE and other GCC countries. Borouge from the UAE is our principal sponsor. We expect as well an impressive participation of TASNEE, our platinum sponsor and NatPet from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Orpic from Oman and MUNTAJAT from Qatar,” added Khanna.
According to the latest report by the Gulf Petrochemical and Chemical Association (GPCA) titled “Facts and Figures” released during the GPCA forum in November 2016, the petrochemical and chemical industry in the GCC reach production capacity of 144.6 million tons in 2015, more than double its levels in 2005. The GCC chemical industry is a major employer in the region with a workforce of close to 143,000 people.
According to the same source, the most significant growth was that of local petrochemical consumption which increased by an impressive 10% per annum, indicating the sector’s strong multiplier effect on regional industrial and economic development.
In the other side, the plastic production in the Arabian Gulf will grow at a steady 3.2% until the end of the decade, according to a GPCA study released in January 2016. The GCC Plastics Industry Indicators 2015 report, the plastic production capacity has tripled in the last 10 years, reaching 26.2 million tons in 2015, earning US$32 billion in revenues.
“It is a fact that this sector has been impacted during this year by the falling oil market prices and rising feedstock costs. This is one of the challenges that the participants will have to discuss during the 3 days of ArabPlast 2017 and develop into beneficial strategies that target the local and international industrials and decision makers,” concluded Khanna.
ArabPlast 2017 will allow exhibitors to display their latest products, solutions and technologies, and showcase ideas to visitors and local authorities, besides enlarging their networks and clients and partners portfolios.
ArabPlast 2017 will showcase a variety of products and technologies in injection molding, blow molding, wrapping and packaging, pre and post plastic processing techniques as well as raw materials, such as additives and polymers. The show covers a wide spectrum of plastic machinery, plastic/rubber processing technology, pre and post-processing systems, plastic packaging technology, injection molding, blow molding, wrapping technology, extrusions, chemicals and additives, semi-finished goods, engineering plastics and plastic products.
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When the Center for Photography at Woodstock kicks off its Woodstock Summer Love with a huge framed art sale, tintype photo booth and special programs Saturday, June 30 for a two-week celebratory run through July 16, it won’t have quite the impact that last year’s 40th anniversary bash of the same name had. But according to all involved, it will likely be even better, given that it will have been more finely tuned this time around.
“Forty-one is never as exciting as 40,” noted CPW Executive Director Hannah Frieser this week, as 110 pieces from 65 photo artists were being assembled for the $75 per piece sale that will be covering the gallery’s walls as Woodstock Squared, starting with a noon to 5 p.m. reception on Saturday. “Plus we’re definitely going to have a mirror ball…”
Mirror ball? For an exhibition or tintype booth?
No, that’s for the Woodstock Summer Love closing party set for July 14, Bastille Day for many, when there will be a deejay spinning classic vinyl, and dancing in the galleries starting at 5 p.m. And yes, everyone’s hoping those gallery walls will be empty by then, with all 110 pieces sold.
Photographs are being sold on a first come, first serve basis right off the wall. There’ll be an accompanying sale of art books. And on the Center’s front porch, photographer Tom DeLooza will once again be setting up a tintype photo booth for those interested in getting their portraits taken, singly or in groups, in the unique, 150-year-old photo process using a view camera that so much of our history’s been recorded in.
Believe this reporter when I say the picture-taking’s fun, and the results quite startling. We did it for my wife’s birthday last year; the results sitting on our mantel proudly as I type.
Other scheduled events will include family-oriented art activities on CPW’s front porch from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. on July 8 and July 15, a teen workshop on portraiture from July 11 through 13, a professional practices presentation for CPW’s advanced members on July 8, and the Center’s Photographers’ Salon on July 10, featuring the current artists in CPW’s 2018 Artists in Residence season, currently in its second round this year.
“Things are going very well,” Frieser added, noting how the AIR participants have tended to expand their residencies from four to six weeks this year, given the comforts of the Center’s new artist’s house on Glasco Turnpike, as well as the ways new programs are shaping up for the year. “We’ve got a great exhibit of works created by a former Byrdcliffe fellow opening in August, all taken and printed here in Woodstock. It will take up the entire gallery space.”
Also in August, CPW will start hosting some new lectures for the public as it continues working to revamp its workshop and other public programs with a greater emphasis on regional artists of stature.
The Woodstock Squared photographs on sale in the gallery (as well as online at $100 per piece) were all printed in limited editions of three, one of which is sold in the gallery and two via the online store. The photographs are archival pigment prints, sized 5” x 5”, sold matted and framed and printed on Red River Papers on an Epson P6000 printer.
It’s all part and parcel with Frieser’s rethink of the 41 year institution as a continuing light of inspiration for all artists regionally, and the still-burgeoning photographic world nationally.
For more information on Woodstock Summer Love at the Center for Photography at Woodstock opening Saturday, June 30 and running through Sunday, July 16, call 679-9957, see cpw.org, or stop by the galleries at 59 Tinker Street.


