Floship CEO Josh Tsui to Deliver Executive Vision Talk on Future of Logistics Technology & Accept Award at New York’s Lead Innovation Summit

Tsui to touch on the company’s future ambitions & strategic road map including supply chain circularity and the portal’s AI capabilities

Floship CEO Joshua Tsui

Floship CEO, Josh Tsui

NEW YORK and HONG KONG, July 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Floship, a leading global circular supply chain solutions provider, today announced its participation in The Lead Innovation Summit, a leading strategy conference for global decision-makers and executives in today’s retail and consumer industries. The conference takes place in New York City between 12 & 13 July.

Floship CEO Josh Tsui will deliver his Vision Talk on Wednesday, 12 July during the session “Optimizing Digital Commerce Opportunity” fielding questions from Dawit Heck of Bain Capital Ventures. Tsui will share information about Floship, his strategic vision, as well as the company’s transformational ambitions including his thoughts on the future of generative AI in e-commerce to an audience of 2000+ executives from major global brand retailers.

As part of his talk, Tsui will share information about Floship’s holistic circular supply chain ecosystem, illustrating how it connects every core component across the value chain from the manufacturer, warehouse systems, delivery mechanisms, and returns solutions through a wholly integrated platform.

Also at The Summit, Floship will be among the companies recognized on The Lead’s Leading 100 List in an award ceremony, which honors innovative tech start-ups that are driving the future of brand-to-consumer businesses, especially in helping these businesses adopt circular supply chains.

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“It is an extremely exciting time here at Floship, and I’m honored that we’re being acknowledged for our disruptive innovations toward the business-to-consumer model. Supply chain circularity and generative AI are extremely important supply chain focus areas for merchants as they work hand-in-hand to minimize the use of raw materials, reduce excessive amounts of discarded waste materials, and automate many manually intensive processes,” said Tsui. “We believe the Lead Innovation Summit provides the necessary backdrop to continue to tell this story to an audience who are cognizant of the need to build more sustainable and intelligent supply chains by leveraging technologies that empower consumers, businesses, and the economy to be more efficient with a leaner amount of resources.”

Circular supply chains involve a company reusing or repurposing waste and customer returns to convert those resources into new or refurbished products, and this strategy is critical in building global partnerships. Floship recently announced one such partnership with FedEx that is designed to provide enhanced fulfillment and logistics services to e-tailers worldwide. The partnership gives FedEx’s e-commerce customers access to Floship’s global network of warehouses and powerful logistics platform’s capabilities to streamline their e-commerce fulfillment operations. At the same time, Floship’s customers will be able to leverage FedEx global networks as well as a full range of FedEx extensive transportation options to optimize their operations.

The Lead Innovation Summit is where 2,000+ leaders from the fashion, beauty, home, consumer & retail innovation communities converge to learn from and connect with scaled brands, digital natives, & technology enablers. The two-day summit features more than 140 stand-out speakers and 45 content sessions and breaks down every aspect of a brand’s direct-to-consumer business, online and offline.

About Floship
Floship’s global circular supply chain ecosystem solutions cover all aspects of the global supply chain, ensuring minimal operation effort for e-commerce businesses while exceeding their expectations, allowing business owners to concentrate on driving growth and investment flexibility while gaining peace of mind. Learn more at www.floship.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

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Josh Tsui, CEO da Floship, Fará Palestra de Visão Executiva Sobre o Futuro da Tecnologia Logística e Receberá Prêmio no Lead Innovation Summit de Nova York

Tsui falará sobre as ambições futuras e o roteiro estratégico da empresa, incluindo a circularidade da cadeia de suprimentos e os recursos de IA do portal

NOVA YORK e HONG KONG, July 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A Floship, fornecedora líder global de soluções de cadeia de suprimentos circular, anunciou hoje a sua participação no The Lead Innovation Summit, uma conferência líder estratégica para decisores e executivos globais das indústrias de varejo e para consumidor. A conferência será realizada em Nova York entre 12 e 13 de julho.

Josh Tsui, CEO da Floship, apresentará sua Vision Talk na quarta-feira, 12 de julho, durante a sessão “Optimizing Digital Commerce Opportunity”, respondendo às perguntas de Dawit Heck, da Bain Capital Ventures. Tsui compartilhará informações e visão estratégica da Floship, bem como a ambição transformacional da empresa e sua opinião sobre o futuro da IA generativa no comércio eletrônico com uma audiência de mais de 2.000 executivos de grandes varejistas de marcas globais.

