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Cision Canada
2 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Key Trends Reshaping Manufacturing in 2025 Amid Supply Chain Volatility Revealed in New Report from Info-Tech Research Group
With rising volatility in global supply chains, CIOs in the non-durable goods manufacturing sector are shifting their focus beyond cost containment to accelerate digital transformation efforts and build long-term organizational resilience. Research insights from Info-Tech Research Group highlight how IT leaders are addressing regulatory risks, economic pressures, and operational disruptions. The global IT research and advisory firm's newly published report, The Future of Non-Durable Goods Manufacturing, outlines the key trends reshaping the sector and the strategic responses that IT leaders are prioritizing. TORONTO, July 28, 2025 /CNW/ - With emerging market signals pointing to renewed disruption and volatility across supply chains, the non-durable goods manufacturing industry is confronting its most significant operational challenges since the height of the pandemic, according to insights from Info-Tech Research Group. In its newly published report, The Future of Non-Durable Goods Manufacturing, the global IT research and advisory firm outlines how the sector is under mounting pressure due to strict compliance requirements, evolving consumer expectations, economic strain, geopolitical instability, and global talent shortages. The research insights in Info-Tech's report reveal that CIOs are taking on a pivotal role in reshaping strategies to help manufacturers stay competitive. With regulatory frameworks such as the EU's GPSR and ESPR, along with emerging AI and data privacy legislation in the US and Europe, tighter operational oversight is becoming increasingly crucial. At the same time, global trade volatility and inflation are prompting IT leaders to prioritize agility, cost efficiency, and long-term sustainability. "The industry is being pushed to evolve faster than ever before, and digital transformation is no longer aspirational," says Shreyas Shukla, principal research director at Info-Tech Research Group."For manufacturers to stay viable in this uncertain and volatile environment, they need to modernize production, stabilize supply chains, and build the infrastructure necessary to meet increasingly complex regulatory, consumer, and operational demands." The Four Key Trends Identified by Info-Tech Research Group That Are Reshaping Non-Durable Goods Manufacturing Drawing on extensive industry analysis and expert guidance, Info-Tech's Future of Non-Durable Goods Manufacturing report identifies four transformative trends that are redefining the future of non-durable goods manufacturing. The following trends are not only driving innovation and operational improvements but are also helping CIOs future-proof their organizations against rising uncertainty and volatility: Artificial Intelligence: CIOs are turning to AI to optimize production workflows, enhance demand forecasting, and implement predictive maintenance. Generative AI is revolutionizing product design and enabling made-to-order manufacturing and mass customization. These capabilities are helping to reduce costs and improve quality while also delivering faster, more personalized customer experiences. Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT): IIoT deployments are expanding as manufacturers connect people, products, and machines to drive efficiency. CIOs are leveraging real-time data and automation to reduce downtime, extend asset lifecycles, and support more informed operational decisions, forming the backbone of smart and innovative factory initiatives. Adaptive Supply Chains: In response to trade disputes, tariffs, and global shocks, IT leaders are enabling supply chain agility through technologies like digital twins, predictive analytics, and real-time tracking. Strategic moves like nearshoring and friendshoring are helping reduce risk, stabilize pricing, and support more resilient global operations. Policy, Regulation, and Compliance: With the regulatory landscape becoming more complex, from ESG mandates to AI legislation, CIOs are prioritizing compliance automation, predictive analytics, and data governance frameworks. These investments enable cost control, improve reporting, and unlock competitive advantage while ensuring safety and transparency. To support CIOs in navigating disruption and building forward-looking strategies, Info-Tech's The Future of Non-Durable Goods Manufacturing report outlines how aligning digital transformation efforts with sustainability, agility, and compliance initiatives can help unlock value and position organizations for long-term success. The research insights provide a structured approach to innovation management and support the development of both digital business and IT strategies within manufacturing organizations. For exclusive and timely commentary from Info-Tech's experts, including Shreyas Shukla, and access to the complete The Future of Non-Durable Goods Manufacturing, please contact [email protected]. About Info-Tech Research Group Info-Tech Research Group is one of the world's leading research and advisory firms, serving over 30,000 IT and HR professionals. The company produces unbiased, highly relevant research and provides advisory services to help leaders make strategic, timely, and well-informed decisions. For nearly 30 years, Info-Tech has partnered closely with teams to provide them with everything they need, from actionable tools to analyst guidance, ensuring they deliver measurable results for their organizations. To learn more about Info-Tech's divisions, visit McLean & Company for HR research and advisory services, and SoftwareReviews for software buying insights. Media professionals can register for unrestricted access to research across IT, HR, and software and hundreds of industry analysts through the firm's Media Insiders program. To gain access, contact [email protected].
Daily Record
16-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
'Addictive' nicotine pouches sold to children are replacing disposable vapes
While disposable vapes are now banned, kids are turning to equally attractive nicotine pouches- which they can technically buy legally. Since the UK ban on disposable vapes came into place in June to protect children from becoming addicted, a new trendy nicotine product has reared its ugly head. With sweet flavours and colourful packaging, nicotine pouches are equally attractive to children. But there are currently very few regulations on the selling of them. Nicotine pouches are small products containing nicotine, flavourings, sweeteners, and plant-based fibres. They are placed under the upper lip, allowing nicotine to be absorbed through the gum, and are available in flavours similar to those of vapes including tropical mango, very berry and cherry ice. While they are thought to be less harmful than smoking or vaping, the long-term health effects of using these products is not yet known. And they are technically legal for kids to buy. Nicotine pouches are more easily available to buy than vapes and cigarettes, as they don't fall under the Tobacco and Related Products Regulations 2016 (TRPR). Instead, like nicotine-free vapes, they are covered by the less-strict General Products Safety Regulations 2005 (GPSR). This means that nicotine pouches are currently widely available in store and online and aren't always restricted to over 18s. These regulations also don't have strong rules around advertising or packaging. While Trading Standards officers are currently ensuring that businesses are no longer selling single-use vapes, they have found that nicotine pouches are now in plain sight at the front of the check-out areas in stores. This, along with their sweet-like flavours and bright packaging, is causing increasing concern about their attractiveness to children. The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) is calling for all nicotine products to be kept out of children's reach. Duncan Stephenson, Policy and External Affairs Director at CTSI, said: 'While Trading Standards is working to ensure that the ban on single disposable vapes is in place, we are coming across new and emerging threats. "It very much feels like a game of whack-a-mole - just as one product is dealt with, another emerges - the availability of potentially harmful products being promoted and sold to our children seems never ending. "Nicotine pouches are the latest example, with slick marketing, sweet flavours and colourful packaging that risk appealing to young people, whether intended or not." In order to tackle this recently-emerged threat to young people and schoolkids, a new Tobacco and Vapes Bill is currently making its way through Parliament, and it will outlaw the selling of nicotine pouches to those under the age of 18. The new Bill will also introduce powers to restrict the use of child-appealing flavours, packaging and advertising and dictate where they can be placed in shops. But some believe that despite the Bill, the government is not taking quick enough action to tackle the growing problem of children being sold nicotine pouches. Hazel Cheeseman, Chief Executive at Action on Smoking and Health said: 'The government has all the tools needed to address youth appeal and use of nicotine pouches in legislation before parliament. But parliamentary time has not been found to progress this legislation since April. "In the meantime, companies, who know their marketing practices will eventually be restricted, are continuing to heavily promote pouches in ways that appeal to children. While they are likely to be very much less harmful than smoking, they contain nicotine which is addictive, and the long-term health impacts are not known.' Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community!