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SEGA has today announced that Total War: Shogun 2: Fall of the Samurai will be getting a March 23rd worldwide release.
The standalone expansion is a completely new Total War experience and will feature six new playable clan, as well as three foreign powers (America, Britain and France) that you’ll need to deal with.
Fall of the Samurai will feature an expanded and improved campaign map that covers new island provinces in the far north. It will also includes all-new building and technology trees, as well as brand new features such as the never-seen-before railways and naval bombardments.
John Clark, Director of Digital Distribution had this to say regarding the expansion:
“We’re delighted that the fans have resonated so positively and quickly towards the latest excellent instalment from Creative Assembly, Shogun 2 has built an incredible audience over the last 12 months and now Fall of the Samurai will continue to build the enjoyment.”
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US President Donald Trump’s administration notified Huawei Technologies Co (華為) suppliers, including chipmaker Intel Corp, that it is revoking certain licenses to sell to the Chinese company and intends to reject dozens of other applications to supply the telecommunications firm, people familiar with the matter told reporters.
The action — likely the last against Huawei under Trump — is the latest in a long-running effort to weaken the world’s largest telecommunications equipment maker, which Washington sees as a national security threat.
The notices came amid a flurry of US efforts against China in the final days of Trump’s administration. US president-elect Joe Biden is to take the oath of office tomorrow.
The US Department of Commerce said it could not comment on specific licensing decisions, but said it continues to work with other agencies to “consistently” apply licensing policies in a way that “protects US national security and foreign policy interests.”
Huawei and Intel declined to comment.
In an e-mail seen by Reuters documenting the actions, the Semiconductor Industry Association on Friday said that the department had issued “intents to deny a significant number of license requests for exports to Huawei and a revocation of at least one previously issued license.”
Sources familiar with the situation, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said there was more than one revocation.
One of the sources said eight licenses were yanked from four companies.
Japanese flash memory chip maker Kioxia Corp had at least one license revoked, two of the sources said.
The company, formerly known as Toshiba Memory Corp, said it does not “disclose business details regarding specific products or customers.”
The association’s e-mail said the actions spanned a “broad range” of products in the semiconductor industry and asked companies whether they had received notices.
The e-mail said that companies had been waiting “many months” for licensing decisions, and with less than a week left in the administration, dealing with the denials was a challenge.
Companies that received the “intent to deny” notices have 20 days to respond, and the department has 45 days to advise them of any change in a decision or it becomes final.
Companies would then have another 45 days to appeal.
The US put Huawei on a department “entity list” in May 2019, restricting suppliers from selling US goods and technology to it.
However, some sales were allowed and others denied while the US intensified its crackdown on the company, in part by expanding US authority to require licenses for sales of semiconductors made abroad with US technology.
Before the latest action, about 150 licenses were pending for US$120 billion of goods and technology, which had been held up because various US agencies could not agree on whether they should be granted, a person familiar with the matter said.
Another US$280 billion of license applications for goods and technology for Huawei still have not been processed, the source said, but now are more likely to be denied.
The US made the latest decisions during a half-dozen meetings starting on Jan. 4 with senior officials from the departments of commerce, state, defense and energy, the source said.
The officials developed detailed guidance with regard to which technologies were capable of 5G, and then applied that standard, the person added.
That meant issuing denials for the vast majority of the about 150 disputed applications, and revoking the eight licenses to make those consistent with the latest denials, the source said.
Trump has targeted Huawei in other ways. Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou (孟晚舟) was arrested in Canada in December 2018 on a US warrant.
Meng, the daughter of Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei (任正非), and the company itself were indicted for misleading banks about its business in Iran.
Tesla Inc temporarily halted some production at its auto assembly plant in California because of problems with its supply chain, but work has begun to resume, CEO Elon Musk told employees in an e-mail on Thursday. “We are experiencing some parts supply issues, so took the opportunity to bring Fremont production down for a few days to do equipment upgrades and maintenance,” Musk said in an all-staff message seen by Bloomberg. The factory was “back up and running as of yesterday,” and would rapidly ramp up to full production of Model 3 and Model Y cars “over the next several days,”
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC, 台積電) is expected to post a 25 percent year-on-year increase in sales in the first quarter of this year to US$12.91 billion, up from US$10.31 billion a year earlier, as its production is at full capacity, market advisory firm TrendForce Corp said in a note last week. The increase would help TSMC cement its leadership in the industry by taking a 56 percent market share in the global pure wafer foundry business, TrendForce said. Its forecast was in line with TSMC’s estimate in January, which pointed to a range of US$12.7 billion to US$13 billion for the
MULTI-USE: The arrangement of seats in future vehicles would be different, allowing passengers to do everything they do at home, the CEO of the firm’s EV platform said Electric vehicles (EVs) developed on a Hon Hai Precision Industry Co (鴻海精密) platform would be built like “a smartphone on a different platform,” Jack Cheng (鄭顯聰), chief executive officer of the Hon Hai-initiated MIH Open Platform Alliance, said on Saturday. It would be the ultimate goal to make vehicles built on the platform an extension of the driver’s home, he said during an online presentation. The alliance aims to provide resources to automakers and boost Taiwan’s EV development, with a vision to make an EV its owner’s “second home,” Cheng said. “Whatever they can do in their home, they will be able
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC, 台積電) was on Thursday set to sell local currency bonds, as it prepared for a spending blitz amid a global chip shortage. The world’s largest contract chipmaker planned to price about NT$16 billion (US$565.25 million) of notes in three parts in an auction, though the actual issuance size might change. The manufacturer would have to contend with a recent rise in rates globally that has sent many corporate bond yields up from record lows in the past few weeks. The debt offering comes at a promising time for the semiconductor industry as the world scrambles its way


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WHITESTOWN, Ind. (WISH) — Coca-Cola on Monday opened its new automated, $60 million distribution center in Boone County.
The facility employs more than 450 people in warehouse, distribution, sales, and equipment services, the company said in a news release. Over 20 million cases of goods will be distributed each year.
The Whitestown facility also include employees and vehicles for Red Classic Transit, including a fleet shop, for Coca-Cola’s transportation subsidiary.
Coca-Cola released 50 employees in mid-April at Lafayette, where it ceased operations prior to the Whitestown opening. The company told Inside INdiana Business in February that most of those employees were offered the chance to relocate to Whitestown.
The company also said in the release that nearly 200 teammates will continue production operations at our Indianapolis production facility, which has increased capacity due to an over $18 million investment to add a sleek can production line.


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The top three determinants driving halal cosmetics purchase were identified to be religiosity (68.4%), consumers perception about halal cosmetics (63.1%), and product-related factors such as ingredients, halal logo and halal certification (52.6%).
The findings were published on Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, and the authors come from the University of Malaya in Malaysia.
It received funding support from the University of Malaya Grand Challenge (UMGC) for Humanities & Research Cluster, a grant which targets research on national priorities.
The study was a systematic literature review conducted using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) on two databases.
Using a self-developed search string on key words related to the consumer behaviour of halal cosmetics consumers, the authors had sieved out 14 articles for the review.
For the analysis, the authors had divided the findings into two categories, namely marketing stimuli which refers to product-related factors; and other stimuli which accounted for consumer-related factors such as religion and social influence.
The study found that generally, halal cosmetics consumers have an increasing level of trust in the labelling of halal products (halal logo) which increases their likelihood of buying more halal-certified cosmetic products.
Higher religiosity is also linked to higher concern about halal labels and safety ingredients in these products.
Three out of 14 studies elicited that halal cosmetic brands did better in sales when they market products using the halal status, rather than their high-quality ingredients.
In Muslim-minority countries, they found that consumers would purchase products made in Muslim-dominated countries like Turkey, Malaysia, Dubai and Saudi Arabia, even without a halal logo.
The authors posited that the scarcity of halal personal care products in a Muslim-minority market leads to the lack of awareness among consumers regarding halal-certified products.
Interestingly, consumers in Muslim-dominated countries are more likely to spend more to find halal products, than in Muslim-minority countries like China where consumers’ willingness to buy is determined by the price competitiveness.
The study has shown that consumers have greater trust and confidence in certain brands and are more willing to try new products when they are being recommended by family, relatives, and close friends.
This is alike in both Muslim countries and collectivist cultures in general.
Another important factor influencing purchasing decisions among halal cosmetics consumers is the knowledge about the products, as they tend to scrutinize the ingredients more than others to discern whether these ingredients are permissible in Islam or not.
Additionally, the perceived brand image that relates to Islam or halal products, such as Arabic brand names, makes it more likely for consumers to buy from them given their association of Arabic terms with Islam.
“As the findings of this study mentioned that religiosity is the highest driver in purchasing halal cosmetic products, the marketers need to gain consumer trust by adding some Islamic values to their products such as halal certificate and halal logo. Factor of religiosity positively related to consumers attitude toward purchasing halal cosmetic products. In addition to this, marketers should not be totally neglected to the factor of price as it seems the lowest driver in purchasing halal cosmetics. The price needs to be reasonable and acceptable by society as halal cosmetics used by all ages,” the authors concluded.
Source: Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
“Determinants of consumer adoption of halal cosmetics: A systematic literature review”
Authors: Isa R.M., Man S., & Rahman NNA, Aziz A.


