Printing the Automotive Industry of the Future – 3D Style!
3D printing has been around for almost three decades but it is only recently that OEMs have begun to realize the commercial benefits of this phenomena beyond just prototyping. It...
Are Intelligent Fleet Management Systems the Way Forward?
Operating within an environment characterized with increased competition and regulatory pressures, fleet operators globally are in dire need for operational efficiencies that can help them to ‘do more with less’....
Botswana Diamonds – A Mixed Blessing?
While Botswana has been an important player in the global precious stones industry for years, it has once again received global attention in November 2015, when the second-largest diamond ever...
The West vs. Russia: Will Russia Really Survive The Impact Of Sanctions?
Russia trampled international laws with annexation of Crimea (previously part of Ukraine) to its territory and is reeling under wrath of sanctions imposed by the EU, the USA, Australia, Canada,...
Central Asia – A Region of Uneven Growth and Investment Potential
Although all Central Asian countries have been performing well on the overall economic growth front over the past several years, this good performance cannot be assumed to imply an investment...
Brazil’s Personal Care and Cosmetics Market: Transitioning from Physical to Digital?
Brazil’s personal care and cosmetics market is skyrocketing with growing sales driven by a fashion-conscious and beauty-obsessed population. Brazil, the cosmetics industry veteran, is the third largest consumer of beauty...
Utility-scale Projects to Boost Thai Solar Market
In July 2015, Federation of Thai Industries’ renewable energy division indicated that Thailand is expected to add about 1,200-1,500 MW of solar capacity in 2015, which would require about THB...
Intermodal Transportation Picks Up Steam
Intermodal transportation is emerging as a popular mode of transporting cargo owing to its economic and environmental benefits. While companies preferred over-the-road (OTR) transportation as it offered higher flexibility, a...