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Clinical operations is one part of the global economy that has faced a great deal of disruption as a result of COVID-19. In order to adapt to the new reality of a pandemic, trials and supply chains have been forced to swiftly evolve. Some of the factors that have had a big role to play include the reluctance of patients to attend clinical trials while the threat of coronavirus infection remained high - which has jeopardized the data that has been received from clinical trials - as well as the import and export controls that have impacted on the transport of medical supplies.

The development of more effective drug treatments to help those infected with COVID-19 is underway across Germany. Medicines of varying types, such as antiviral medicines, cardiovascular medicines, dampening immunomodulators, and medicines for lung function are being developed to help those suffering from the virus. According to the American organisation BIO, more than 600 different drugs are now being investigated to determine whether they can aid in combatting COVID-19 in any way. Most have previously been authorised or are in the process of being authorised for another illness. Repurposing drugs tends to be a faster way to yield development, rather than researching medications from scratch.

Over the last few decades, technological developments have provided new challenges and opportunities for the supply chain and logistics industry. This doesn't appear to be slowing down as we move into the age of 5G. Although the long-term capabilities of 5G won't be fully comprehended for a few more years, this new technology offers improved communication abilities through faster data speeds with less latency. Thanks to the fast data speeds 5G provides, manufacturing, and other sectors such as procurement and logistics, will be able to perform very accurate processes.

For many years procurement's function and prominence have been growing and this trend was further accelerated during the coronavirus pandemic. Leaders exhibited their capacity to adapt to a variety of setbacks, keeping supply flowing and expenses in check. Innovative procurement executives foresee its potential for growth as the goals of companies change from attempting to limit the negative consequences of the pandemic to resuming economic expansion.

Opportunities for research, innovation, and corporate expansion must all be considered within a biotechnological strategy for growth. Public-private corporations have the potential to foster such growth with the establishment of centres of excellence. Prospects include technologies that integrate components of pharmaceutical research and molecular biology which will drive the industry forward. Discovering and supplying medications that comply with the biology and pathophysiology of each unique patient will be one of the most pressing challenges facing the biotechnology sector in the 21st century. The move from mass-produced medicine to bespoke medicine will have a significant impact on the future development and prescribing of medications.

New data protection technologies like responsible artificial intelligence can help innovative businesses compete in a highly competitive digital market. The numerous restrictions that have been implemented emphasise the necessity for businesses to protect the privacy of anybody whose personally identifiable information (PII) is stored in their systems. New data security approaches enable businesses to reap profits from sensitive data while also fostering trust by guaranteeing that customers' and employee's privacy is always protected. Organisations across the board must protect privacy consistently and competently regardless of where information sits or how data is accessed. This enables businesses to leverage sensitive data to power sophisticated analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence projects, despite the shift to the cloud.

Josef Lieven and his software engineering team are set to release Germany's first online vaccination passport, with the ambitious goal of enabling Europeans to travel this summer. T-Systems and software developer SAP, the two companies that created Germany's contact-tracing app, have been assigned by the European Commission to create a digital certificate. The certificate will verify whether a person has been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, provided a negative test result, or possesses antibodies. The data is saved in a QR code which is authenticated by the EU, as well as its neighbours, Iceland, Norway, and Liechtenstein.

Parking has always been a major factor in planning and cities across the USA have increasingly focused on ensuring that there is sufficient parking space to accommodate residents and visitors' cars. However, after a year of COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions, one unexpected development to come from the pandemic is a totally new attitude to parking and the way that city centers are being used.

Greener procurement is a hot topic right now, especially as 61% of brands say they have seen an increase in customer demand for sustainability. According to a report by McKinsey, 90% of the sustainability impact that a business makes happens in the supply chain. That's why greener procurement has the potential to make a big difference, not just to the impact that brands have on sustainability but also when it comes to meeting customer expectations too.

Wearable technology is a market that is fast expanding in the USA, as innovators and manufacturers start to further explore the possibilities that are offered by smart electronic devices that are worn on, or close to, the skin. However, that's not where this type of technology has to end, as one company is now pioneering wearables that also deliver healing.

The pandemic has created a broad spectrum of challenges for those working in logistics and supply chain. Key among them has been the way that consumer behavior has changed in response to conditions such as lockdowns and travel restrictions being imposed and lifted. 2020 was the year in which many retailers realized that there may no longer be just one peak shopping season but that micro peaks could occur all year round, often with very little warning. Technology-enabled warehouses are becoming essential in terms of supporting omni-channel retailers in finding ways to respond to these unpredictable shifts in buying patterns.

The travel nursing industry is getting a lot of press these days and therefore is growing considerably. With headlines touting impressive travel nurse salaries, and pictures of idyllic wonders of nature it’s no surprise. But for registered nurses who are thinking to take the plunge and jump from a staff job to travel nursing, a thorough investigation is necessary.

Park City Consulting is a specialist HR consultancy in Essex that provides a broad range of services across HR and Health & Safety. They offer to have a range of sector-focused HR and Health & Safety services that are informed by extensive research, tailored to industry requirements and can be designed to meet business specific needs. The HR and health & safety services help businesses to improve performance, meet regulatory compliance and reduce costs by effectively managing health, safety and wellbeing of their employees. They maintain a strong focus on placing the client at the heart of everything they do which ensures they remain at the forefront of providing innovative solutions with our specialist knowledge and expertise.