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A neat little summary in PaidContent on some of the bigger publishers’ financials.
- NatMags: a pre-tax loss of £42.8m in 2008 – compared with a £10.8m profit in 2007
- Haymarket: pre-tax profits down from £8m in 2007 to £4.5m in 2008
- Reed Business Information: Profits fell 47% in H109 to £39m.
- UBM: In the first half of 2009, UBM’s profits fell by more than a quarter year on year to £48m.
- Centaur: First-half profits fell by 88% year on year to £1.7m.
- Euromoney: The DMGT-owned publisher has said it will meet its 2008/09 profit target of £57m for the year to 30 September.
- Future: For its H109, announced in May, Future saw its profits fall 70% to £1.2m.
- Economist Group: For the year to March 31, operating profits were 26% higher year on year at £56m.


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Earlier this month, the Australian Classification Board decided to ban Bohemia Interactive’s DayZ due to references to marijuana in the game. This prompted the studio to make changes to the game and resubmit it for classification. Thanks to this, the board has now officially reversed the DayZ Australia ban.
The Australian Classification Board updated their website this morning revealing that the DayZ now has an MA15+ rating. The rating should allow the game to once again be sold in all digital platforms. With this, the game should re-appear on Steam, the PlayStation Store, and Xbox Live in the country soon.
The Classification Board website mentions that the version of DayZ that they reviewed had been modified. Last week, Bohemia confirmed that they were working on changing the game, taking out the references to weed that the Board didn’t approve of. Interestingly enough, Bohemia changed the game worldwide, and not just in Australia. It stated that this was so that everyone playing DayZ all over the world would have the exact same experience.
The Australian Classification Board has gained a reputation for being one of the strictest ratings boards in the world. Indeed, the board only created its R18+ rating in 2012, long after other boards had done so. Even with this rating, the board still gives out the RC or “Refused Classification” rating for games quite frequently.
Recently, aside from DayZ, the Board also refused classification of a Rockstar Games title code named “Bonaire.” With the name not tied to any known Rockstar game, many speculate that it represents an unannounced DLC expansion for Red Dead Redemption 2. Bonaire happens to be the name of a real life island in the Caribbean after all, which calls back to one of the later chapters of Rockstar’s wild west game which also takes place on a Caribbean island.


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TriQuint Semiconductor (TQNT) recently released its Q4 results which topped analysts' estimates. In spite of a good performance, the stock took a beating on account of weak forecast for the upcoming quarter. CEO Mark Quinsey stated that they are expecting lower demand from a major customer, most probably Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), in Q1 due to short-term inventory corrections. This was cited as the main reason behind the decline.
Apart from this, TriQuint has a very bullish look for the rest of the year, making it a worthy investment. It is in a good position to profit from Apple's new devices this year and the deployment of LTE in China.
Moreover, TriQuint out-performed analysts' expectations and came out with good results for the previous quarter. Its revenue for the quarter was $267.7 million and gross profit was up 16%, both exceeding the prior guidance. Total revenue grew 15% as compared to Q4 last year. Talking about the entire year, revenue rose 8% to $892.9 million, and this growth trend is expected to continue this year also.
TriQuint added 190 products to its product mix last year, which helped it grow considerably. The company is decreasing its revenue from low-margin products while investing in high-value products like discrete filters, primarily BAW and TC-SAW, along with MNPA and integrated PA duplexer modules. These products have been developed to meet the growing demand for LTE devices, so it is a big market that TriQuint is targeting. The company has also forayed into defense products and this assisted revenue growth, as sales from the segment were up 50% in 2013 as compared to last year.
The firm is strategically managing its expenses by decreasing its capacity according to the market's requirements by reducing unused capacity to save costs. In addition, the chipmaker improved its gross margin by 550 basis points. This resulted in a strong quarterly performance.
Also, TriQuint has got strong relationships with equipment suppliers like Huawei, ZTE (OTCPK:ZTCOF), Alcatel (ALU), etc, which should keep the orders flowing in as these are involved in China Mobile's (NYSE:CHL) LTE roll out. China Mobile is looking to build 500,000 base stations this year, covering close to 350 cities. As a result, China Mobile is expected to incur record capital expenditure, benefiting equipment makers. Since TriQuint supplies base station products as well, and it is a supplier to the above-mentioned equipment makers, it is in a good position to benefit from the LTE deployment in China.
Moreover, with demand for premium filter products such as BAW and TC-SAW on the rise, the future seems promising for TriQuint.
Apple Will Drive Growth
There is another reason for the chipmaker to be positive about. Foxconn (OTC:FXCOF), Apple's contractor, accounts for 44% of TriQuint's revenue. After the collaboration of Apple with China Mobile, Apple is all set to make merry in the Chinese smartphone market.
According to analysts, Apple could sell 20 million more units this year due to its collaboration with China Mobile. Also, Apple is planning to launch devices with bigger screens as it is targeting markets where larger screen sizes are in vogue. The boost in sale of Apple's devices due to the China Mobile deal and launch of new products will in turn increase the sales of TriQuint as it is a key Apple supplier.
Apple is aggressively looking to improve its sales and CEO Tim Cook has announced that 50 more carriers will get the iPhone in the current quarter, globally, according to the Wall Street Journal. Late last year, in his year-end memo to employees, Tim Cook had stated that the company has big plans that customers are going to love, and the latest rumors suggest that Apple is preparing the iPhone 6 with a 4.7-inch screen this year.
In addition, smartphones outsold feature phones for the first time in 2013. However, feature phones still accounted for 46.5% of the global handset shipments. This shows that the smartphone market has a lot of room to grow and Apple is making the right moves to benefit from this opportunity and TriQuint is well positioned to benefit from those moves.
Yet another reason
TriQuint is merging with fellow radio frequency company RF Micro Devices (RFMD). In a merger of the equals, TriQuint shareholders will receive 1.675 shares of the new entity and RFMD shareholders will receive one share for each TriQuint or RFMD share held. The combined entity will result in cost synergies of $150 million, so it can be expected that TriQuint's margins will increase further in the future. Also, since RF Micro also enjoys solid prospects, as it is also an Apple supplier and is looking to benefit from the LTE rollout, this is a win-win deal for TriQuint.
Overall, TriQuint is performing well. However, as already mentioned, the first-quarter results have to be watched out on account of lower demand from one of its major customers. But this should not have any long-term impact as the company has a lot of potential. The company is also looking forward to gain from its improved product mix that should result in better margins. The launch of Apple's new devices is another area where the company is betting on, while the roll out of LTE in China is another encouraging driver. Keeping all these in mind, TriQuint should continue to perform well this year after its solid appreciation in 2013.
Disclosure: I have no positions in any stocks mentioned, and no plans to initiate any positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.


