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24.05.2021

NCTO: Industry and Union Coalition releases Statement about PPE

A broad coalition of industry organizations and labor unions, representing a broad spectrum of manufacturers and workers who stepped up to make essential personal protective equipment (PPE) throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) expressing strong support for the inclusion of robust domestic procurement policies for PPE in the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (USICA) currently being considered by the Senate.

See the coalition’s full letter here.

A broad coalition of industry organizations and labor unions, representing a broad spectrum of manufacturers and workers who stepped up to make essential personal protective equipment (PPE) throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) expressing strong support for the inclusion of robust domestic procurement policies for PPE in the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (USICA) currently being considered by the Senate.

See the coalition’s full letter here.

Benjamin Burghardt treibt die Operationalisierung des EECC Innovationsportfolios voran (c) EECC
Benjamin Burghardt, Product Development Officer
20.05.2021

Benjamin Burghardt treibt die Operationalisierung des EECC Innovationsportfolios voran

Benjamin Burghardt hat zum 1. Mai die neu geschaffene Position des Product Development Officer übernommen, um EECC Lösungen und Ideen von Lieferkettenmanagement bis hin zum Digitalen Couponing in operative Produkte zu überführen.

Das European EPC Competence Center (EECC) verfügt über ein breites Innovations- und Lösungsportfolio, welches auf GS1 Germany Standards aufsetzt. Seit 2005 kreiert und demonstriert das EECC in seinen Innovation-Labs Prozesslösungen auf Basis serialisierter Daten für Kunden aus Industrie, Logistik und Handel. In vielen Technologien – von Auto-ID, Computer Vision bis hin zu Blockchain und KI – ist das EECC bedeutsam. Viele Kunden drängen nun darauf diese Mehrwerte entlang ihrer Lieferkette operativ zu heben. „Ich freue mich Benjamin Burghardt für das EECC gewonnen zu haben. Er hat langjährige Erfahrung in der Implementierung innovativer Technologien und steht wie wenige für die Sicht unserer Kunden aus Handel und Logistik.“, so Conrad von Bonin, Geschäftsführer des EECC.

Benjamin Burghardt hat zum 1. Mai die neu geschaffene Position des Product Development Officer übernommen, um EECC Lösungen und Ideen von Lieferkettenmanagement bis hin zum Digitalen Couponing in operative Produkte zu überführen.

Das European EPC Competence Center (EECC) verfügt über ein breites Innovations- und Lösungsportfolio, welches auf GS1 Germany Standards aufsetzt. Seit 2005 kreiert und demonstriert das EECC in seinen Innovation-Labs Prozesslösungen auf Basis serialisierter Daten für Kunden aus Industrie, Logistik und Handel. In vielen Technologien – von Auto-ID, Computer Vision bis hin zu Blockchain und KI – ist das EECC bedeutsam. Viele Kunden drängen nun darauf diese Mehrwerte entlang ihrer Lieferkette operativ zu heben. „Ich freue mich Benjamin Burghardt für das EECC gewonnen zu haben. Er hat langjährige Erfahrung in der Implementierung innovativer Technologien und steht wie wenige für die Sicht unserer Kunden aus Handel und Logistik.“, so Conrad von Bonin, Geschäftsführer des EECC.

Benjamin Burghardt hat sich seit 2008 den Handelsinnovationen verschrieben, als er im Innovationsmanagement der Future Store Initiative seine Karriere startete. Als Head of Innovation der Metro AG hat er sich seit 2013 um das Prototyping und die Einführung von neuen Kundenlösungen und Geschäftsfeldern wie IoT gekümmert. Als Abteilungsleiter Strategie Projekte IT der Vertriebslinie real hat er verschiedenste Innovationen in operative Strukturen überführt und verantwortet.

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European EPC Competence Center GmbH

12.05.2021

NCTO: “Make PPE in America Act” passes

U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member and Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, applauded the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee for passing their bipartisan legislation that will strengthen efforts to onshore production of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the United States by requiring federal agencies to issue long-term contracts for American-made PPE. Reshoring production will ensure American workers, health care professionals, and more have the PPE they need as the economy continues to reopen. Domestic production of PPE supplies also will create American manufacturing jobs and ensure that America is better prepared for the next pandemic.

U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member and Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, applauded the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee for passing their bipartisan legislation that will strengthen efforts to onshore production of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the United States by requiring federal agencies to issue long-term contracts for American-made PPE. Reshoring production will ensure American workers, health care professionals, and more have the PPE they need as the economy continues to reopen. Domestic production of PPE supplies also will create American manufacturing jobs and ensure that America is better prepared for the next pandemic.

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NCTO / Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee

05.05.2021

EURATEX comments on revised EU Industry Strategy

  • European Apparel and Textile Confederation EURATEX welcomes revamped EU Industry Strategy, but calls for consistency across EU policies

Europe’s industry is going through turbulent times as a result of the corona-pandemic; turnover in textiles and clothing sector dropped between 10 and 20%. However, even bigger challenges lie ahead: serious disruptions in supply chains, soaring energy prices and protective tendencies are threatening the competitiveness of our industry.

Against that background, the revised EU Industry Strategy – launched on May, 5 - is addressing very relevant issues, and underlines the need to think carefully about Europe’s industrial base. EURATEX welcomes the initiative, including the focus on 14 “eco-systems” and the proposal to develop privileged partnerships with trusted partners.

  • European Apparel and Textile Confederation EURATEX welcomes revamped EU Industry Strategy, but calls for consistency across EU policies

Europe’s industry is going through turbulent times as a result of the corona-pandemic; turnover in textiles and clothing sector dropped between 10 and 20%. However, even bigger challenges lie ahead: serious disruptions in supply chains, soaring energy prices and protective tendencies are threatening the competitiveness of our industry.

Against that background, the revised EU Industry Strategy – launched on May, 5 - is addressing very relevant issues, and underlines the need to think carefully about Europe’s industrial base. EURATEX welcomes the initiative, including the focus on 14 “eco-systems” and the proposal to develop privileged partnerships with trusted partners.

At the same time, EURATEX calls for more consistency by the EU across its different policy areas. Director General Dirk Vantyghem commented: “We welcome the recognition that we need a strong industrial base in Europe, but at the same time are struggling to maintain that base, as our companies face significant challenges related to over-regulation and raising energy and supply costs. It feels like one hand offering you help, while the other hand squeezes you tight”.

Looking at the global perspective, EURATEX is not calling to close the European borders; our industrial model relies on accessing global markets. But clearly, there is a need to establish global rules to ensure fair competition, and make sure these rules are properly implemented and controlled. Also today’s proposal to address distortions caused by foreign subsidies in the Single Market, should be welcomed in this context.

Dirk Vantyghem concluded: “European textiles and clothing industry went through turbulent times. Today, as part of this new EU Industry Strategy, we have an opportunity to build a new business model, based on innovation, quality, sustainability and fairness. We look forward to develop that new EU Textile strategy with all stakeholders involved.”

 

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