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Fears of a global recession have been compounding in the recent past, with emerging signs of weakness in economic growth and other high-frequency parameters. The Russo-Ukrainian war has weakened global economic sentiment, with aggressive central bank interest rate hikes to curtail inflation also fueling recessionary fears. To provide decision-ma...

This research service provides qualitative analyses of drivers of decarbonizing the agriculture and nutrition value chain. The research analyzes the impact of different types of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on the value chain and highlights the reduction initiatives and targets of stakeholders across the food and beverage value chain. It explores...

This research service is chapter 2 of a 3-part series that examines the technological advancements and convergences led by major shifts in artificial intelligence, cognitive computing, 5G, blockchain and digital reality across cities, businesses, and consumers. The high rate of digital adoption, supported by strong indicators, such as over 95% smar...

The pandemic was a great equalizer with everyone being remote. Mass adoption of video meetings, chat, virtual whiteboarding, and group messaging kept everyone productive and fully connected. Everyone had the same presence and an equal voice during video meetings. As people return to the office, there is a growing challenge of keeping the same level...

The 18th Annual Customer Contact East: A Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange in sunny Fort Lauderdale was packed with innovative, collaborative, and analytical in sunny Fort Lauderdale was packed with innovative, collaborative, and analytical executives. Enthusiasm levels were high, and participants dove into each of the sessions with great ene...

Consumers, especially in the Western world, are looking for clean-label products. Circular economy is a key enabler for environmental friendly products, and reverse logistics, as a method to integrate the consumer in the upcycling and production cycle, is reinforcing this potential marketing aspect. Reverse logistics is the process of collecting...

Traditional BPM and customer experience (CX) services are undergoing a paradigm shift. The need for effective and efficient front- and back-office operations has led to process optimization through digitalization. In the past, organizations focused primarily on optimizing their front-office operations (customer facing functions including customer s...

The Indian water and wastewater treatment market is growing and gaining widespread attention. The World Bank commented that India could comfortably achieve 7.5% gross domestic product (GDP) growth every year, but not 8.0% unless it implements effective water management strategies. Government agencies are implementing regulatory and funding mechanis...

More than 4 billion people lack water for at least 1 month every year. Furthermore, it is estimated that by 2025, half the world´s population could potentially face water scarcity. Factors driving an increase in water scarcity include climate change, climate-related catastrophes, ground water contamination through the increasing usage of pesticides...