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A new Chinese restaurant concept – mixing ‘British Chinese favourites’, Chinese street food, craft beer and cocktails – is to launch in Altrincham town centre.
Restaurant operator EatsMeatsWest is to launch the new brand, WowYauChow, this autumn in the Stamford New Road unit previously occupied by Embrace Bar.
EatsMeatsWest specialises in marrying Eastern values with Western culture and has already enjoyed success with its CockaDoodleMoo ‘MeatShack’ concept in Rochdale and Stockport.
The new “casual dining Chinese” concept WowYauChow has been a long-held ambition of founder and managing director Henry Yau.
He said: “I was born in Hong Kong, and having been raised in England since I was five, Manchester is where my heart and home is.
“Altrincham is simply a fantastic suburb of Manchester with a diverse population, enjoying a great range of independent and branded eateries and drinking places, so we thought this would be the perfect place for us launch our new concept and we can’t wait to be part of the Altrincham community.”
Both Yau and Sam Coong, WowYauChow’s executive chef, come from a long line of family run Chinese eateries.
They are promising “a relaxed and welcoming venue” offering “honest, tasty, comforting food with great hospitality”.
The unit on Stamford New Road was previously home to Embrace Bar, a Victoriana-style café bar that closed its doors last year.


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Representatives of combination carrier American Airlines and freight forwarder DB Schenker will participate in the upcoming live webinar panel discussion on “Commercial shifts in cargo booking: New approaches for future success,” taking place on Wednesday, June 9, at 11 a.m. ET.
The COVID-19 pandemic has helped spur the adoption of technologies to facilitate easier ad hoc cargo booking, while also dramatically altering capacity arrangements between freight forwarders and airlines. This webinar will cover the current state of technologies enabling digital quotes and cargo booking; the changes in capacity arrangements and long-term contracting spurred by the pandemic; and the evolving relationships between cargo carriers and freight forwarders as they prepare for the digital future of airfreight.
Taking part in a panel discussion will be Maulin Vakil, managing director of cargo customer care and performance at American Airlines, and Asok Kumar, executive vice president and head of airfreight for Region Americas at DB Schenker. The two will discuss how these recent changes are affecting the global airfreight market and their own airfreight businesses in a talk moderated by Air Cargo World Editor Caryn Livingston.


