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[A look back at the trends and new normal of 2021] => A look back at the trends and new normal of 2021
[As we bid farewell to 2021, we look at the trends that have disrupted and evolved the world this past year.] => 2021年に別れを告げるにあたり、この1年で世界を混乱させ進化させてきたトレンドを見ていきます。
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[From shipping containers to computer chips, the pandemic set in motion a chain reaction that impacted numerous industries, which in turn struggled to keep business going while adapting to remote and online operations.
Confronting these challenges, some countries in the region prioritized their plans for infrastructural development, in the hope of increasing trade connectivity and smoother operations.
China, for instance, did not alter its plans for a global technology innovation center in the Greater Bay Area, with advanced manufacturing and modern services industries meant to rival that of San Francisco’s Silicon Valley (3 March 2021).] => コンテナの出荷からコンピュータチップに至るまで、パンデミックは連鎖反応を引き起こし、多くの業界に影響を与えました。その結果、リモートやオンラインの操作に適応しながらビジネスを継続するのに苦労しました。
これらの課題に直面して、一部の地域の国では、貿易の接続性を高め、業務を円滑にすることを期待して、インフラ開発の計画を優先しました。
例えば中国では、サンフランシスコのシリコンバレーに匹敵するような、高度な映像業と近代的なサービス産業を備えたグローバルな技術革新センターを、グレーターベイエリアに建設する計画を変更しませんでした（2021年3月3日）。
[On the other hand, Taiwan faced a crisis with Chipaggedon, partly due to being caught in the tech war between China and the U.S. This trade war, combined with one of the worst droughts Taiwan has ever faced, not to mention Covid-19, severely disrupted production in the world’s chipmaking factory.
As the global chip shortage crippled other sectors, logistics partners sought to mitigate the crisis by strengthening supply chain processes, hoping to build more flexible and streamlined operations for the future (13 September 2021).] => 一方、台湾は、米中貿易戦争に巻き込まれたこともあり、チッパゲドンの危機に直面しました。この貿易戦争は、新型コロナウイルスは言うまでもなく、台湾がこれまで直面した中で最悪の干ばつと相まって、深刻なものとなりました。世界の半導体製造工場で生産が中断される事態になりました。世界的な半導体不足が他の産業を不自由にする中、物流企業は、将来に向けてより柔軟で合理化されたオペレーションを構築することを期待してサプライチェーンプロセスを強化することによって危機を緩和しよう としました。 (2021年9月13日).
[Consolidating the lessons learned throughout a chaotic pandemic-ridden year, Everstream Analytics annual report, published on 23 March 2021, detailed the emerging risks that need to be mitigated when strengthening supply chains.] => パンデミックに見舞われ混沌とした1年を通して得られた教訓を集約し、2021年3月23日に発表されたEverstream Analyticsの年次報告書では、 サプライチェーンを強化する際に軽減させる必要がある新たなリスク について述べられています。
[Adapting to digital platforms
Soon after the onset of the global pandemic, many micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) accelerated their adoption of e-commerce in the hope of tiding their businesses through Covid-19 lockdowns.
While there were inevitable casualties, the pandemic has also acted as a catalyst for many entrepreneurs to launch or expand their businesses, pivoting towards e-commerce to reach a global audience.
For example, Hong Kong celebrity chef Grace Choy was one of many business owners to take a leap of faith and set up her private dining kitchen in Tokyo. The fruits of her labor, Choy Choy kitchen, has since been bringing authentic Cantonese cuisine to the world, including a new line of savory sauces (27 April 2021).] =>
デジタルプラットフォームへの適応
世界的な大流行が始まった直後には、多くの零細・中小企業（MSME）は、新型コロナのロックダウンを乗り切るために、Ｅコマースの導入を加速させました。
犠牲者が出ることは避けられなかった一方で、パンデミックは多くの起業家にとって、グローバルな顧客層を獲得するためにＥコマースに軸足を移し、ビジネスを立ち上げたり拡大するきっかけをもたらしました。
例えば香港の著名なシェフ、グレース・チョイが東京にオープンさせたプライベートダイニングキッチン、「Choy Choy Kitchen」 では、ＸＯ醤の海外販売を通じて本格的な広東料理を世界中に届けています。 (2021年4月27日).
[Traditional businesses have also changed with the times.
