Business
From the evolution of startup culture to the fusion of different fields and technologies to create new industries—this page covers the trends and news that will influence the future of business.
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https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/24/6/1791
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1. IntroductionIn this era characterized by continuous technological advancements, industries are increasingly paying attention to implementing smart manufacturing systems. While striving to optimize overall efficiency, these systems confront various problems presented by the aging workforce in...
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https://sourcingjournal.com/topics/labor/yess-responsible-sourcing-network-cotton-forced-labor-india-mills-pakistan-spinners-461863/
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Sourcingjournal
An initiative that aims to drive forced labor out of the cotton supply chain is transitioning from a scheme platform to a membership model.
The move is the result of popular demand, said Emilie Jakobson, stakeholder coordinator at the Responsible Sourcing Network (RSN), which operates Yarn...
The move is the result of popular demand, said Emilie Jakobson, stakeholder coordinator at the Responsible Sourcing Network (RSN), which operates Yarn...
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https://cezannehr.com/hr-blog/2024/02/how-hr-can-gain-more-recognition-for-their-work-shattering-the-cost-centre-myth/
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Cezannehr
Despite their pivotal role in successful organisations, our research has revealed HR still struggles to receive any recognition for their work or accomplishments. This lack of recognition can lead to hugely damaging side effects within a business, not least within HR. To change this, HR must make better use of data, educate and advocate, collaborate and foster a culture of organisational recognition.
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https://www.startribune.com/italian-police-giorgio-armani-bags-and-accessories-produced-by-exploited-chinese-workers-near-milan/600356661/
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Italian police: Giorgio Armani bags and accessories produced by exploited Chinese workers near Milan
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MILAN — Exploited Chinese workers employed in Italy by an unauthorized subcontractor made handbags and accessories for the Giorgio Armani fashion house in a series of supply chain abuses that the in-house production company failed to properly monitor, Italian police said Friday. The fashion house denied wrongdoing by GA Operations, which produces apparel, accessories and home decor for the Giorgio Armani Group brands.
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https://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/4120635.html
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Hospitalitynet
Proprietary research by leading specialist travel, leisure and hospitality management consultancy, PACE Dimensions, has shown that changes in both consumer and corporate buying behaviour relating to a brand's ESG position. The research can drive significant opportunity for business and concludes...
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https://warehousenews.co.uk/2023/05/how-tech-and-automation-are-already-making-their-mark-in-the-warehousing-landscape/
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Warehousenews
Most of us heard of ChatGPT and the incredible hype it has generated over recent weeks thanks to its eerily-human tone of voice. Businesses across the corporate space are already using ChatGPT for various tasks, but it's easy to forget that the tool is basically an artificial intelligence tool. AI and machine learning has already been used for many years in a range of markets, and while ChatGPT might be the latest shiny toy, there are many other uses for AI to automate basic tasks in a range of businesses.
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https://www.siliconrepublic.com/machines/eu-india-semiconductor-partnership-deal-research-innovation-supply-chain
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Siliconrepublic
Internal markets chief Thierry Breton said the EU deal with India will strengthen the bloc's 'resilience in the new geopolitics' of semiconductor supply chains. The European Union and India have increased co-operation in the semiconductor space after signing a deal to build "robust" supply chains and foster innovation together.
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https://www.australianmining.com.au/first-queensland-mine-safety-reporting-culture-report-makes-its-debut/
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Australianmining
Queensland Resources and Critical Minerals Minister Scott Stewart and Interim Commissioner for Resources Safety and Health Andrew Clough have released 'The state of safety reporting culture in Queensland's mining industry' report. The report marks the first time an industry-wide survey into the safety reporting culture of the Queensland mining industry has been carried out.
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https://www.newstrail.com/business-car-insurance-market-long-term-value-growth-seen-ahead-allianz-aig-generali/
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Newstrail
The Latest Released Business Car Insurance market study has evaluated the future growth potential of Business Car Insurance market and provides information and useful stats on market structure and size. The report is intended to provide market intelligence and strategic insights to help decision-makers take sound investment decisions and identify potential gaps and growth opportunities.
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https://kevin.lexblog.com/2023/12/14/the-new-york-times-embraces-ai-in-news-reporting-the-with-hiring-of-director-of-ai-initiatives/
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Kevin
Oliver Darcy of CNN reports that in a significant move that underscores the rising influence of artificial intelligence in journalism, The New York Times announced, this week, the position of "editorial director of artificial intelligence initiatives" to be held by Zach Seward, co-founder of the...