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With Congress and privacy watchdogs breathing down its neck, Google is stepping up its lobbying inside the Beltway -- spending more than Apple, Facebook, Amazon and Microsoft combined in the first three months of the year.
Google spent $5.03 million on lobbying from January through March, a record for the Internet giant, up 240 percent from the $1.48 million it spent on lobbyists in the year-earlier period, according to disclosures filed Friday with the clerk of the House.
By comparison, Apple spent $500,000; Facebook, $650,000; Amazon, $870,000; and Microsoft, $1.79 million.
For years, Google had a reputation for indifference inside the Beltway. It took Google until May 2005 to set up a presence in Washington and, even then, its headquarters consisted of a one-man lobbying shop in Maryland.
By 2012, however, Google had become the subject of almost constant scrutiny from regulators, competitors and privacy advocates. Most recently, federal regulators hit Google with a $25,000 fine for impeding an investigation into its data collection practices.
"Google claims its motto is 'Don't be evil,' but the amount of cash they are throwing around demonstrates an astounding cynicism," said John Simpson, Consumer Watchdog's privacy project director.
"When they first came to Washington, they were an itty-bitty search engine," said Art Brodsky of Public Knowledge, a digital rights group. "The more Google expands, the more it gets into other people's business."
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International Leather Maker (ILM) has been confirmed as the Media Sponsor of the BLC/APLF “Sustainability in the leather supply chain” conference to be held in Hong Kong next March. ILM joins a number of high-profile companies who will also sponsor the half-day event.
With sustainability issues high on the agenda of all stakeholders in the global leather supply chain, BLC Leather Technology Centre Ltd and APLF Ltd, organisers of the Sustainability in the leather supply chain conference 2014, are delighted that the following companies will be sponsoring the event which takes place on April 1 at the HKCEC:
Look out for more information about the sponsors and the conference programme which focuses on sustainability, legislation, nanotechnology and replacement chemistries in the leather supply chain.
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“Our goal is to promote healthy skin care practices to the public. Summer is not just about the look of skin; it’s about the health of the skin, particularly when lounging out in the sun all day. " says Zvi Ben Haim, President of In Mocean Group
New York, NY (PRWEB) May 16, 2014
Leading swimsuit brand and official swimsuit sponsor of the Miss America Competition, [Catalina Swimwear, will host a Tweet Chat on May 19, 2pm EST for Skin Cancer Awareness Month in May. A distinguished panel, including Miss America 2014 Nina Davuluri, renowned dermatologist, Dr. Eliot Battle and prominent beauty blogger, Kara Manos, will moderate the chat.
“Our goal is to promote healthy skin care practices to the public. Summer is not just about the look of skin; it’s about the health of the skin, particularly when lounging out in the sun all day. We know that the awareness of skin cancer prevention is always a great topic leading into the summer months,” says Zvi Ben Haim, President of In Mocean Group, parent company of Catalina Swimwear. “We hope to utilize our partnership with Miss America to help foster our beliefs that skin care is essential and educate the public on the special care that should be taken during warmer months.”
“We know that daily sunscreen use by adults under age 55 can reduce skin aging but it’s more than aging, it is the health of your skin that is important to me,” says Davuluri, from Syracuse, NY. “There are multiple symptoms of skin cancer that I find a lot of people are not aware of which could extend far greater than an irregularity causing real pain and discomfort. I want to help raise the awareness in any way I can especially by debunking the myth that cancer only affects people with lighter pigmented skin, which numerous studies have proven is not true.”
Nationally and internationally renowned dermatologist and the CEO and co-founder of Cultura MedSpa in Washington, DC, Dr. Eliot Battle, who has been featured in leading magazines and television programs, brings the reputable medical insights necessary for this conversation. “Without proper skin care, the results could be tremendous,” says Dr. Battle. He continues, “Currently, 1 in 5 Americans develop skin cancer in their lifetime. Those statistics are too high in my mind and don’t need to be so. Reaching a wide audience and being able to answer questions in regards to melanoma and skin cancer prevention is an honor and I look forward to this chat.”
Knowing that many women are constantly looking for beauty products that protect the skin while simultaneously making them appear flawless, beauty blogger, Kara Manos of The Politics of Pretty, has also been invited to participate.
Interested parties will be able to RSVP with or without the questions they would like to have answered.
The Tweet Chat will be hosted on @MAbyCatalina trending with hashtag; #SwimSunSkin on Monday, May 19, 2014 at 2pm EST and last for one hour. Catalina Swimwear Summer Kit prizes will be given away randomly leading up to the event for those who RSVP and a few additional “door” prizes will be given during the chat to those participating in the event.
The 2014 Miss America by Catalina collection launches this month exclusively at Walmart, a longtime retail partner of Catalina, at select Walmart locations and Walmart.com. Inspired by the collection featured on 2014 Miss America Telecast, the key styles in the Miss America by Catalina collection for Walmart will feature a wider range of silhouettes, including tankinis and two-pieces, appealing to a broad consumer base.
If you would like to participate in the discussion or have questions, please RSVP HERE.
About In Mocean Group
New York based In Mocean Group, LLC. (“IMG”) is one of the largest privately owned swim manufacturers in the world, with domestic and international offices. Catalina is part of IMG’s portfolio of iconic brand names including Anne Cole and Cole of California. In addition to its owned brands, IMG designs and produces private label swimwear for misses, junior and girls. As a category leader in design and manufacturing, In Mocean Group maintains a team of top industry designers, graphic artists, merchandisers and executive sales teams. IMG has been the recipient of numerous supplier awards from various retailers. In Mocean Group’s swimwear is available at mass retail, better department and specialty swim stores throughout the U.S. and internationally. For more information, visit http://www.inmocean.net or contact email@example.com
About the Miss America Organization
The Miss America Organization is one of the nation's leading achievement programs and the world's largest provider of scholarship assistance for young women. The Miss America Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization provides academic, community service and other scholarships to women between the ages of 17 and 24. Last year, the Miss America Foundation, together with the Miss America Organization and its state and local pageant organizations made available more than $45 million in total scholarship assistance. The Miss America Foundation, Inc. is a duly recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) organization. For more information about the Miss America Organization, please visit http://www.missamerica.org.


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The implication is clear: home cooks are being radicalized by the site’s recommendation algorithm to abandon their corned beef in favor of shrapnel-packed homemade bombs. And more ominously, enough people must be buying these bomb parts on Amazon for the algorithm to have noticed the correlations, and begin making its dark suggestions.
But as a few more minutes of clicking would have shown, the only thing Channel 4 has discovered is a hobbyist community of people who mill their own black powder at home, safely and legally, for use in fireworks, model rockets, antique firearms, or to blow up the occasional stump.
Close call. Thankfully for now Amazon is only a monopsony, not a supporter of terrorism.


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Beyond the Bale : March 2012
1212 OFF-FARM March 2012 BEYOND THE BALE FAST FACTS l The natural and environmental benefits of Australian Merino have been showcased to consumers in Korea through a series of events organised by AWI. l AWI has been working with large retailers partners in Korea to promote Australian Merino wool l The events were well-received by member of the general public and attracted a great deal of media attention. AWI organised events in Korea during November last year to highlight the premium, natural and environmental benefits of Australian Merino to consumers. A high profile event saw sharp- dressed men and women in stylish woollen jackets and suits riding bicycles through the Seoul, the South Korean capital, as part of a ‘Wool Run Caring for the Environment’ campaign. By associating woollen apparel with the environmentally-friendly bicycle, the campaign helped emphasise to the Korean public that wool is a natural and renewable fibre. The bike ride departed from the Lotte department Store in Seoul’s downtown hotspot, then travelled seven kilometres through the urban streets via the Gyeongbokung Palace. Suemi Kim from AWI’s Korea office said the event – which took more than a month’s preparation – was warmly received by the general public. “On the day of the event the place was swarming with reporters from mainstream media and we recorded more than 60 news clippings as well as TV coverage,” Ms Kim said. Coverage of the event went viral in Korea’s social media, with more than 22 million people viewing coverage through blogs and social networking sites. In conjunction with the Wool Run, the Lotte department store held a three-day promotion titled ‘ L ive Naturally... Choose Wool’. Educating consumers was given high importance with a Merino wool booth set up offering customers information on the advantages of Merino wool. “The sheep that we had there grabbed the attention of many people and the booth conveyed the message that Merino is natural, biodegradable and renewable,” AUSTRALIAN SOUL TO SEOUL Ms Kim said. “There was also a donation event featuring a knitting relay to help raise money for the less fortunate. It spread neighbourly love, as warm as wool.” Other events, this time with leading men’s fashion house Galaxy, of Cheil Industries, again highlighted the premium, natural benefits of Australian Merino to consumers, with two concerts featuring world-class ballerina Sue Jin King and well-renowned actress Nam Joo Kim. The events also included a sheep station-like atmosphere to publicise the advantages of Australian Merino wool. Against a backdrop of ‘Merino is Natural, Biodegradable and Renewable’, AWI Korea promoted wool as an environmentally friendly fibre used in timeless fashion classics. Ms Kim said all these events helped with the promotion of Australian wool in Korea and were well-received by the general public and the retail partners involved. “ Both Lotte and Cheil were satisfied and we achieved some wonderful media attention, as well as gaining some wonderful consumer feedback,” she said. “THE SHEEP THAT WE HAD THERE GRABBED THE ATTENTION OF MANY PEOPLE AND THE BOOTH CONVEYED THE MESSAGE THAT MERINO IS NATURAL” SUEMI KIM, AWI Events organised by AWI in Korea to promote Australian Merino wool have generated much media interest.


