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Over the past decade the German economy has experienced an impressive boom thanks to the impact of globalisation. However, the pandemic has caused many issues, especially because German businesses now rely on a complex international network of supply chains. That network was once the momentum for growth but, over the past year or so, has proved to be a serious vulnerability. As a result, more than half of German companies doing business abroad are now struggling with supply chains or logistics problems.

September was not a good month for German production, which unexpectedly fell despite forecasts of growth. According to the Federal Statistics Office industrial output dropped by 1.1% in September after experiencing a 3.5% rise during August. This is notable because experts such as Reuters had predicted that output levels would rise by 1% in the autumn. Production in the manufacturing sector in Germany experienced an overall drop of 2.4% in the third quarter of the year and was down 9.5% as compared to February 2020 before the pandemic began.

The latest snapshot of activity from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has shown that British factories are currently struggling to meet the demand for goods. Heightened inflationary pressure alongside spikes in demand that are some of the strongest in decades mean that there are serious challenges in the manufacturing sector. Almost half of firms said that order books were above normal and export order books are now at the strongest they have been since 2019.

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Global Electric Three Wheeler Market Research Report 2016-2026 is latest research study released by HTF MI evaluating the market risk side analysis, highlighting opportunities and leveraged with strategic and tactical decision-making support. The report provides information on market trends and development, growth drivers, technologies, and the changing investment structure of the Global Electric Three Wheeler Market. Some of the key players profiled in the study are Lohia Auto, Kinetic Green, Terra Motors India, Clean Motion, Hero Electric & Saera Electric Auto.

Global Energy Efficient Elevators Market Research Report 2016-2026 is latest research study released by HTF MI evaluating the market risk side analysis, highlighting opportunities and leveraged with strategic and tactical decision-making support. The report provides information on market trends and development, growth drivers, technologies, and the changing investment structure of the Global Energy Efficient Elevators Market. Some of the key players profiled in the study are Hitachi, Mitsubishi Electric, Honeywell, Fujitec, KONE, Schindler, OTIS Elevator, Hyundai Elevators & ThyssenKrupp Elevator.

2020-2025 Global Waterparks and Attractions Market Report - Production and Consumption Professional Analysis (Impact of COVID-19) is latest research study released by HTF MI evaluating the market risk side analysis, highlighting opportunities and leveraged with strategic and tactical decision-making support. The report provides information on market trends and development, growth drivers, technologies, and the changing investment structure of the Global Waterparks and Attractions Market. Some of the key players profiled in the study are Fasouri Watermania, Aquatic Development Group, Alton Towers Waterpark, WaterWorld, ProSlide, Sandcastle Waterpark, Tropical Islands, Alpamare, Fibrart, Aquariaz, Skara Sommarland & Polin Waterparks.

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According to this latest study, the 2021 growth of Artificial Intelligence in Livestock Farming will have significant change from previous year.

Innovation is constantly transforming the logistics industry and providing opportunities to streamline and introduce greater efficiencies. Double roll cage robots are the latest technology that look set to transform the sector and create advantages for businesses in UK grocery. These autonomous mobile robots are capable of taking over the job of heavy load transport and order picking in warehouses and logistics operations. The robots have been designed specifically for the grocery sector – with the ability to continue to operate even on rough surfaces and at temperatures of -25° C to +40°C without degradation of battery life. As the robots are only 17cm high they are able to fit into much smaller spaces than many of the other robots that are already on the market, which gives them a great deal more versatility. The machines are capable of transporting loads of up to 1,000kg and take just 1.5 hours to achieve a full charge from 10% to 100%.

Tech jobs in the UK have been experiencing a boom in recent months and the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows that the majority of professionals placed in the jobs market between July and September 2021 were female. During those three months around 58,000 jobs were created in information and communication categories in the UK and 71% of the professionals who were recruited into available jobs were women. Technology has proven to be a thriving sector full of opportunities for many different talented people and especially for women who are looking to get ahead. Technology is the third fastest growing sector in the economy and in terms of job creation for women, technology ranks as the third sector according to ONS data. A gender imbalance has long existed in the tech sector and serious efforts have been made to improve this - the latest ONS figures show that things could now be moving in the right direction.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is experiencing a global boom with Europe driving a lot of the industry growth. Therefore, it's no surprise that Europe was the fastest growing region for AI hiring among tech industry companies in the three months leading up to September this year. The number of AI roles being recruited in Europe made up 10% of total global AI recruitment. In a sign that Europe is proving to be one of the most attractive areas for innovative IT professionals, AI hiring actually dropped in some other key markets, including the US. Overall hiring activity in the European tech sector grew by 0.12% in October when compared to September, creating positive conditions not just for those in AI roles but also other areas such as development engineering jobs. Junior level postings dominate the number of available roles at the moment, followed by mid-level professional jobs.

The German labour market has been a real success story since 2005 and even during the pandemic continued to maintain a steady pace. While other countries saw unemployment levels rise sharply, in Germany the rate moved from 5% to just 5.9%. However, despite this fairly steady picture there is still a great deal of change happening in German employment and most of it is being driven by digitisation and technology. One of the reasons why tech jobs are in focus is because the pandemic revealed a wide range of digital infrastructural weaknesses in Germany, especially with respect to public administration. Digital skills levels are also low in younger people, something that could be very problematic in the years to come - and digital education is not currently a subject in German schools. As a result of these challenges, it's likely that tech-driven roles, training, learning and development are going to move to the top of the agenda in the years to come.

