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From Time-Saving Tool to Strategic Partner: AI Transforms M&A Integrations

Our recent series of webinars, “AI in M&A”, was a great success. Given the strong interest, I wanted to explore some key insights further in my blog.  From weighing different AI models to identifying useful data and embedding AI into your processes, discover M&A integration use cases where AI can help boost both efficiency and quality. How can you manage people and cultural issues? What about...

Last chance to sign up for free webinar: Inclusive M&A Integrations at Caverion

  📅 May 7 | 30 minutes | Free webinar   How can you put people first in M&A integrations – and still drive performance?  Join us for a practical and insightful 30-minute webinar to discover how Caverion Finland Division at Assemblin Caverion Group uses People Impact Analytics™ to manage change, reduce risks, and prioritize people in M&A and outsourcing processes.  Hear directly from Caverion’s HR...

瑞典經典Butterfly休閒椅新鮮到港

自1996年成立的Manks,作為著名北歐傢俬,燈飾及家品進口及零售商,成立差不多30年以來,因應巿場變化及潮流改變, 致力搜羅當地最新,最潮的產品,第一時間引入本港,以供客户選購. 近年來,北歐傢俬很受歡迎.主要原因是北歐傢俬設計簡約, 手工精緻, 用料上乘. 性價比高. 最近, Manks從瑞典引入了經典Butterfly休閒皮椅. 據瑞典廠商提及, 經典Butterfly休閒皮椅其實不是某北歐設計師設計的. 最早期的Butterfly休閒椅是在1938年由南美洲阿根廷設計師Antonio Bonet, Jorge Ferrari Hardoy及Juan Kurchan設計的. 在南美及北美獲得設計大獎. 現在,在美國有名的MOMA及Falling Water House亦可找到這經典作品. 由於設計獨特, 簡約及很舒適. Butterfly休閒椅,...

Last chance to sign up for free webinar on March 6: AI in M&A Integrations – Experiences and Reflections

    Warmly welcome to join us on March 6th to our free webinar on "AI in M&A Integrations – Experiences and Reflections"! Why You Should Join:  ✔️ Gain Practical Insights – Learn how AI can streamline M&A integrations, from assessing risks to optimizing decision-making. ✔️ Explore Real Use Cases – Discover how AI-driven People Impact Analytics™ helps manage people and cultural risks in M&A. Who...

Manks農曆新年促銷大減價 - 只限本周未兩天 (一月十八及十九日)

農曆新年將近, 你們還為添置特色伽俬, 燈飾及家品感到烦惱? Manks有好消息分享. Manks將於本周末及周日(1月18日至19日)舉辦新年促銷活動, 僅限2天, 優惠日開放時間為上午11點至下午6點。 各類原装北歐進口及名設計師設計的家具, 燈飾, 古董, 餐具和小擺設將以超级優惠價發售, 有些精選產品, 折扣更高達50％. 此外，Manks會因應市場反應, 減價期間不斷增加新的銷售商品, 務必滿足客人需求。 今次新年促銷大減價的產品種類繁多, 包括餐枱, 餐椅,沙發,休閒椅, 茶几, 各類燈飾及家品. 其中包括丹麥典堂级設計師Hans Wegner設計的傢俬, 包括CH327長方形實木餐枱, CH008圓形三腳茶几及CH47椅子. 著名丹麥設計師設計的經典Ant (螞蟻) 椅子及Lily 限量版扶手皮椅. 丹麥Naver Collection的酒櫃等等, 也以極優惠價發售。...

HKRITA's Open Lab Wins "Innovation and Creativity Award" at the Hong Kong Awards for Industries

The Innovation and Creativity Award of HKIA aims to promote a culture of innovation and creativity within business sectors, demonstrating the unique features of their creative concepts, their emphasis on innovation and their commercial viability and impact. The Judging Panel remarked, "The increasing awareness of the environmental impacts of textile and apparel production has given rise to the...

香港紡織及成衣研發中心｢開研｣ 榮獲香港工商業獎｢創意獎｣

香港工商業獎頒發的｢創意獎｣旨在促進工商界的創意文化，展現獨特的創新理念，重視創意，並且顯示有關創意的商業潛力和影響力。評審委員會指出 : ｢紡織和服裝生產對環境造成的影響日益受到重視，業界有需要實踐可持續發展。香港紡織及成衣研發中心與持份者攜手合作，制定策略應對環境挑戰。『開研』的成立是業界提升韌力和邁向綠色未來的重要里程碑。｣ 香港紡織及成衣研發中心行政總裁許丕績先生表示：「好的研發如果只局限於實驗室之內是沒有意義的。『開研』是與業界分享創見的地方，對永續發展帶來真正的影響。我們會滙集社會各方的專長和資源，就解決氣候變化繼續尋找和開發方案。｣ ｢開研｣推動技術交流和合作文化，為紡織製衣業樹立了促進可持續發展的新標準，這個交流和合作平台令行業邁步向前，鼓勵更廣泛的可持續發展。 如欲了解更多「開研」詳情，請瀏覽 : theopenlab.one ...

召集全球頂尖創新思維：香港紡織及成衣研發中心舉辦首屆 「開研：全球可持續挑戰賽」

香港紡織及成衣研發中心（HKRITA）隆重宣佈首屆「開研：全球可持續挑戰賽」正式啟動。是項國際比賽透過推動可持續創新徹底改變紡織及時裝業發展，並以培育青年創科人才為目標，為行業可持續發展提供創新方案，並推廣業界循環再生的理念。香港紡織及成衣研發中心行政總裁許丕績先生表示：「紡織時裝業正值創新與環保並重的轉捩點。『開研：全球可持續挑戰賽』不僅彰顯我們對可持續發展的承諾，更為年輕一代提供展示創意才華的平台，塑造行業未來。我們期待參賽者的創新方案，並全力支持他們成為引領紡織業發展的領袖，為行業注入新動力。」...