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A blockchain-driven startup believes that blockchain technology has the potential to be more than a "One trick pony designed for investors" - setting the objective of creating cutting-edge technology for fast transactions, and delivering "Practical services for real people."
The company says its team is determined to ease consumers into blockchain by creating easy-to-use tools and products that gradually increase awareness and general knowledge about the opportunities that blockchain technology provides.
Among ARK's distinctive features is a development called SmartBridge, which enables its blockchain to interact with any other popular networks, including Bitcoin and Ethereum.
ARK believes one of its strengths is its easy-to-use wallets.
Syncless, paving the way for "Very fast" transactions, they are compatible with all ARK based blockchains and can be customized with plugins and personalized to fit users.
Through the SmartBridge functionality, the platform says it is "Able to offload non-essential functions to hundreds of parallel chains." Therefore, making the team believe that this paves the way "For great scalability, while keeping the main ARK blockchain lean and fast."
Another concept put forward by the ARK Network is dynamic fees.
This makes ARK the first DPoS based blockchain to achieve this feat, the company says.
ARK's website comes complete with detailed updates of how far along it has come in completing certain milestones - as well as providing a due date.
At the time of this writing, it was 84 percent through a "Total overhaul" of the ARK Core - paving the way for a plethora of new features, including a higher number of transactions per second.
Blockchain Startup Offering 'Dynamic Fees' To Help Users Save Money On Transactions
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Apple updated the 27″ iMac this week, and it may be the last new desktop Mac running Intel processors, but should you buy this one or wait for Apple’s own chips? Google accidentally enabled some of its speakers to listen in on sounds in people’s homes, and we update recent stories about Garmin getting hit by ransomware, and the Great Twitter Hack of 2020.
- New 27″ iMac
- Garmin reportedly paid the $10 million ransom to obtain the decryption key
- 3 young men age 17–22 charged with July 15 Twitter hack
- Accused Twitter hacker’s first court appearance Zoombombed by Bitcoin pranksters
- Google accidentally enables Home smart speakers to listen in to everyday house sounds
- A Day Without Business
- iOS 14 adds domain-bound codes to make SMS one-time passcodes more secure
- New ‘unpatchable’ exploit allegedly found on Apple’s Secure Enclave chip, here’s what it could mean
If you like what you hear, be sure to rate and review the Intego Mac Podcast on Apple Podcasts.
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Hyundai Motor Group today announced that it has set a target of 4.32 million vehicles worldwide for the current year, Reuters reported. For comparison: in 2021, the South Korean automaker managed to sell 4 million vehicles. In other words, the company intends to increase sales by about 8%.
In the New Year’s address, the head of the company said that Hyundai Motor Group “will continue to actively pursue the transition to electrification through its R&D, manufacturing, sales and customer service activities.”
To this end, electric vehicles Hyundai IONIQ 5, Kia EV6 and Genesis GV60 were presented in 2021, built on the global modular electric platform E-GMP. The Hyundai IONIQ 6, Genesis GV70 EV, Kia Niro EV and Kia EV6 are slated for 2022. In addition, “in order to further democratize green vehicles”, the company intends to work with global partners to create charging networks around the world.


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Back in 2011, October was officially proclaimed BC Craft Beer Month… and there was much rejoicing!
That’s mostly because, ever since, the 10th month of the year has become stuffed with premium beer events across the province. These can range from kitschy Oktoberfest-style celebrations to full-blown beer events.
BC Beer Awards
The big kahuna is the BC Beer Awards & Festival, which returns to the Croatian Cultural Centre for its eighth year. This event has grown yet again, with at least 65 breweries set to pour their beer at the festival, while awards have been added for brewery of the year and innovator of the year, along with a raft of creative industry awards for packaging and design.
In a change from past years, the awards ceremony will be held in the first hour, allowing plenty of time to celebrate afterwards. Awards are handed out in 30 style categories; this year almost 900 entries were submitted, yet another record for the awards. Will Steamworks‘ Flagship IPA hold on to its crown as beer of the year?
The event is now sold out, but we’ll have all the results on the BC Ale Trail blog.
BC Craft Brewers Conference
Making its debut just a day before the awards, at the same venue, is the BC Craft Brewers Conference & Trade Show, which features a full day of seminars, a trade show and an abundance of networking opportunities.
Seminar topics range from growing a sales team and good HR practices to an in-depth look at dry-hopping and barrel-aging techniques. Tickets include access to all seminars, lunch, five drinks and entry to the official afterparty.
North Shore Beer Week
Another new event in this year’s BC Craft Beer Month is Vancouver’s North Shore Beer Week, which celebrates the burgeoning beer scene across the Burrard Inlet from the big city with a packed itinerary of events Oct. 6-13.
Highlights include an Oktoberfest at the Shipyards, a guided crawl of the North Shore’s breweries (which will soon number seven), a “brewery battle” at Tap & Barrel, a ribfest at Black Kettle Brewing and a brewmaster’s dinner at Deep Cove Brewers & Distillers. Cask nights, special food menus and special prices on North Shore beers feature throughout the week.
BC Hop Fest
It’s just missing out on BC Craft Beer Month by a day, but BC Hop Fest on Sept. 30 deserves a mention. It’s another event that’s become stronger every year since its debut in 2015.
The festival gathers more than 35 BC breweries at the BC Hop Co. farm on Abbotsford’s Sumas Prairie to showcase their fresh-hop creations amid the towering bines. Food vendors and live music are also promised for the event, which goes ahead rain or shine.
Harrison Beer Festival
Staying in the Fraser Valley, the Harrison Beer Festival is set for a sixth successful year. A cask night, beer festival and Oktoberfest dance take place over two days, which is another great excuse to visit this beautiful part of the province.
‘Tis the season for steins, wurst and lederhosen, as numerous Oktoberfest-themed events take place across the province. Your best bet is in Victoria, where Stein & Dine promises quality beer, Germanic food, and live, kitschy Schlagermusik at the Public Market on Oct. 20.
But a huge amount of communities around BC are dusting down their dirndls. Take your pick from Mill Bay (Sept. 30), Victoria again (Oct. 1), Kamloops (Oct. 1), Vancouver (Alpen Club, Oct. 6-7, 13-14, 20-21; Harvest Haus, Oct. 5-7, 13-14), Qualicum Beach (Oct. 13) and Nanaimo (Oct. 21).
There are certainly many more. Prosit!