The past year has been a difficult time for those in the financial services industry. Even burgeoning areas such as fintech have faced challenges. Germany's N26 digital bank is one of those that has had to remain flexible in the face of change as the year has continued. Almost two and a half years ago N26 launched its operations in America but as of November this year the digital bank announced that it was scaling back and shutting down its base in the US. There are currently 500,000 N26 customers in America and, as of January 2022, those customers will no longer be able to access the digital bank's app. At its most recent funding round, N26 - which is based in Berlin - was valued at $9 billion. Nevertheless, the bank's exit from the US follows on from it leaving the UK market earlier this year, something that N26 blamed on Brexit.

The government's COVID-19 business loan programme was hailed as a great success earlier this year. However, now PwC has been called in to examine the fraud risks - and cases of actual fraud - that may exist within the loan scheme. The request has been made by the British Business Bank, which is a government bank that is owned by the taxpayer. It was set up in order to increase the supply of credit to small and medium sized enterprises and this won't be the first time that the bank has turned to advisors for support. In setting up and running the Future Fund, the British Business bank spent £13 million, as well as a further £7 million on advisor fees for work on loan schemes. In this case PwC will be looking at whether customers have either committed fraud or attempted to commit fraud - one estimate put defaults and fraud at 80% of small businesses in the Bounce Back programme.

A leading online shop for school furniture, Edu-Quip offers school and student desks designed for use in school and university classrooms. The company works closely with a select number of manufacturers and their easy online shop provides schools and universities with a simple one-stop shop for selection and delivery of school furniture direct to the school or organisation. They offer classroom tables in varying heights for differing student age groups and in a selection of table top and edge colours. The company offers a wide range of educational furniture suitable for primary schools, secondary schools, colleges and universities, you can be sure to have an option suitable for the environment.

Cyber security has become a top priority, especially given the number of operations that moved to a remote basis during 2020 and early 2021. Nevertheless, globally 61% of organisations say their cyber security teams are understaffed. A small business is hacked every 19 seconds in the UK and this year has also seen a vast increase in the number of ransomware attacks targeting big enterprises and national infrastructure. As a result, the cyber security industry is growing at an exponential pace with businesses moving quickly to keep up with the latest threats and optimise investment in tech and protection. Crucial to that protection are the cyber security professionals who are able to understand and navigate the global threat landscape when it comes to cyber security. With the cost of the average data breach coming in at £1.79 million it's more important than ever before for organisations to have dedicated cyber security programme in place.

Pharma is a competitive industry and organisations within it are constantly looking to find new ways to get ahead and to reach every part of the market. However, there are lines that even competitors can't cross and this is something that can be seen in action in the recent successful injunctions won by Boehringer Ingelheim against Dr. Reddy's Labs and MSN Labs. The two Indian labs recently released low-priced versions of the German pharma company's anti-diabetes drug empagliflozin, despite the fact that the German brand has a valid product patent in the country until 2025. The injunctions are interim injunctions and will mean that the Indian manufacturers will be restricted when it comes to the sale, use, import etc of generic versions of empagliflozin. The validity of Boehringer Ingelheim's patent in India provided a firm foundation for the injunctions, which were based on the infringement triggered by the actions of Dr. Reddy's Labs and MSN Labs.

Last month's COP26 triggered a wave of eco-driven decision making across the banking and financial services industry. In particular, there were a whole range of asset managers making pledges to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions for their investment portfolios by 2050. This includes most of the largest institutional asset managers in Europe. Only a few of these asset managers have revealed an interim net-zero target for 2030, a much closer deadline, but those that have are choosing to set relative rather than absolute targets (for example reducing carbon footprint by 50% compared to 2015). Most asset managers have signed the Net Zero Asset Manager Initiative (NZAMI), which gives them until next year to formulate such targets. The Net Zero Asset Manager Initiative has been a major driver in pushing the industry towards greater eco commitments. It now has 220 signatories with a combined total of EUR50 trillion assets under management.

The Electric and Hybrid Cars Market has witnessed continuous growth in past few years and is projected to grow at good pace during the forecast period of 2021-2027. The exploration provides a 360° view and insights, highlighting major outcomes of Electric and Hybrid Cars industry. These insights help the business decision-makers to formulate better business plans and make informed decisions to improved profitability. Additionally, the study helps venture or emerging players in understanding the businesses to make well-informed decisions. Some of the major and emerging players within the market are Toyota, Tesla, BMW, Nissan, Chevrolet, Ford, Tata Motors, Volkswagen, KIA & Hyundai.

The Electric Supercar Market has witnessed continuous growth in past few years and is projected to grow at good pace during the forecast period of 2021-2027. The exploration provides a 360° view and insights, highlighting major outcomes of Electric Supercar industry. These insights help the business decision-makers to formulate better business plans and make informed decisions to improved profitability. Additionally, the study helps venture or emerging players in understanding the businesses to make well-informed decisions. Some of the major and emerging players within the market are Tesla, Benz, Honda, Audi, Rimac, Renault, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Hyunda, Automobili Pininfarina, Nio, Qiantu Motors, Chevrolet (General Motors), Alieno Arcanum & Classic Factory SA.

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The Capsule Coffee Market has witnessed continuous growth in past few years and is projected to grow at good pace during the forecast period of 2021-2027. The exploration provides a 360° view and insights, highlighting major outcomes of Capsule Coffee industry. These insights help the business decision-makers to formulate better business plans and make informed decisions to improved profitability. Additionally, the study helps venture or emerging players in understanding the businesses to make well-informed decisions. Some of the major and emerging players within the market are Nestle Nespresso(Switzerland), Illy(Italy), Vittoria Food and Beverage(Australia), Lavazza(Italy), Caffitaly system(Italy), Belmoca(Belgium), Mera(Italy), BORBOBE(US), Gourmesso(US) & Bosch Tassimo(Germany).

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