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EQS-News: Harvard Business School Launches Tony Elumelu Foundation Case Study

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

At a time of renewed geopolitical interest in Africa, and an increasing questioning of traditional development finance models, Harvard Business School today released a case study examining the role and impact of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) ( https://www.TonyElumeluFoundation.org ), and its unique approach to catalysing entrepreneurship in Africa.

Key Points: 
  • At a time of renewed geopolitical interest in Africa, and an increasing questioning of traditional development finance models, Harvard Business School today released a case study examining the role and impact of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) ( https://www.TonyElumeluFoundation.org ), and its unique approach to catalysing entrepreneurship in Africa.
  • The case study recognises challenges the Foundation faces, and its responses, as it developed its mission, since founding in 2010.
  • Tony Elumelu, who spoke at Harvard said, “TEF is creating economic hope and opportunity for African entrepreneurs.
  • Distributed by APO Group on behalf of The Tony Elumelu Foundation.

Driving Sustainable Transportation: ACT Expo Unveils Impressive Speaker Lineup for 13th Annual Event

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Friday, March 8, 2024

SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Organizers of the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo , the largest clean advanced commercial vehicle technology event, announced its roster of confirmed speakers for the 13th annual fleet-focused event.

Key Points: 
  • SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Organizers of the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo , the largest clean advanced commercial vehicle technology event, announced its roster of confirmed speakers for the 13th annual fleet-focused event.
  • The massive expo hall – twice the size of last year – will highlight more than 350 exhibitors and sponsors displaying more than 200 advanced commercial vehicles.
  • The expo hall will highlight more than 350 exhibitors and sponsors displaying new, advanced commercial vehicle technologies.
  • The 2023 event drew more than 12,000 attendees, with participation this year forecasted to significantly increase based on early registration numbers.

Made4net Demonstrates Warehouse Management System Capabilities and Robotics and Automation Integrations at MODEX 2024

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

In addition to the best-of-breed WMS, the platform offers integrated yard management, dynamic route management, proof of delivery and warehouse automation solutions that deliver a true supply chain convergence.

Key Points: 
  • In addition to the best-of-breed WMS, the platform offers integrated yard management, dynamic route management, proof of delivery and warehouse automation solutions that deliver a true supply chain convergence.
  • Cutting-Edge Robotics with Locus and Robust.ai: Witness the latest advancements in robotics technology with our demo bots from Locus Robotics and Robust.ai.
  • Discover how our warehouse management solutions seamlessly integrate with these innovative solutions and streamline warehouse operations like never before.
  • 3PL WMS Success Update: In 2022, Zethcon and Made4net joined forces to deliver an unparalleled warehouse management solution to the 3PL industry.

70 companies unite to launch Tent UK, a new coalition of businesses committed to connecting refugees to work

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

LONDON, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tent Partnership for Refugees (Tent) – a global network of companies committed to the labour market integration of refugees – is announcing the launch of Tent UK , a coalition of 70 major companies committed to hiring refugees and helping them become job ready.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tent Partnership for Refugees (Tent) – a global network of companies committed to the labour market integration of refugees – is announcing the launch of Tent UK , a coalition of 70 major companies committed to hiring refugees and helping them become job ready.
  • Tent is uniquely placed and ready to help companies develop ambitious programmes to include refugees."
  • "Tent is immensely proud to have brought together 70 leading businesses resolved to connect refugees to meaningful employment," said Jen Stobart, UK Director at Tent.
  • Tent UK is Tent's sixth national coalition to launch, adding to existing coalitions in Canada, France, Mexico, Spain and the United States.

Enterprises' Lack of Strong Data Foundation Hinders Wide-Scale GenAI Adoption

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

BOSTON, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Syniti, a global leader in enterprise data management, today announced the results of a study developed with HFS Research to help organizations understand the value they can derive from their generative AI (GenAI) investments. The paper, titled "Don't let your GenAI project fail before it begins," provides four guidelines for how organizations can take a Data First approach to achieve better business outcomes, with input from real-world use cases.

Key Points: 
  • However, organizations are quickly finding their data isn't ready to reap the value due to lack of data quality and management.
  • An improper data foundation can lead to real-world business consequences outside of just poor data quality outputs.
  • Naveen Gupta, global data leader, IKEA, said: "The biggest challenge we're facing in IKEA is having data management practices in place.
  • Companies have a long way to go in terms of data quality and management, but a Data First approach will set organizations up for success."

IKEA Canada set to open three new Plan and order points in 2024

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

BURLINGTON, ON, Feb. 21, 2024 /CNW/ - IKEA Canada is excited to announce the opening of two new Plan and order points in London, Ontario and Lachenaie, Quebec next month.

Key Points: 
  • BURLINGTON, ON, Feb. 21, 2024 /CNW/ - IKEA Canada is excited to announce the opening of two new Plan and order points in London, Ontario and Lachenaie, Quebec next month.
  • Plan and order points are one of the many ways IKEA Canada is making affordable home furnishing products and services more accessible, allowing customers to get support from IKEA experts to plan, order and purchase complex home furnishing solutions for the kitchen, bedroom, bath and living room.
  • Joining the Wonderland Power Centre located at 3120 Wonderland Road South, the London Plan and order point will open its doors to customers on March 6.
  • For more information including store hours at IKEA Plan and order points, visit https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/stores/plan-and-order-point/ .