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The UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency issued a warning that sterility may be compromised in Ecolab’s Klerpack BD syringe multi-pack due to small holes in the packaging.
If holes are present, there is a risk that the syringe may no longer be sterile. The holes cannot be detected visually, and there is a high likelihood of syringe packaging being compromised, Ecolab said.
The company alerted users to quarantine affected stock and perform a risk assessment for unexpired products using the affected batches of syringes. — Tamra Sami


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The future of Pacific Island means of exchange is being rethought in the age of digitalization of our goods and services. As Pacific island countries face challenges of financial inclusion and connectivity, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) recommends the adoption of stablecoins and central bank digital currencies (CBDC) to stimulate the economy.
IMF sees digital currencies as a viable option for Pacific islands
In a 58-page report published on Monday March 25, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) analyzed the potential impact of stablecoins and central bank-issued digital currencies (CBDCs) on the economic development of Pacific island nations.
The document points out that dozens of countries and micro-states located in the Pacific island region face numerous economic challenges, including limited and unequal access to financial services which contributes to persistent poverty and inequality.
Limited and unequal access to financial services contributes to persistent poverty and inequality. Countries are also heavily dependent on remittance flows, making them disproportionately affected by the decline in correspondent banking relationships.Extract from IMF report
The IMF believes that digital currencies could help Pacific island countries overcome these obstacles.
The international financial institution stressed that Pacific island countries could benefit from the digital currency revolution by developing efficient payment systems, expanding financial inclusion and mitigating the loss of corresponding banking relationships.
Currently, no Pacific island country officially uses stablecoins, while only a few, such as Fiji, Palau, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu, are exploring the possibility of a CBDC.
Stablecoins, an alternative for small, independent economies
The IMF has also referred to potential role of stablecoins backed by foreign currencies for countries without their own currency. However, the institution expressed reservations about issuing stablecoins by small Pacific island countries, due to their limited surveillance capabilities.
The report stresses the need for a robust regulatory framework and rigorous supervision to oversee the use of stablecoins.
The IMF recommends Pacific island countries to adopt a gradual and considered approach, taking into account their specific monetary and financial characteristics. The adoption of stablecoins and CBDCs appears to be a promising opportunity for Pacific island countries, faced with challenges of financial inclusion and connectivity.
As a journalist at Coinpri, I’ve been captivated by the world of bitcoin and blockchain since 2020. The decentralized aspect of Bitcoin particularly piqued my interest. Since then, I’ve been working constantly to spread my knowledge, hoping one day to see a world where everyone fully enjoys their financial freedom.


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Global and local trends fueling the machinery sector2021/09/09 | By CENS
The current global situation has made it incredibly challenging for industries and businesses to maintain a competitive edge when prices are soaring and delivery times are unpredictable. In an interview with Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) Industry, Science and Technology International Strategy Center (ISTI) deputy head Harrison Hsiung, he touched on evolving trends observed in pre-COVID times and in the present, including those found on the global and local scale. He also offered suggestions for Taiwanese companies to consider in these challenging times.
Pre-Covid and Current Trends
In terms of ongoing trends that maintained its progress, even under a pandemic that has caused unprecedented disruption, Hsiung named national policies, multinational trade systems, market demand, and supply chain operations as four areas that were accelerated after COVID-19 broke out.
The pandemic had ushered in a new sense of urgency in terms of bilateral relations between countries. For instance, relations were already difficult between China and the U.S. due to the trade war, however, the outbreak worsened the situation. Hsiung pointed out that even with traditional American allies, the European Union had adjusted its China policy from a proactive collaborative to a limited approach. The pursuit of a free market has led to outsourced production lines and supply chains, creating a just-in-time system vulnerable to disruptions like a global pandemic, prompting governments to consider industry development policies in a national security scope.
Global economies are thus reexamining and building trade relations, turning inward to rebuild domestic manufacturing capabilities. The global chip shortage, largely caused by revamped demand and finite supplying capacity, congested shipping ports, and container shortages were clear examples of how reliant countries are on exports. Products were not getting delivered to consumers and in the upstream, workers were losing jobs as factories closed due to shortages of parts.
On the consumer side, the pandemic has accelerated demand for medical personal protection equipment, at-home technology and products, transportation, remote working, and learning solutions. E-commerce also grew, with businesses choosing to invest even more in online marketing and e-commerce solutions, and grow their outreach amid social distancing and restrictions.
Industries have also renewed the importance of fortifying supply chains as global shortages worsened. The past focus on costs would gradually shift towards resiliency methods, such as diversifying manufacturing hubs by building per region versus concentration in one country. Factories investing in automated solutions have risen as well, where there is more importance placed on workplace safety, or as means to fulfill labor shortages.
However, Hsiung noted three trends that are persistent and growing before the COVID-19 pandemic hit last year, namely the changing population structure, ongoing advancements of technology, and the rise of environmental awareness. With climate change accelerating, the government and consumers are becoming more aware and selective of products that are green-focused and less damaging to the environment.
Global versus Domestic Changes
We also discussed trends outside the pandemic talking point, namely advancements Hsiung and the ISTI have observed on a global and domestic scale.
In terms of global trends, operational adjustments to the global and regional supply changes will move from globalization, China, to a more local scale. Companies around the world are already moving towards not just prioritizing costs, but also maintaining product consistency, production, and operational flexibility.
Technological advancement in the manufacturing industrial industry has become crucial for a company's success, Hsiung said. Industry 4.0 has had a decade to develop, regardless of successful or failed experiments, which cumulated in the accelerated digital transformation and sustainable economic trends in the past two years. For instance, ISTI's analysis of the “lighthouses of manufacturing” initiative, a joint project by McKinsey and the World Economic Forum, showed that as long as companies had a clear roadmap and suitable measures, Industry 4.0 and digital transformation efforts more often than not, bring comparable results.
Another widely-discussed topic is the net-zero emissions and carbon border tax scheme. On July 14, the European Commission adopted a proposal for a new Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. Carbon prices will be placed on imports of a targeted selection of products to ensure that carbon leakage does not occur and lead to carbon-extensive production being pushed to other countries.
Hsiung said along with the EU's carbon border tax, many countries are rolling out their own net-zero schemes to fulfill before 2050. International corporations are facing real-time pressure to decrease greenhouse gas emissions, prompting the development and implementation of necessary smart technologies to increase the efficiency of resources.
On the other hand, the U.S.-China trade war and also the pandemic had accelerated Taiwanese businesses from abroad to return to the island. Hsiung said the phenomenon is primarily fueled by returning machinery factories, which were reported to be more willing to invest in improving their overall production capacity with smart technology and automation due to Taiwan's aging population, low birth rate, and low willingness to work in the industry.
How Taiwanese Businesses Can Move Ahead
Taiwanese businesses often have an advantage in the global supply chain thanks to their flexibility in operations and production, Hsiung said, traits that are seen across different industries. Apart from using smart technology to improve internal operations, Taiwanese companies can consider employing these resources for better transparency and collaboration between partners from upstream to downstream.
In the machinery industry, Hsiung named three challenges that suppliers should consider to bolster their competitiveness on the global stage. The first is introducing a renewed focus on innovating new products and services. He said that domestic suppliers often do business with trade companies, however, it would mean that they would also have more difficulties understanding the client-side of demands due to fewer interactions. Another reason is that suppliers would look at what other competitors are doing and roll out something similar. Hsiung urged that companies should consider taking initiatives that would enable them to interact more with their end customers.
Taiwanese companies can look to their global counterparts, Hsiung suggested. For instance, the concept of subscription-type services, such as streaming platforms, is also being piloted in the manufacturing sector. Clients wouldn't need to buy new equipment outright and can have the companies set up the equipment in their factories through a pay-to-use mechanism. Hsiung admitted that this subscription method would depend on trust between the customer and company side, but on the other hand, suppliers would be able to engage in customer usage data and build a better understanding of their customers and potential services.
The second is how suppliers can look to improving their product added value by engaging in emerging technologies and markets. For instance, Hsiung said auto parts makers could look to reducing weight technologies for electric vehicles. Adding to the first point, machinery suppliers could look to engaging more with suppliers from different areas of the production chain to better understand their customers.
The third is looking to building ecosystems to assist suppliers' development in improving added value to their products. Smart machinery solutions are no longer just investing in machinery equipment, Hsiung pointed out that other technologies, ranging from data-based solutions, network communications, and such are critical to developing smart machinery solutions.


