We’re already on holiday here in the Global Sources content team – nevertheless, here’s some reading for the Easter weekend on matters of sourcing, tech, business and trends. Buyers urged to act on Suez Canal blockage The container ship blocking the Suez Canal since 23rd March is now freed. Still, experts advise, buyers […]
Friday links: soundwave printing, B2B ecommerce and more (26 Mar 2021)
This week’s Friday reading for your enjoyment, suggested by the Global Sources analyst team. Life’s rich pattern: Researchers use sound to shape the future of printing Creating patterns from microscopic particles and droplets using the power of sound in the air bodes well for the future of biofabrication. This technique, called sonolithography, can also be […]
FREE e-book: E-commerce Trends to Watch in 2021 and Beyond
Digital transformation in the B2B sector didn’t come out of nowhere – but the coronavirus pandemic accelerated it dramatically. Amid travel restrictions, lockdowns and social distancing measures, the world has had to rely on digital solutions to cope. Digitization has bridged the gaps and been crucial in navigating these challenging times. Now more than ever, […]
Smart home and kitchen appliances trends
Home and kitchen appliances have come a long way. The evolving consumer preferences and purchasing habits heavily influenced by technological advancements and the fast-paced environment are having profound effects on several markets and industries such as the home and kitchen appliance market. Smart technology is a growing trend in the smart home and kitchen appliances […]
Friday links: electroshock anti-virus fabric, apparel sourcing trends, 5G soars in China (19 March 2021)
Some sourcing-related reading as the weekend approaches. Electroshock to Covid-19? Ever heard of fabric that is also a virus zapper and a deodorant without the use of chemicals? Two companies in Japan, Murata and Teijin, have developed a textile with piezoelectric components that generate electricity with every movement, rendering viruses and bacteria harmless. […]