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https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/australian-ports-hit-nationally-significant-cyber-incident-containers-pile
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Zerohedge
Australian Federal Police are investigating a cybersecurity incident that has paralyzed Australia's second-largest port operator, which manages container terminals in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Fremantle. DP World Australia is responsible for 40% of Australia's maritime freight and...
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Insight posts
Serverless computing is simplifying software development and IT operations by letting third parties handle server management.
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https://www.mmm-online.com/home/channel/sponsored/get-the-measure-of-your-omnichannel-strategy/
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Mmm-online
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-Ken Begasse, CEO and Founder, ConcentricLife -Elizabeth Beringer, President & Founder, Spring & Bond -Kamya Elawadhi, Chief Client Officer, Doceree -Jose Ferreira, EVP, Product Strategy & Transformation, CMI Media Group -Jason Gloye, Global Chief Client Officer and NA Lead, VML...
-Ken Begasse, CEO and Founder, ConcentricLife -Elizabeth Beringer, President & Founder, Spring & Bond -Kamya Elawadhi, Chief Client Officer, Doceree -Jose Ferreira, EVP, Product Strategy & Transformation, CMI Media Group -Jason Gloye, Global Chief Client Officer and NA Lead, VML...
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https://www.networkworld.com/article/3700788/how-it-pros-can-benefit-from-generative-ai-safely.html
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Networkworld
The enterprise IT landscape is littered with supposedly paradigm-shifting technologies that failed to live up to the hype, and until now, one could argue that AI fell into that category. But generative AI, which has taken the world by storm in the form of OpenAI's ChatGPT chatbot, just might be the real deal.
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https://www.rfidjournal.com/consortium-to-expand-rfid-based-self-driving-stores
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Rfidjournal
A collective launched by five technology companies plan to develop and release store-hailing systems in cities around the world. Founding members include Robomart and Avery Dennison Smartrac for its RFID technology to identify products on the shelf. Common use of autonomous driving stores are a step closer to reality as the technology companies behind the self-driving retail concept have formed a collective.
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https://news.mazdausa.com/2024-02-21-Mazda-Announces-Pricing-and-Packaging-For-All-New-2025-Mazda-CX-70
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News
MSRP excludes taxes, title, license fees and $920 destination charge (Alaska $965). Vehicle shown may be priced higher. Actual dealer price will vary. MSRP excludes tax, title, license fees and $895 destination charge (Alaska $940). Model shown priced higher. Actual dealer price will vary. MSRP excludes tax, title, license fees and $920 destination charge (Alaska $965).
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https://www.verdict.co.uk/brick-laying-robots-disruption-6000-year-old-construction/
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Verdict
Construction has remained more or less the same for thousands of years, but now brick-laying robots may finally be transforming the building industry. Find out how they can already outperform even the best human bricklayer
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https://campaignme.com/the-five-mistakes-to-avoid-in-influencer-marketing/
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Campaignme
The creator economy has not been immune to the ambient volatility; nevertheless, advertisers' appetite for influencers keeps on growing. We've seen influencer marketing pass through a period of sudden hype and then moments of scepticism to finally emerge as a medium that nearly 84 per cent of...
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https://chapelboro.com/sports/report-unc-football-hiring-geoff-collins-as-next-defensive-coordinator
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Chapelboro
According to multiple reports, the UNC football program is selecting former Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins to be the team's next defensive coordinator. The Tar Heels announced Gene Chizik, the team's previous coordinator, would not return on January Collins coached the Yellow Jackets for four years, never winning more than three games in a season and getting fired midway through the 2022 campaign.
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https://adage.com/article/digital-marketing-ad-tech-news/creator-marketing-news-and-trends-loreal-and-kendall-jenner-tiktok-music-updates/2505071
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Adage
Twitter starts paying top creators: Just days after the launch of Meta's Twitter rival, Threads, Twitter announced it would begin sharing the platform's ad revenue with qualifying creators—those who amassed at least 5 million impressions across their posts in each of the last three months, and...
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https://www.jurist.org/news/2024/01/un-security-council-calls-for-protection-of-global-supply-chains-from-houthi-attacks-in-red-sea/
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Jurist
United Nations Security Council (UNSC) officials on Wednesday urged the safeguarding of global supply chains and the prevention of heightened regional tensions in response to Houthi attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea. The remarks come in the aftermath of the attacks on the MSC United and the Maersk Hangzhou.
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https://www.practicalecommerce.com/ecommerce-product-releases-august-6-2023
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Practicalecommerce
For years we published a twice-monthly recap of product releases and updates from companies offering services to online merchants. The feature grew to become among our most popular. Many readers asked for more. Our response is Commerce Briefs, an expanded version of "Ecommerce Product Releases" with daily updates published to the Commerce Briefs portal accompanied by an email rundown.