The latest update on Global Fold down beds Market study provides comprehensive valuable insights on the market development activities demonstrated by industry players, growth opportunities and market sizing for Fold down beds, complete with analysis by key segments, leading and emerging players, and geographies. The 110 page study covers the detailed business overview of each profiled players, its complete research and market development history with latest news and press releases. The study helps in identifying and tracking emerging players in the market and their portfolios, to enhance decision making capabilities and helps to create effective counter strategies to gain competitive advantage. Some of the players profiled/ part of study coverage are The WallBed Company (United Kingdom), SICO Inc. (United States), Wall Beds Manufacturing (United States), Décadrages (France), Lagrama (Spain), Mobil Sprint Srl (Italy), Pol 74 S.r.l. (Italy), Interfar Custom Furniture (Australia), Murphy Wall Beds Hardware Inc. (Canada), Multimo (Jordan).

Organising a corporate event is a big deal for any brand. UAE HOSTESSES is one of Dubai's top event management companies to seamlessly host significant corporate events and exhibitions.

COVID-19 has hit Singapore like every other country around the world and the measures that have been taken to contain it over the past year have impacted the financial markets. Now, with more steps announced to handle a new rise in cases, including a cluster at Tan Tock Sen Hospital, analysts are predicting yet more change on the Singapore Bourse. Profit-taking is the trend that analysts are forecasting as a result of the new measures that are going to be put in place until 30th May. Although some selling has already begun it's thought that this is going to increasingly affect bank and transport stocks with Singapore Airlines and Sats likely to take a hit as well as retail Reits. Office Reits aren't likely to be affected in the same way and analysts are predicting that industrial Reits are likely to be the least impacted by the new measures.

2020 was not an easy year for Singapore's markets. In fact, at the end of 2020 the Straits Times Index (STI) had lost around 11.8% making it the worst performer in Asia. While this may have made many nervous at the end of last year, by the end of the first quarter of 2021 there was already good news with the STI making double digits with a 12.4% gain. Singapore is renowned for being cyclical, in that the market and the stocks within it rise and fall in alignment with economic fluctuations. Valuation in the Singapore market is one of the cheapest in the region and that has given rise to some strong mergers and acquisitions activity among listed companies.

Logistics is a central pillar of Germany's productivity, opening the way for added industrial value, product movement, and inter-organisation collaboration. The logistics industry in Germany is the third-largest contributor to the country's GDP, behind only foreign trade and the automobile industry. The logistics industry hires roughly three million people and generates €200 billion in annual revenue, accounting for an estimated 7% of the country's GDP. The logistics industry is growing at a much faster rate than the rest of the economy. In Germany, about €15 billion is spent on logistics annually.

Many carriers and regulators around the world have had their 5G plans disrupted by the COVD-19 pandemic, which has resulted in delayed or cancelled spectrum auctions and limits on towner construction. Despite this, there were more commercial 5G launces in 2020 than ever before.

Monzo is one of the most recognisable names in fintech but it has not been an easy couple of years for the challenger bank. In June 2019 Monzo was the second most valuable fintech in the UK, with its valuation of £2 billion meaning that only OakNorth sat above it. However, things did not continue in that vein and by May 2020, Monzo had been making redundancies, closed its Las Vegas office and put hundreds of UK staff on furlough while its valuation was slashed by 40%.

Clinical studies are crucial to progress in life sciences and new figures have revealed that Germany is one of the top locations in the world for clinical jobs. Research from Germany Trade and Invest has found that there were more than 2,000 clinical studies in Germany in 2020. The country is now one of the top 5 locations in the world for clinical studies and continues to push the envelope where innovation and progress is concerned. Major indication areas include cardiovascular and infectious diseases, as well as oncology, diabetes and inflammatory diseases.

R&D spend has been a priority in Germany over the past decade, making this one of the prime locations in Europe for R&D jobs. The most recent government data has revealed that spending on R&D in Germany is gradually getting closer to an initially ambitious target that was set - 3.5% of GDP. The data comes from the Federal Report for Research and Innovation and shows that Germany has made significant progress towards this R&D spending target. In fact, according to the figures spending has gone above 3% of GDP, which is an impressive achievement.

Even before the beginning of the pandemic, the global procurement sector was already experiencing significant growth. Lockdowns and increasing demand for online deliveries have ensured that this remains an exciting place to be in 2021. Several key trends are emerging from the turbulence of 2020 and look likely to define the procurement market going forward.

Sunlight is something that you wouldn't expect to find underground. However, researchers from Nanyang Technical University (NTU) in Singapore have managed to do just that. Their innovation is designed to harvest sunlight from locations above ground and then relay it to underground spaces that are reliant on artificial light. This is made possible as a result of design that mimics the way a magnifying glass works when it is used to focus sunlight on a specific area.

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the built environment sector in Singapore has appealed to the government to allow it to bring in more foreign workers. Currently, around 1,000 workers are returning home every week to family, creating challenging conditions for the local industry. The government recently took steps to allow construction firms more temporary flexibility to bring in workers from China. However, it's thought that this will not make the kind of impact that is really required as Chinese workers are often specialised in specific trades, rather than being general construction workers.