Organizations are accelerating their digital transformation efforts not only to make their operations nimbler and more efficient, but to respond to dramatic fluctuations in demand and customer expectation, a report said.
Commodities traded mixed during the first week of June with buying fatigue emerging in both precious and industrial metals, while grains and especially the energy sector rose.
It’s no secret that the survival of the planet is intrinsically linked to the health of its ecosystems.
Zurich International Life in the Middle East (Zurich) has revealed some key insights for the future of the industry in the UAE, thanks to the ‘Shaping a Brighter Future of Work’ report just published in collaboration with Oxford University.
Companies may modernize their systems is by updating their ERP and other integrated management systems, says an industry expert, noting that these systems can help provide ways to create more value by delivering improved processes.
Given how cheap thermal fuels still are, high carbon prices will be a critical component to prevent global temperatures from rising, said a new BofA Global Research report.
While only about 72% of respondents to a survey said that their country was likely to become a cashless society; that grew to over 81% this year, showing growing acceptance of digital currencies, said the EIU in a new report.
A study of 2,000 global consumers revealed that both banked and unbanked individuals feel underserved, with 56% of banked customers claiming that there are other services they should be able to access, said financial services platform Mambu.
In the last 18 months, supply chains have been tested by the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic and the challenges around importing and exporting resulting from Brexit.
A significant 84% of Middle East respondents to a survey reported general confidence and pride about their organisation’s pandemic crisis management programme and communication, compared with 71% globally.
