According to the World Bank, the US and Euro Area economies had substantial declines of 3 6 percent and 7 4 percent in FY 2020 respectively, resulting in a 4 3 percent slowdown in the global economy However, while Asian countries are expected to make a strong comeback, but still many economies will witness contracts until the end of 2021  With the rollout of the vaccine, across the world in 2021 the global economy is expected to expand by roughly 4 in 2021 However, in January 2021 the World Bank stated in its Global Economic Prospects that the recovery will be slow unless governments around the world take effective action to control the pandemic and begin implementing investment enhancing reforms, as well as vaccination campaigns, strict health policies, and financial support

Cloud POS apps usually work on tablets and smartphones to receive payments from anywhere, as long as you have a 3G, 4G or Wi-Fi connection. Chip, non-contact or swipe cards should be processed through a card reader, but there are many integrated and wireless card machines that can be used with cloud-based POS systems. Management functions can be accessed through a web browser anywhere.

This class includes: Production of worked pearls Production of precious and semi-precious stones in the worked state, including the working of industrial quality stones and synthetic or reconstructed precious or semi-precious stones Working of diamonds Manufacture of jewellery of precious metal or of base metals clad with precious metals, or precious or semi-precious stones, or of combinations of precious metal and precious or semi-precious stones or of other materials Manufacture of goldsmiths' articles of precious metals or of base metals clad with precious metals: Dinnerware, flatware, hollowware, toilet articles, office or desk articles, articles for religious use etc. Manufacture of technical or laboratory articles of precious metal (except instruments and parts thereof): crucibles, spatulas, electroplating anodes etc. Manufacture of precious metal watch bands, wristbands, watch straps and cigarette cases Manufacture of coins, including coins for use as legal tender, whether or not of precious metal Engraving of personal precious and non-precious metal products

This class includes: Manufacture of dolls and doll garments, parts and accessories Manufacture of action figures Manufacture of toy animals Manufacture of toy musical instruments Manufacture of playing cards Manufacture of board games and similar games Manufacture of electronic games: chess etc. Manufacture of reduced-size ("scale") models and similar recreational models, electrical trains, construction sets etc. Manufacture of coin-operated games, billiards, special tables for casino games, etc. Manufacture of articles for funfair, table or parlour games Manufacture of wheeled toys designed to be ridden, including plastic bicycles and tricycles Manufacture of puzzles and similar articles

Welcome to the eighth edition of Global Powers of Luxury Goods. FY2020 proved to be a challenging year and most luxury goods companies concentrated their efforts on managing their business through the pandemic. However, it was also a disruptive year in many positive ways and companies implemented genuine changes in their strategies. The commitment to a more environmentally friendly and inclusive fashion and luxury industry is real and there is increased focus on raising awareness among current and future consumers. As many parts of the world are opening up and consumers are returning to physical stores and live events, digitalization continues to be important. We are now seeing how technological evolution is accelerating the creation of parallel dimensions—where even garments are made of pixels and the communication between those who make fashion, and their consumers is immediate and direct. Luxury e-commerce went past the tipping point and became a vital part of the omnichannel distribution strategy for global luxury players.

The global luxury fashion market is significantly gaining momentum with the rise in the number of high-net-worth individuals worldwide. Also, factors such as the growing popularity of luxury fashion products among millennials and Generation Z, increasing brand loyalty among customers, and growing association of luxury brands with greater social acceptance are driving the market growth. Additionally, the rising adoption of advanced technologies such as Augmented Reality (AR) by the fashion industry and the ever-increasing penetration of digital channels across developing markets are providing significant growth opportunities for vendors in the market.

Human Resources (HR) encompasses the entire scope of labor, including establishing, cultivating, and managing the employer-employee relationship. Businesses can be small, medium-sized, or large, and depending on the size, the right workforce is needed to keep things running properly. As a result, the necessity for labor optimization is becoming apparent, as it aids in the efficiency of operations. Workforce optimization accomplishes this by matching skills and resources to a specific job, allowing the HR manager to analyze an employee’s contribution and performance, recording performance data in a structured format to aid decisionmaking, tracking work progress, and identifying missed goals. This aids in the identification of an employee’s strengths and limitations.

Some of the latest medical technologies are fostering the development of new healthcare models that will benefit insured patients and the healthcare insurance sector. New technologies can improve disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment and enhance patient safety and health system coordination. Also, advanced medical technologies optimize the use of resources, ensure sustainability, and reduce waiting times and errors. Rapid and reliable Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have emerged as vital components in improving the quality of human health. The use of several healthcare technologies has contributed to the development of different applications in various health coverage programs, such as electronic health records, telemedicine, e-prescription, and revenue cycle management.

A new revenue model that defines how a company creates and capitalizes economic value, typically impacting its value proposition, product offering, operational strategies, and brand positioning

The research provides an overview of all the M&As and divestitures in the medtech industry during the study period. The M&As focus on three primary areas: The clinical specialty areas where the M&As occur. The purpose behind these deals. The impact of the consolidated landscape on healthcare providers, payers, patients, and other market players.