For over a decade, Masashi Okamoto has pioneered the digital archival and production of Japanese comics and graphic novels, also known as manga for some of the world's most successful, longest-running manga publications. Our story in October explored how the Manga-Art Heritage project has been leveraging digital tools and an international e-commerce network to mine its rich archives (11 October 2021), turning original manga illustrations into collectible art for an international market unable to visit Japan during the pandemic.] => 伝統的なビジネスも変化しました。
集英社の岡本正史氏は、世界で最も成功し長く続いているマンガとして知られている日本のコミックやグラフィックノベルのデジタルアーカイブ制作のパイオニアです。10月の記事では、マンガ・アートヘリテージと題したプロジェクトが、デジタルと越境Ｅコマースを活用して世界のマーケットに向けてマンガのオリジナル原画作品を、コレクターズアートに昇華している事例を紹介しました。（2021年10月11日）
[Similarly, Papa New Guinea coffee brand Banz Kofi has evolved from a passion project to a home-grown business empowering local farmers. With over 30 years of history, the single-origin specialty coffee brand has kept on grinding even during a global pandemic, leveraging its strong e-commerce platform to share the beans of their labor with coffee lovers worldwide (2 July 2021).
As the shift from brick-and-mortar stores to e-commerce becomes permanent, resilience is key for these small businesses as we are not quite out of the woods yet (25 June 2021).] => 同様に、パプア・ニューギニアのコーヒーブランドBanz Kofiは、情熱的なプロジェクトから、地元の農家に活力を与える自家製ビジネスへと進化しています。30年以上の歴史を持つこのシングルオリジンのスペシャルティーコーヒーブランドは、世界的なパンデミックの中でも豆を挽き続け、強力なeコマースプラットフォームを活用して、 労働から生まれたコーヒー豆を、世界中のコーヒー愛好家に届けています。(2021年7月2日).
実店舗からEコマースへの移行が恒久的になるにつれ、まだ危機から完全に脱していない現在、これらの中小企業にとっては、レジリエンスが重要なカギ となります。 (2021年6月25日)
[The impact on developing nations
While no country has been spared, the developing nations have borne the brunt of the pandemic.
Sudan, in particular has had a turbulent year. Covid-19 has been a fresh obstacle for a country riven by decades of civil wars, floods and sanctions.
Things, however, seem to be looking up for Sudan as its removal in late 2020 from the U.S. Department of State’s list of State Sponsors of Terrorism opened up access to desperately-needed debt relief and foreign investment. After 27 years, local partnerships, a peace deal, and increased connectivity in the world are helping the country move forward to a hopeful future (8 April 2021).
But for many developing countries, a road out of the pandemic is obstructed by the struggle to obtain access to vaccinations, derailing the world’s aim of having ten billion vaccine doses rolled out by the end of 2021.
The great vaccine rollout has been set in motion, but it is happening too slowly for less-developed countries to get them back on track (11 June 2021). With the uneven distribution of vaccines and new virus strains emerging, the war against the coronavirus is far from over.] =>
途上国への影響
どの国も被害を免れてはいませんが、中でも発展途上国がパンデミックの矢面に立たされてしまっています。
特にスーダンにとっては激動の１年となりました。数十年にわたる内戦、洪水、制裁によって荒廃した国にとって、新型コロナウイルスは新たな障害となりました。
しかし、2020年末に米国国務省のテロ支援国家リストから外され、切実に必要とされていた債務救済と海外投資へのアクセスが可能になったことで、スーダンの状況は好転しているようです。27年の歳月を経て、ローカルパートナーシップ、和平交渉、世界における接続性の向上が、同国が希望に満ちた未来へと前進するのを後押ししています。（2021年4月8日）。
しかし、多くの途上国にとって、パンデミックから抜け出す道はワクチン接種を確保する闘いによって妨げられ、2021年末までに100億回分のワクチンを実現させるという世界の目標が頓挫しています。
ワクチンを展開する大きな動きははじまりましたが、途上国にとっては遅すぎる出来事となっています。 (2021年6月11日). ワクチンの偏在や新たな変異ウイルスの出現など、コロナウイルスとの闘いはまだまだ終わりそうにありません。
[The two years since the onset of Covid-19 have rocked the global supply chain. The knock-on effects of shortages, pandemic restrictions, and bottlenecks have left few industries intact. The global economy was heavily disrupted, more so for developing countries, which have been hit the hardest, their crumbling economies reducing incomes and shortfalls in infrastructure limiting access to vaccines.
While the pandemic has presented unprecedented challenges for smaller businesses, many owners have successfully pivoted towards e-commerce to reach out to customers new and old. Digital operations are now the new normal, as online shopping sites replace brick-and-mortar stores worldwide. Such changes may outlast the pandemic.