Como parte da sua palestra, Tsui falará sobre o ecossistema holístico da cadeia de suprimentos circular da Floship, ilustrando como ele conecta todos os componentes principais da cadeia de valor do fabricante, sistemas de armazenamento, mecanismos de entrega e soluções de devolução por meio de uma plataforma totalmente integrada.

Durante o The Summit, a Floship será uma das empresas reconhecidas da Lista Leading 100 da The Lead, em uma cerimônia de premiação que homenageia startups de tecnologia inovadoras que estão impulsionando o futuro das empresas de marca para consumidor, especialmente ajudando essas empresas a adotar cadeias de suprimentos circulares.

“É um momento extremamente emocionante para Floship, e me sinto honrado por estarmos sendo reconhecidos por nossas inovações disruptivas em relação ao modelo business-to-consumer. A circularidade da cadeia de suprimentos e a IA geradora são áreas de foco da cadeia de suprimentos extremamente importantes para os comerciantes, pois trabalham lado a lado para minimizar o uso de matérias-primas, reduzir quantidades excessivas de resíduos descartados e automatizar muitos processos intensivos manualmente”, disse Tsui. “Acreditamos que o Lead Innovation Summit serve como o pano de fundo necessário para que possamos continuar contando essa história para um público que reconhece a necessidade de construir cadeias de suprimentos mais sustentáveis e inteligentes, aproveitando tecnologias que capacitam consumidores, empresas e a economia a serem mais eficientes com uma quantidade menor de recursos.”

As cadeias de suprimentos circulares envolvem uma empresa que reutiliza ou reaproveita resíduos e devoluções de clientes para converter esses recursos em produtos novos ou recondicionados, e essa estratégia é fundamental para a criação de parcerias globais. A Floship anunciou recentemente uma parceria assim com a FedEx que foi projetada para fornecer serviços aprimorados de atendimento e logística para varejistas eletrônicos em todo o mundo. Essa parceria proporcionará aos clientes de e-commerce da FedEx acesso à rede global de depósitos da Floship e aos recursos da potente plataforma de logística para agilizar suas operações de atendimento de e-commerce. Os clientes da Floship poderão aproveitar as redes globais da FedEx, bem como uma ampla gama de opções de transporte da FedEx para otimizar suas operações.

O Lead Innovation Summit é onde mais de 2.000 líderes das comunidades de moda, beleza, casa, consumo e inovação de varejo convergem para aprender e se conectar com marcas em escala, nativos digitais e facilitadores de tecnologia. A conferência de dois dias conta com mais de 140 palestrantes de destaque e 45 sessões de conteúdo e divide todos os aspectos do negócio direto ao consumidor de uma marca, on-line e off-line.

Sobre a Floship
As soluções de ecossistema de cadeia de suprimentos circular global da Floship abrangem todos os aspectos da cadeia de suprimentos global, garantindo um esforço operacional mínimo para as empresas de e-commerce excedendo suas expectativas e permitindo que os proprietários de empresas se concentrem em impulsionar o crescimento com a flexibilidade do investimento e, ao mesmo tempo, ter tranquilidade. Saiba mais em www.floship.com ou siga-nos no LinkedIn.

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Telefone: (+852) 5333 9420

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Over 900,000 South African have already left so where are they going? Could Dominica be the answer?

Roseau, July 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — South Africa has been in the news for all the wrong reasons in the past few months, with ongoing rolling blackouts hampering business, soaring interest rates and most recently the prospect of the country being isolated by international partners due to its ties with Russia.

Many South Africans are now actively looking outside their border for better personal and business prospects. South Africans are demanding more and better from their government – over 900,000 South Africans have already left the country according to the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs’ 2020 International Migrant Stock report in 2022. The UN report, said by the end of 2020, 914,901 South Africans were living in other countries and territories, up from 786,554 in 2015.

With countries around the world increasing their global competitiveness, many nations are offering investors lucrative benefits that attract the best talent and brightest businesses to their shores.

One such nation is the Commonwealth of Dominica – an island nation that is one of the safest countries in the world according to the 2023 World Citizenship Report.

Dominica has been attracting global citizens for nearly three decades through its Citizenship by Investment Programme – a process that allows an investor to obtain a second or alternative citizenship by investing in the country’s economy.

