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(Infographic) How Tech is Changing How Healthcare Must Communicate With Patients
[Business]
2018/08/26 09:03
From consumer-focused apps to groundbreaking 3d printing techniques, the healthcare industry is constantly in the process of being revolutionized by new technologies.These changes are disrupting the status quo of how business has been done for years – and they are even forcing companies to pivot in the areas of business that aren’t as traditionally driven by innovation or R&D.One such are...
(PDF) Mckinsey - How Analytics and Digital will Drive Next-Generation Retail Merchandising
[Business]
2018/08/23 09:10
As merchandising in retail continues to evolve with the integration of analytics and other digital solutions, merchants need to become much more nimble and ready to fulfill customer needs.There is no denying that the retail landscape is undergoing a revolution unparalleled in recent memory. The pace of change continues to accelerate, driven by increasingly savvier and more demanding consumers a...
(PDF) Camera System Uses Windows as Lenses
[Tech]
2018/08/23 09:09
We already see the world around us through the windows of our home or the windshield of our car, so … why not just use those things as camera lenses, instead of utilizing separate security or obstacle-avoidance cameras? Thanks to a new system created at the University of Utah, that could be a possibility.Developed by a team led by associate professor Rajesh Menon, the demo model of the system...
Skincare Companies Use DNA to Analyze Individual Needs
[Product]
2018/08/23 09:08
Skincare companies using DNA tests for personalized recommendations are one niche area that’s growing.As modern youth desire customization in all areas of their life, brands utilizing DNA to provide explicitly individualized products and services are growing in popularity, from food plans to apps matching roommates and significant others. Targeted Skin North Carolina-based Targeted Skin analyz...
The Risk of Staying Static in a Fast-Paced Economy
[Business]
2018/08/23 09:07
A decade ago, the U.S. economy experienced one of the most difficult recessions since the Great Depression, and the effects touched every industry, including fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). Unfortunately, when the markets turned, many FMCG companies—manufacturers in particular—were caught off guard by the sudden rise in the cost of doing business, especially the rising cost of goods.Now, w...
Get Ready for a Big Surge in Demand for Paper Straws
[Business]
2018/08/23 09:06
Paper straw maker Hoffmaster is adding capacity and hiring as it expects the switch away from plastic to greatly boost business.Demand for paper straws has surged as awareness about plastic ocean pollution has grownWith some of the world’s biggest companies and entire cities banning plastic straws, Hoffmaster Group Inc. and Aardvark Straws, makers of paper straws, are ramping up for a surge in...
Chanel Debuting First Men’s Makeup Line
[Product]
2018/08/23 09:05
Chanel announced this week that it will be launching its first makeup line for men in South Korea on Sept. 1. The three-product line includes a tinted fluid foundation in four shades, a matte lip balm, and an eyebrow pencil, also in four shades.Dubbed “Boy de Chanel,” a play on Boy Capel, the lover and muse of Coco Chanel, the makeup line is the first from a major prestige designed specifical...
(Video) Hammer with Collated Nail Dispenser
[Product]
2018/08/23 09:04
Described by its designer as a ‘mad scientist project’, this hammer includes a collated nail dispenser — designed to make grueling DIY work a thing of the past. Created by ohio-based designer michael david young, the appliance is portable and requires no electricity. once a nail strip is loaded into the device, users tap once to set it in place, before the nail is easily hammered into the su...
(Infographic) Cracking the Assortment Conundrum
[Consumer]
2018/08/23 09:03
There’s no doubt that the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) landscape has grown evermore complicated. For example, fast-paced lifestyles are inspiring shoppers to make fewer trips than they did in the past.According to Nielsen Homescan data, there have been 1.02 fewer trips per shopper on an annual basis than a year ago, and that means retailers and manufacturers have fewer chances to capture...
