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| Embracing omnichannel business |
| The retail industry is facing a decisive moment. For much of the past decade, physical stores have been seen as relics of the past, with online trade the new frontier. Now, however, businesses are realising the value of operating multiple, synchronised channels, combining physical stores, online operations, social media and telesales into a unified omnichannel approach. Firms such as KPS are leading the way, helping retailers develop omnichannel operations from the ground up. |
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| Europe should prepare to ensure the next crisis is not too disruptive |
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CEOs must educate themselves on cyber security, says SSH CEO
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| Biovotion connects healthcare silos with VSM1 digital health wearable |
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| Man management |
| Modern management embraces individual responsibility and trust, eschewing vertical structures in favour of shared control and departmental independence. However, it wasn't always this way and, in this regard, the field owes much to one man. Peter Drucker was unique in his focus on the human element of management. While his contemporaries concentrated on commodities, he devoted himself to the individual. |
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| New kids on the block |
| New York, London and Paris are certainly the dominant art capitals of the last 100 years. However, in recent times, Berlin and Brussels have taken a large share of the action. Attractive to young artists due to the abundance of affordable studio and living spaces, these new hubs are rivalling the traditional strongholds in terms of output and sheer creative force, buoyed by relatively strong economies in a struggling continent. |
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| Scandalous structure |
| The Volkswagen emissions scandal shocked Europe and the entire world. At a time when environmental issues are at the forefront, such a blatant breach of trust is hard to forgive. However, forgiveness is only the first step for Volkswagen. More important by far is that the company looks to fix its byzantine, shadowy corporate governance structure, to prevent any further scandals from occurring. |
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| Deep defences |
| Cyber security is a growing problem for businesses. The trouble is, many corporations don't appreciate the severity of the danger, and persist in running limited security through a small IT department. In the modern world, the entire business must be trained and vigilant in how to protect data and deal with cyber threats. Firms like SSH Communications Security can help with this. |
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| Facing the forum |
| The modern world is in a state of relative turmoil. Climate shifts and war are causing huge population movements, with many countries locked in spiralling debt crises. The World Economic Forum in Davos faces its most significant challenge in many years in dealing with these issues. The added impact of COP21 climate agreements will be a major factor in the direction that discussions take at the meeting. |
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| Concorde, come back |
| Once the crowning achievement of the aircraft industry, Concorde is now nothing more than a footnote in Europe's recent history. However, there are many who feel that the aircraft's demise was unfortunate, and due largely to unprecedented developments in budget air travel. Now, a group of such aficionados want to resurrect Concorde, bringing the glory and luxury of high-speed flight to a new generation. |
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