By contributing to either the Economic Diversification Fund or investing in Real Estate, South Africans should know that they will have access to a stable economy, a currency pegged against the US dollar and greater mobility to access the best hospitals, business hubs and education facilities.

Economic Diversification Fund 

The Economic Diversification Fund financially supports socio-economic initiatives to develop Dominica’s economy. These include construction and infrastructure developments, agriculture, information technology and tourism. There are currently multiple initiatives that are from the private and public sectors that focus on the economic development of Dominica. An example of these can be seen with the latest developments of the new international airport.

Prime Minister of Dominica, Honourable Roosevelt Skerrit shared with the public that “Significant work has been done, we discussed with the developers and contractors to advance the work to have a shorter period of time to complete the construction. The discussions are being held, and a strategy is being placed forward to advance the work.” The progress has created hope for the government and the citizens of Dominica.

Another example is the construction of the world’s longest cable car that will transport passengers from Roseau Valley through the tropical rainforest to the world’s second-largest Boiling Lake, creating new experiences for tourists and visitors to view the Nature Island of the Caribbean from the sky.

These are some examples that have guaranteed Dominica’s local citizens to be employed during the projects and create permanent employment once the projects are fully operational.

The minimum contributions for applications are as follows:

  • US$100,000 (ZAR1,800,000) for the main applicant;
  • US$150,000 (ZAR2,700,000) for the main applicant and spouse;
  • US$175,000 (ZAR3,200,000) for the main applicant and up to three dependants;
  • US$50,000 (ZAR910,000) for any additional dependant 18 years of age or older.

There are instances whereby additional fees will apply that depend on the applicant’s primary citizenship and personal circumstances.

Real Estate 

Real estate investment option starts from US$200,000 (ZAR3,600,000) for government-approved properties that offer South African investors the opportunity to invest in selective properties available in breathtaking locations around Dominica.

There are additional government fees applicable per application that consist of the following:

  • US$25,000 (ZAR450,000) for the main applicant;
  • US$35,000 (ZAR600,000) for the main applicant and up to three dependants;
  • US$50,000 (ZAR910,000) for the main applicant and up to five dependants;
  • US$25,000 (ZAR450,000) for any additional dependants.

The award-winning The Residences at Secret Bay are one of the luxurious properties that South African Investors can leisure in the benefits of a beautiful eco-friendly property that offers excellent returns on investments.

The Due diligence fees in the Economic Diversification Fund and Real Estate investment options, per application, are:

  • US7,500 (ZAR137,000) for the main applicant;
  • US$4,000 (ZAR73,000) for the spouse;
  • US$4,000 (ZAR73,000) for any dependants 16 years of age or above.
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Joburg residents urged to store water ahead of Rand Water shutdown

Johannesburg Water has reminded its customers to store water from Sunday ahead of the planned Rand Water shutdown, which takes place from 11 – 13 July.

The shutdown is part of efforts to sustain capacity within the impacted infrastructure, according to Joburg Water.

In a statement on Tuesday, Johannesburg Water said the purpose of the planned shutdown is to install isolation valves and conduct systems updates at Rand Water’s Eikenhof pump station.

“During the shutdown, Johannesburg Water infrastructure supplied by Rand Water’s Eikenhof pump station will be affected by no water supply, as well as areas receiving direct water supply from Rand Water.

“It is estimated that full recovery of the systems may take approximately five days or longer after the supply has been fully restored,” Johannesburg Water said.

Johannesburg Water said alternative water supply will be arranged at hospitals, clinics, schools, municipal offices, police stations, and shopping centres.

The following Johannesburg Water infrastructure, including reservoirs, towers and direct feeds will be impacted:

Roodepoort/Randburg areas

• Boschkop reservoir

• Randpark Ridge reservoir

• Cosmo City reservoir

• Constantia tower and pump station

• Helderkruin Tower

• Helderkruin reservoir

• Corriemoor reservoir

• Fairland reservoir

• Waterval tower

• Quellerina tower

• Florida North tower and pump station

• Horison/ Finch tower

• Honeydew reservoir

• Honeydew tower

• Olivedale reservoir

• Blairgowrie reservoir

• Linden 1 reservoir

• Linden 1 tower

• Linden 2 reservoir

• Kensington B reservoir

• Kensington B tower

Central

• Aeroton reservoir

• Aeroton tower

• Berea reservoir

• Parktown 1 and 2 reservoir

• Brixton reservoir

• Brixton tower

• Crosby reservoir

• Hurstihill 1 and 2 reservoirs

• Northcliff reservoir

• Northcliff tower

• Crown Gardens reservoir

• Crown Gardens towers

• Foresthill tower

• Hector Norris pump station

• Yeoville 1, 2 and 3 reservoirs.

