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(PDF) BCG - Why AI-Managed Supply Chains Have Fallen Short and How to Fix Them
[Business]
2022/09/23 09:07
The root cause of the problem lies not with technology but with how and where companies are applying it.Why hasn’t artificial intelligence fully transformed supply chains? Several years ago, some of us predicted that AI-powered automation would lead to “the death of supply chain management.” We saw the potential to turn supply chains into self-regulating utilities that optimally manage end-t...
A Startup Landa Can Make You a Landlord with Just $5
[Investing]
2022/09/23 09:06
It’s safe to say that millions of Americans dream of becoming real estate investors but can’t or don’t due to a variety of challenges, including lack of accreditation, capital and time.So it’s no surprise that in recent years, a flurry of startups have emerged that aim to give more people access to real estate ownership in the form of fractional shares.One such startup, Landa, is emerging f...
COVID-19 Had An Unprecedented Impact on Tourism
[Business]
2022/09/23 09:05
Without a doubt, the coronavirus pandemic has had the most significant impact on global travel this century. In 2019, Europe had reached an all-time high in terms of international visitors, receiving an unprecedented 579 million travelers that year. In 2020, European traveler numbers painted a very different picture, dropping to well under 200 million arrivals. By comparison, the SARS epidemic...
Puppy-Inspired Speaker Concept to Help Elderly Communicate with Loved Ones
[Design]
2022/09/23 09:04
Depending on which part of the world you live in, elderly or senior citizens living on their own may either be an uncommon occurrence or a growing problem. If you live somewhere where the latter is becoming more prevalent, you may also see several products that are now trying to solve the problem of alienation and loneliness that comes from older people living alone. There are of course the usu...
Clothespin-Inspired Tape Dispenser Clamps Right Onto The Side of Your Study Table
[Product]
2022/09/23 09:03
The PELEG DESIGN 'ClampTape' is a clamping tape dispenser for professionals looking to incorporate the stationery essential into their living space in a convenient yet secure manner.The tape dispenser features a clothes pin-style design that can be easily clipped onto any desktop or shelving between 0.4 and 1.8-inches in thickness. The unit is compatible for use with any kind of style of tape u...
The World's Best Business Schools Ranking 2022-2023
[Consumer]
2022/09/22 09:10
Transitional may be the best way to describe the past two-plus years for MBA students and schools running full-time professional programs.Since 2020, with Covid-19 cases spiking around the world, business school leaders, educators, and employees have been in a state of constant adjustment: first fully remote, then partly hybrid, more variations on those approaches, then finally incorporating as...
The Apple iPhone Fold Concept
[Design]
2022/09/22 09:09
In the past year, Apple’s made a case for small phones, citing their convenience, and large phones, mentioning how nice a bigger display is. This Apple iPhone Fold concept gives consumers the ultimate best of both worlds.Here’s the scoop. We KNOW Apple’s working on folding phones. Multiple patents confirm that they’ve been testing bending screens, new-fangled hinges, and their IP repertoire...
An AR-Fashion Pop-Up That Lets People "Try On" Virtual Clothes
[Design]
2022/09/22 09:08
Design firm Crosby Studios has teamed up with augmented reality technology company Zero10 for a pop-up store in Manhattan that aims to provide a virtual retail experience.The pop-up, which is located in Manhattan's SoHo neighbourhood, lets visitors digitally try on a selection of outfits in interiors designed by local studio Crosby Studios.The physical space of the pop-up was designed to comple...
(PDF) Mckinsey - Connected Revolution : The Future of US Auto Insurance
[Business]
2022/09/22 09:08
Autonomous mobility has the potential to dramatically transform the automotive insurance market, from underwriting to claims and beyond.Most consumers are used to buying a car and insurance separately—and the latter can be a laborious process. Consider a hypothetical US consumer of the future, Jane, who acquires her first semiautonomous car, attracted by its connected technology and advanced-s...