BIZCLIK MEDIA LAUNCHES FEBRUARY EDITION OF SUPPLY CHAIN DIGITAL AND PROCUREMENT MAGAZINE

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

LONDON, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BizClik, the UK's fastest-growing publishing company, has published the latest editions of Supply Chain Digital and Procurement Magazine. These publications are highly regarded within the supply chain and logistics sector for their in-depth reports and interviews with prominent figures in the respective industries.

Key Points: 
  • The February edition of Supply Chain Digital and Procurement Magazine includes interviews with leading experts and executives from SAP and Red Sea Global.
  • LONDON, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BizClik, the UK's fastest-growing publishing company, has published the latest editions of Supply Chain Digital and Procurement Magazine .
  • This month's edition features an extensive lead interview with Mike Wade, Head of Digital Supply Chain at SAP, who shares insights on navigating the evolving landscape of Digital Supply Chain.
  • You can visit Supply Chain Digital and Procurement Magazine for daily news and analysis of the ever-changing supply chain and logistics industry.

BIZCLIK MEDIA LAUNCHES FEBRUARY EDITION OF SUPPLY CHAIN DIGITAL AND PROCUREMENT MAGAZINE

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 15, 2024

LONDON, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BizClik, the UK's fastest-growing publishing company, has published the latest editions of Supply Chain Digital and Procurement Magazine. These publications are highly regarded within the supply chain and logistics sector for their in-depth reports and interviews with prominent figures in the respective industries.

Key Points: 
  • The February edition of Supply Chain Digital and Procurement Magazine includes interviews with leading experts and executives from SAP and Red Sea Global.
  • LONDON, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BizClik, the UK's fastest-growing publishing company, has published the latest editions of Supply Chain Digital and Procurement Magazine .
  • This month's edition features an extensive lead interview with Mike Wade, Head of Digital Supply Chain at SAP, who shares insights on navigating the evolving landscape of Digital Supply Chain.
  • You can visit Supply Chain Digital and Procurement Magazine for daily news and analysis of the ever-changing supply chain and logistics industry.

The Good Plastic Company Expands Into North America With Revolutionary Polygood® Material

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

New York, NY, Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Good Plastic Company, the leading international manufacturer of sustainable surface materials, is pleased to announce its expansion into North America.

Key Points: 
  • New York, NY, Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Good Plastic Company, the leading international manufacturer of sustainable surface materials, is pleased to announce its expansion into North America.
  • Founded by Dr. William Chizhovsky in 2018 to address the scourge of plastic waste, the company is committed to helping brands make a tangible commitment to sustainability and the circular economy.
  • With the belief that demand-driven change can rescue plastic from landfills, oceans, and incinerators, The Good Plastic Company looks to continue the momentum as it enters the North America market.
  • The Good Plastic Company’s industrial-scale manufacturing process ensures an annual production of approximately 530,000 square feet, with the ability to expand capacity flexibly to meet the growing demand for sustainable materials.

A slide in global corruption rankings is bad for ‘Brand NZ’ – what can the government do?

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Monday, February 12, 2024

But she was also talking about the country’s international reputation for being clean, green, safe and honest.

Key Points: 
  • But she was also talking about the country’s international reputation for being clean, green, safe and honest.
  • But recent rankings measuring the country’s international influence, transparency and corruption have started to tell a different story.
  • Between 2021 and 2023, New Zealand dropped ten places – from 16 to 26 – on the Global Soft Power Index.

Brand New Zealand

  • According to the 2023 Anholt-Ipsos Nation Brand Index, New Zealand is the 14th most valuable country brand in the world, valued at close to half a trillion New Zealand dollars in 2022 by brand valuation and strategy company Brand Finance.
  • Brand New Zealand is a precious commodity in its own right, which has taken many decades to build.
  • Since 2014, New Zealand has dropped six points in its CPI score, three times more than Denmark or Finland.

Perceptions matter

  • A higher CPI score implies a lower level of perceived corruption.
  • Read more:
    Return of the ‘consultocracy’ – how cutting public service jobs to save costs usually backfires

    But its two-point CPI slide from 87 to 85 is driven by perceptions among business leaders, as captured by the most recent World Economic Forum’s executive opinion survey taken in August 2023.

  • CEO of Transparency International New Zealand, Julie Haggie, attributes the 2023 drop in business leaders’ confidence to three specific factors:


several high-profile cases of COVID-19 subsidy fraud and tax evasion by businesses
the government’s insufficient response to a rise in scamming, as well as a lack of transparency around government spending on outside consultation contracts and infrastructure projects
and a heightened focus on appropriate spending of public funds during a cost-of-living crisis when most New Zealanders are doing it tough.

Trust in government

  • But it must still be mindful of the fragility of general trust in public institutions and the government.
  • Damaging that trust can have unintended consequences for our international reputation.
  • Cutting public spending by between 6.5% and 7.5%, as government agencies have been told to do, may be viewed positively by business leaders.
  • But it can also erode public trust in government.

Turning the trend around

  • While it placed 14th in the latest Transparency International ranking (with a CPI score of 75), Australia has gained two points under the Albanese Labor government.
  • State capture by vested interest groups is a form of public corruption and would likely significantly affect New Zealand’s declining CPI score.


Matevz (Matt) Raskovic does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.