text: JOAN VENNOCHI Market Basket’s lesson for unions ← Related Article Visit The Boston Globe Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Comment on this Scroll to top of page Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff Market Basket worker Tommy Aylward, 43, of Tewksbury, leapt in the air as he and his colleagues returned to work Thursday. Wendy Maeda/Globe Staff Arthur T. Demoulas thanked workers in the warehouse at Market Basket's headquarters in Tewksbury on Thursday. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff Debra Fallas of Everett became emotional as she took a shopping cart after walking into the store in Chelsea. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff A worker cheered as he made his way to a spot where Arthur T. Demoulas was to address workers in Tewksbury. Bill Greene/Globe staff Mary Olson (right), a cashier of 32 years, hugged assistant manager Raquel Flores at the Chelsea store. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff Customer Elizabeth Cleary, of Billerica, has been standing outside of the Market Basket in Wilmington every day since the standoff began. Pat Greenhouse/Globe Staff Meat manager Bob Dietz welcomed back customer Peter Mueller. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff Employees cheered as they wait for Arthur T. Demoulas to arrive outside of Market Basket Headquarters in Tewksbury. Joanne Rathe/Globe Staff Market Basket supervisor Belinda Alexander hugged vendor Jim Magliano in the warehouse office early Thursday. Joanne Rathe/Globe Staff Customers returned as shelves were stocked at a store in Tewksbury. Joanne Rathe/Globe Staff A large crowd gathered in Tewksbury to listen Arthur T. speak. Joanne Rathe/Globe Staff Customers returned at the Tewksbury store. Joanne Rathe/Globe Staff Trucks headed into the warehouse in Tewksbury. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff John Wilson, 17, of Winthrop restocked shelves with loaves of bread at the Market Basket in Chelsea. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff Early Thursday, employees said they’ve gotten very little sleep, if any, with workers mostly running on adrenaline and coffee. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff Employees cheered as they wait for Arthur T. Demoulas to arrive outside of Market Basket headquarters in Tewksbury. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff Arthur T. Demoulas was handed a microphone before addressing workers. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff Employees listened as Arthur T. Demoulas spoke. Joanne Rathe/Globe Staff Arthur T. Demoulas spoke outside Market Basket's Tewksbury headquarters Thursday morning. Wendy Maeda/Globe Staff Market Basket employees reacted to Arthur T. Demoulas's speech outside the company's headquarters in Tewksbury on Thursday. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff “Words cannot express how much I appreciate each and every one of you,” Arthur T. said. Jim Wilson/Globe Staff Market Basket employee Priscilla Moss wrote on a chalkboard sign outside a store in Rowley. Wendy Maeda/Globe Staff Arthur T. Demoulas hugged a worker outside Market Basket headquarters in Tewksbury. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff Market Basket worker Ken Nyman, 27, of Derry, N.H., gave a thumbs up to a driver in Tewksbury. Bill Greene/Globe Staff Employees hugged at the Chelsea store. David L. Ryan/Globe Staff Welcome back and thank-you notes were written on the rear windows of Market Basket employees' vehicles at the store in Somerville. Aram Boghosian for The Boston Globe Employee Tony Khater (left) and store director Al Jussaume (right) celebrated late Wednesday after the deal was announced.


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‘Silly old bear’: New exhibition celebrates Winnie-the-Pooh
BOSTON (AP) — Winnie-the-Pooh, that silly old bear, is the star of a new exhibition at Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts.
“Winnie-the-Pooh: Exploring a Classic” explores how the beloved teddy bear dreamed up by author A.A. Milne and illustrator E.H. Shepard became a global phenomenon — along with his sidekick, Christopher Robin, and companions Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore and Rabbit.
The original Pooh books have been around for nearly a century, but they’re still wildly popular and have been translated into 50 languages. Disney released the movie “Christopher Robin” this summer.
Curator Meghan Melvin says many people are unfamiliar with the origins of the iconic story. The exhibition opening Saturday comprises nearly 200 original drawings, letters, photographs and early editions.