Ennerdale

• Orange Farm reservoir

• Ennerdale 1, 2 and 3 reservoirs

• Lawley reservoir.

Southdale

• Eagles Nest reservoir

• Kibler Park reservoir

• Alan Manor reservoir

• Glenvista reservoir.

Soweto areas

• Chiawelo reservoir

• Jabulani tower

• Zondi reservoir

• Zondi tower

• Bramfischer reservoir 1

• Doornkop reservoir

• Naturena reservoir

• Meadowlands 1 and 2 reservoirs

• Orlando East reservoir

• Diepkloof reservoir

• Power Park 1 and 2 reservoirs

• Jabulani reservoir

Johannesburg Water said all direct feeds from Rand Water will be affected, affecting the Roodepoort, Central and Soweto areas.

The shutdown will take place from 7pm on Tuesday, 11 July. – SAnews.gov.za

Source: South African Government News Agency

Opuwo woman arrested for alleged murder of boyfriend

The police in the Kunene Region have arrested a 27-year-old woman who allegedly stabbed her boyfriend to death at Opuwo on Tuesday.

The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) in a crime report on Wednesday indicated that the incident occurred Opuwo’s Okapupona location at 21h00 when the suspect stabbed 35-year-old Muniazo Ueripuraije.

Ueripuraije was stabbed in the neck and died upon arrival at the hospital.

It is alleged that the suspect acted in self-defence as the deceased attempted to stab the suspect during a misunderstanding over cooking.

The suspect then beat the deceased on his hand and the knife fell, and she used it against the deceased, the police said.

The murder weapon was seized.

The body is kept at the Opuwo Police Mortuary for a post-mortem and the suspect is due to appear in the Opuwo Magistrate’s Court on Thursday.

Investigations continue.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency

Venaani seeks answers on unrehabilitated boreholes in Otjimbinde

Leader of the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM), McHenry Venaani has questioned why boreholes in Otjimbinde Constituency which are supposed to be the lifeline of the San Community, have not undergone rehabilitation for years.

Venaani asked the question in Parliament on Tuesday as part of the questions he will ask the Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, Calle Schlettwein, on Thursday.

“It is with urgency and deep concern that I address an issue of paramount importance that affects a significant portion of our population, the San inhabitants in Otjimbinde,” Venaani said.

He said for many years, the boreholes which are the San people’s primary source of water have been underutilised and unrehabilitated, affecting their access to one of the most basic human necessities.

He stated that the boreholes were initially developed as a solution to the chronic water shortages affecting these marginalised communities.

“As roots to a lifeline, they were supposed to ensure consistent access to water, addressing hygiene, health and other related needs,” Venaani noted.

However, according to him the neglect and consequent underutilisation of the boreholes have led to deterioration, impeding the San community’s access to safe and clean water.

This the PDM leader said has further impaired their quality of life and their health.

“We must remember our Constitution under Article 95 calling for the promotion of a policy of basic needs for all. Clean water is not just a need, it is a basic human right that none should have to beg for. To ignore this right is to sidestep our duty and decency,” Venaani said.

On Thursday he said he would like to hear from Schlettwein when Government plans to initiate the process of rehabilitation, ensuring operationalisation of the boreholes to guarantee a reliable source of clean water to the San community.

He said he would also like to know what measures the ministry put in place to ensure that the residents of Otjimbinde Constituency have clean, drinkable water as they have been without it for prolonged periods of time.

Meanwhile, the Landless People’s Movement (LPM) deputy leader, Henny Seibeb, has questioned the fining of tourists who enter the country without stickers on their vehicles indicating their foreign origin. He told Parliament on Tuesday that there have been several complaints from visitors who have had unpleasant experiences at border posts. He said on Thursday he will ask the Works Minister, John Mutorwa, why these stickers are not available at border posts to allow tourists to enter the country and avoid the fine.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency