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H.I.E.C DACH Sustainability Report 2023

Our H.I.E.C DACH Sustainability Report 2023 examines the evolving landscape of sustainability strategies and emphasizes their growing importance in shaping business directions. Read the full H.I.E.C DACH Sustainability Report 2023…

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The Evolving Role of the CGAIO: A Continuation by Tony Leng

Note: This follow-up article builds upon the ideas presented in the previous article titled “The CGAIO: Transforming Business with Generative AI”. The rapidly changing landscape of AI and its implications…

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Harmonizing Circular Economy and Eco-Smart Manufacturing for a Holistic Sustainable Future by Michael Baumann

In today’s world, the call for sustainability is louder than ever, and the stakes are high. The circular economy, with its transformative approach to production and consumption, has emerged as…

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Digital Twins: The Unsung Heroes of Industry 4.0 by Lucas Schellenberg

In the fascinating landscape of Industry 4.0, the spotlight often lands on artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and real-time data analytics. However, there’s another game-changing technology that deserves our attention: Digital…

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Embracing AI for E-commerce Growth: Insights from Industry Leaders (German)

In 2023, the E-commerce sector in the USA is poised to surpass a remarkable trillion-dollar mark in revenue, while Europe’s E-commerce market is projected to reach an impressive 640 billion…

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Media & Entertainment 2023: The Year So Far by Imogen Carter

A lot has happened in the world over the first half of the year and so it’s a good time to look back and reflect, whilst we consider the road…

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The Importance of Sustainability Leadership in Corporate Organizations

The German ‘Lebensmittel Zeitung’ (leading trade and business paper of the consumer goods sector) recently published an insightful article based on an interview with Carmen Koch, Partner Consumer, Retail, and…

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The CGAIO: Transforming Business with Generative AI by Tony Leng

Generative AI, often referred to as the next big thing, is poised to have a profound impact on the business landscape, comparable to the introduction of the Internet. This technology…

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CIO Leadership Qualities required for a successful Digital Transformation by Tony Leng

For a successful digital transformation, there are two domains that the Chief Information Officer or Chief Digital Officer (CIO/CDO) needs to be effective in for them to have impact. Tony…

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New rules for online marketplaces (German)

Although the eCommerce market as a whole continues to grow strongly and classified platforms and online marketplaces are gaining popularity in Europe, there was a 10.5% decline in the EU…

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: What difference does a difference make?

By Ken Wilcox, Partner As an African American partner at H.I.E.C, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is, unsurprisingly, a subject that is near and dear to my heart. Having served…

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Media & Entertainment: The Landscape for 2023 by Imogen Carter

The World Bank is predicting a global recession in 2023, expecting GDP growth of only 1.7% which would be the slowest growth rate since 1993, outside of the 2009 and…

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