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Shein boosts product safety standards with 2.5m testing goal for 2025
These efforts underscore Shein's dedication to ensuring product safety and meeting regulatory obligations across various markets. The company has broadened its product evaluation procedures by forging stronger relationships with 15 globally recognised product testing organisations. Shein anticipates an investment of approximately $15m in compliance activities for the year 2025. This investment will support an ambitious goal of conducting over 2.5 million product safety and quality assessments within the year, marking a 25% increment from the previous year. The company claims its product safety protocol to comply with pertinent laws and regulations, as well as the company's internal safety standards that correspond with regulatory and industry benchmarks, such as the US Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA) and EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR). This comprehensive system spans pre-sale, during-sale, and post-sale processes to ensure continuous oversight of product safety and regulatory compliance. In 2025, Shein intends to strategically allocate resources to enhance visibility in compliance management through several initiatives: Standards and policies: Shein mandates that all vendors, including manufacturing partners and third-party sellers, adhere to relevant product safety laws and regulations, as well as Shein's established controls and standards. This includes the Shein Restricted Substances List (RSL) and vendor codes of conduct. The company claims to maintain an 'approved' materials library that meets company policies and standards. This library has now been expanded to include compliant trims and accessories for Shein-branded apparel products. To be included in the approved materials, fabrics and fixings must fulfil and comply with chemical safety standards such as: Fabric control: High-risk fabrics like PU must pass RSL testing before inclusion in the approved materials library. From April 2025 onwards, all fabrics intended for children's apparel under Shein brands will undergo chemical and flammability testing during onboarding. Trims and accessories controls: An additional compliance tracking system has been introduced for trims and accessories of finished garments to strengthen control over SHEIN-branded apparel from the sourcing stage. Shein says it updates its standards and policies on a regular basis by assessing compliance regulations across the globe. The company's policy requires vendors to submit necessary documentation for products falling into specific categories. By May 2025, Shein will enhance compliance measures by increasing checks on test reports, labels, and certifications such as RoHS for the EU and FCC for the US. SGS China e-commerce team deputy director Joy Jia said: 'Shein is a long-term customer of SGS, and we have been working together since 2021 to strengthen the compliance control of Shein products. 'Our cooperation with Shein has been deepening year by year, covering quality testing of textiles, toys, and accessories. SGS also looks forward to further cooperation with Shein in the future, aiming to continuously improve the compliance and quality of Shein products in target markets, thereby winning the favour of more consumers.' Dynamic Evaluations Vendors undergo dynamic evaluations based on factors like testing pass rates and negative feedback rates. Non-compliant vendors face consequences ranging from listing removals to partnership terminations. Since its launch, Shein has already terminated relationships with over 540 sellers who failed to meet compliance standards since launching its marketplace. Shein compliance global head Chris Pan said: 'Product safety is not an empty promise made to our customers. It is a consistent and sustained effort by Shein, as a responsible global company. As the breadth and depth of our product offerings grow, Shein is invested in building systems and partnerships that enhance the company's product compliance protocols. It is a challenge, but it is one that we can and will overcome.' Recently, Shein secured the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)'s approval for its net-zero science-based target for 2050 as well as its near and long-term science-based emissions reduction targets. "Shein boosts product safety standards with 2.5m testing goal for 2025" was originally created and published by Just Style, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
The Hindu
01-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Sojitz Corporation of Japan forays into India's clean energy sector; to invest $400 mn in 30 biomethane plants
Sojitz, a Japanese trading firm, in collaboration with IOC GPS Renewables Pvt. Ltd. (IGRPL), a joint venture between Bengaluru-based GPS Renewables and Indian Oil Corporation, will develop and operate biomethane production facilities in India using agricultural waste as feedstock. Under the partnership, IGRPL would establish 30 biomethane plants by FY2026-FY2027 with a production capacity of 1,60,000 tonne of biomethane annually, with a total outlay of over $400 million, said a communique. Mainak Chakraborty, CEO and Co-Founder, GPS Renewables, said, 'Sojitz and GPSR group have a shared vision of improving India's energy self-sufficiency. As the country's energy demand continues to rapidly grow, it's crucial for us to prioritise biofuels and find ways to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels.'' The collaboration with Sojitz was a step towards increasing the production of cleaner sources of energy while reducing air pollution caused by the open burning of agricultural waste, he added. Biomethane is produced by purifying biogas and it can be a direct replacement for fossil fuel, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting circular economy. According to the statement, Sojitz consideres India as one of the key strategic markets and it has plans to play an active role in its transition to renewable energy. Green transformation (GX) business is a priority for Sojitz, and to advance this initiative further, a dedicated organization has been set up to drive their GX initiatives. Through this investment, Sojitz and GPSR would work to drive India's clean energy goals by accelerating the expansion of biomethane production and operation across the country. The companies would leverage GPSR's expertise in biomethane production processes, technology expertise, indepth experience in design, construction, operation, and maintenance of biomethane plants. Additionally, IOCL's expansive network with gas consumers would play a crucial role in scaling distribution. Sojitz would also assess possibilities for biomethane production beyond India and explore opportunities in the broader bioenergy sector, the partner companies said.
