In fact, China has over 100 cities with more than 1,000,000 inhabitants. These cities, many of which fly below the radar on the global stage, each have impressive economies – whether they are built upon factories, natural resource production, or the information economy. As one impressive ex...
33 describes a broad pattern by which many of the industries that make up the global economy are undergoing a kind of metamorphosis. what we inherited from the 20th century, the paper states, were “narrowly defined industries built around large, vertically integrated and mainly ‘self-contained...
“With our global headquarters in Italy, Sofidel has been offering our innovative sustainable paper products to U.S. customers since 2012.” To date, Sofidel has over 6,800 employees with over US$3 billion in net sales and operates in 13 countries, including the United States, which is the...
Meanwhile, industrial real estate presents a more mixed picture, with global deal volumes in the first half of 2024 down compared with 2023, though capitalization rates remain roughly 2.5 percentage points below 2008 levels (versus 1.4 for retail and 0.8 for offices), suggesti...
APwC reportestimates that AI could add up to $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030, potentially surpassing the combined current outputs of China and India. However, to capitalize on this potential, businesses need acomprehensive data strategy that supports AI innovation, ensuring ...
As Futurise reflects on its achievements, we look forward to the rest of the year. There will be more to do no matter what uncertainties lie in the global economy in the coming years. Already more stakeholders have approached Futurise for help to addressing regulatory challenges faced by them...
3. Sustainability About 95% of consumers say they are trying to take some action to live sustainably. The trend of sustainability in grocery stores involves implementing environmentally friendly practices throughout both your supply chain and in-store operations. Consumers are becoming increasin...
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What’s shaping the e-commerce landscape? As e-commerce grows, retailers are presented with more obstacles, especially when it comes to returns.gradyreese via Getty Images
2) Global Labor Shortages The logistics and3PLindustry grapples with a glaring issue: a global labor shortage that persists. This shortage significantly contributes to higher costs of goods, affecting their production and delivery. To combat the labor shortage, manufacturers and logistics providers turn...