Global Innovators Wanted: HKRITA's Open Lab Launches Inaugural “Open Lab Global Challenge”

The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) is excited to announce the launch of the first-ever Open Lab Global Challenge. With its commitment to revolutionising the textile and fashion industry through sustainable innovation while nurturing young innovators, this international competition inspires creative solutions for key textile sustainability concerns and promote...

INVITE: M&A Integration Success Through a Healthy, Productive Relationship

Join our webinar on Wednesday, October 30, hosted by Midagon and NayaDaya Analytics, to learn how to build inclusive, productive, and rewarding relationships with acquisition targets during M&A integrations. Discover how game-changing People Risk Analytics™ delivers the actionable insights you need for success. Register now! M&A integration failures – occurring far too often – are frequently...

Blog: People-Related M&A Failures – Avoid These Pitfalls

"M&A integration is like a relationship, where success cannot be defined solely by whether one party stays or leaves. Achieving goals becomes even more difficult if common integration failures are simply blamed on cultural conflicts," writes Timo Järvinen, Co-Founder of NayaDaya Analytics Inc., the Finnish creator of the game-changing People Risk Analytics™. When I discuss people-related risks...

People-Centric M&A – From Employee Experience to Integration Excellence

The Nordic financial service provider Rantalainen Group is using People Risk Analytics™ to enhance its M&A integrations at both operational and strategic levels. A seamless flow of actionable insights starts from each employee’s emotions and perspectives during integrations. This approach extends to the strategic landscape of the entire post-merger integration process, fostering fast, inclusive,...

Missing Piece of M&A Integrations

"Data-driven empathy is the only way to avoid people-related M&A risks and failures," writes Timo Järvinen, Co-Founder of Finnish NayaDaya Analytics Inc. While many mergers and acquisitions fail, especially due to people- and culture-related problems, solving this common and extremely costly issue should be the top priority for companies pursuing inorganic growth. To motivate the acquired...

Caverion's M&A Focus on Successful Integrations and Managing People-Related Risks

Since Caverion and Assemblin merged, the success of post-merger integrations in Finland has been supported by the solution from NayaDaya Analytics Inc. This science- and AI-based Finnish-Swiss innovation helps mitigate people-related risks and focus on the right issues. Caverion grew in the Finnish market in the spring of 2024 when Assemblin and Caverion merged to become the leading provider of...

丹麥經典ND93書枱限量版新鮮到港

自1996年成立的Manks, 是本港著名北歐傢俬,燈飾及家品進口商. 成立28年以來,因應巿場變化及潮流改變, 致力搜羅北歐最新,最潮的產品,第一時間引入本港,以供客户選購. 客人對北歐設計的普遍印象是設計簡約,手工精緻, 用料上乘. 誰知道北歐簡约傢俬, 除了沙發, 休閒椅, 餐枱及餐椅外, 對書枱的設計也很講究呢?! 疫情後, 客人已習慣在家工作或home office. Manks最近從丹麥引入Nanna Ditzel設計的經典ND93書枱. ND93書枱是丹麥Nanna Ditzel於1955年設計. 其特式是全木人手製造,有三個極長的櫃桶,增加收納空間,加上實木tapered枱腳, 富有北歐美感及功能性.. ND93這限量版書枱, 是紀念設計師Nanna Ditzel 100歲冥壽.丹麥廠商用了胡桃木製造, 漂亮的木紋, 每一張也是獨一無二. 此外,...

MANKS SUMMER SALE 8-16 JUNE 2024

Paddle to Manks this weekend to fill up your boats with Scandinavian Designer dumplings for your home to share with your family. Up to 50% off definitive Nordic furniture, lighting, decorative, tableware and antiques for nine days only, 8-16 June 2024.  Sale starts Dragon Boat Festival weekend and ends Father's Day.

Invite: Inclusive M&A Integrations – AI and Science-Powered Sustainability

Building socially sustainable M&A integrations is the focus of our next webinar. Discover how Finnish-Swiss, AI and science-powered tools can make this happen. Join us on May 28 (EMEA & APAC) or May 30 (Americas) to explore more. In the dynamic landscape of M&A integrations and transformations, change processes often confront challenges, including high risks of employee turnover and productivity...

IT TAKES A THOUSAND AUGMENTED AUDIO SEATS TO FILL A JAPANESE MULTIPLEX

A high-end cinema complex with over a thousand seats boosted by personal audio and vibration opens in Yokohama, Japan. All the seats have FLEXOUND Augmented Audio™ integrated into them. Every moviegoer at brand new, 12 screen United Cinemas STYLE-S Minato Mirai multiplex in Yokohama are treated with immersive sound that you can feel. FLEXOUND Augmented Audio™ technology enhances the cinema...

INVITE: Pioneering M&A Integration With AI and Science-Driven People Risk Analytics™

Explore our cutting-edge, patent-pending solution that harnesses the power of AI, science, and M&A intelligence to prevent common failures and unlock excellence in post-merger integrations. You're welcome to join our webinar on April 17 or April 24.  If you haven't yet heard about the game-changing People Risk Analytics™ that is about to revolutionize managing people-related risks in M&A...