To mark the end of this eventful year, we take a tour through our most-read stories that have resonated with you in 2021:
The trickle-down effect
According to a survey conducted in March 2021 by supply chain risk analytics platform, Everstream Analytics, professionals from various sectors report that the crisis has been extremely pervasive, affecting almost every industry across different regions (4 March 2021).] => 新型コロナウイルスの発生から２年、世界のサプライチェーンは大きく揺らいだ。品不足、パンデミックによる規制、ボトルネックなどの影響のより、無傷で済んだ産業はほとんどない。世界経済は大きく混乱し、特に途上国では大きな打撃を受け、経済の崩壊による所得の減少とインフラの不足により、ワクチン確保が制限されました。
パンデミックは中小企業にとって未曾有の困難となりましたが、多くの経営者がEコマースへの移行を成功させ、新旧の顧客にアプローチしています。世界中の実店舗がオンライン・ショッピング・サイトに取って代わられる中、今やデジタル・オペレーションが新たな常識となっています。このような変化は、パンデミックよりも長く続くかもしれません。
この波乱に満ちた年の終わりに、2021年に最も読まれ、皆様の心に響いたストーリーをご紹介します。
トリクルダウン効果
サプライチェーンリスク分析プラットフォームであるEverstream Analyticsが2021年3月に実施した調査によると、様々な分野の専門家が、危機は極めて広範囲に及び、異なる地域のほぼすべての産業に影響を与えていると報告しています（2021年3月4日）。
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[The two years since the onset of Covid-19 have rocked the global supply chain. The knock-on effects of shortages, pandemic restrictions, and bottlenecks have left few industries intact. The global economy was heavily disrupted, more so for developing countries, which have been hit the hardest, their crumbling economies reducing incomes and shortfalls in infrastructure limiting access to vaccines.
While the pandemic has presented unprecedented challenges for smaller businesses, many owners have successfully pivoted towards e-commerce to reach out to customers new and old. Digital operations are now the new normal, as online shopping sites replace brick-and-mortar stores worldwide. Such changes may outlast the pandemic.
To mark the end of this eventful year, we take a tour through our most-read stories that have resonated with you in 2021:
The trickle-down effect
According to a survey conducted in March 2021 by supply chain risk analytics platform, Everstream Analytics, professionals from various sectors report that the crisis has been extremely pervasive, affecting almost every industry across different regions (4 March 2021).
RELATED ARTICLESOne year after Covid-19 struck, how have supply chains been impacted?In a survey by Everstream Analytics, supply chain professionals across different sectors and regions reveal how the pandemic has impacted their operations.From shipping containers to computer chips, the pandemic set in motion a chain reaction that impacted numerous industries, which in turn struggled to keep business going while adapting to remote and online operations.
Confronting these challenges, some countries in the region prioritized their plans for infrastructural development, in the hope of increasing trade connectivity and smoother operations.
China, for instance, did not alter its plans for a global technology innovation center in the Greater Bay Area, with advanced manufacturing and modern services industries meant to rival that of San Francisco’s Silicon Valley (3 March 2021).
RELATED ARTICLESThe Greater Bay Area: How will China’s answer to Silicon Valley push on?Amidst Covid-19, China’s ambitious plan to transform its special enterprise zone into a massive business and innovation hub remain.On the other hand, Taiwan faced a crisis with Chipaggedon, partly due to being caught in the tech war between China and the U.S. This trade war, combined with one of the worst droughts Taiwan has ever faced, not to mention Covid-19, severely disrupted production in the world’s chipmaking factory.
As the global chip shortage crippled other sectors, logistics partners sought to mitigate the crisis by strengthening supply chain processes, hoping to build more flexible and streamlined operations for the future (13 September 2021).
RELATED ARTICLES‘Chipageddon’: How Taiwan is battling the global chip shortageSemiconductors are the lifeblood of the modern world, but now there is a critical shortage worldwide and Taiwan is at the center of it.Consolidating the lessons learned throughout a chaotic pandemic-ridden year, Everstream Analytics annual report, published on 23 March 2021, detailed the emerging risks that need to be mitigated when strengthening supply chains.
RELATED ARTICLES5 emerging risk trends for global supply chains to watch in 2021After a turbulent year of Covid-19, supply chains need to quickly mitigate the emerging risks highlighted in a report by Everstream Analytics.Adapting to digital platforms
Soon after the onset of the global pandemic, many micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) accelerated their adoption of e-commerce in the hope of tiding their businesses through Covid-19 lockdowns.
While there were inevitable casualties, the pandemic has also acted as a catalyst for many entrepreneurs to launch or expand their businesses, pivoting towards e-commerce to reach a global audience.
For example, Hong Kong celebrity chef Grace Choy was one of many business owners to take a leap of faith and set up her private dining kitchen in Tokyo. The fruits of her labor, Choy Choy kitchen, has since been bringing authentic Cantonese cuisine to the world, including a new line of savory sauces (27 April 2021).
RELATED ARTICLESThis Hong Kong-born chef shows there are no borders in the world of good foodIn pursuit of culinary greatness, chef Grace Choy is tapping on the power of reinvention and efficient logistics to connect the world through food.Traditional businesses have also changed with the times.
For over a decade, Masashi Okamoto has pioneered the digital archival and production of Japanese comics and graphic novels, also known as manga for some of the world’s most successful, longest-running manga publications. Our story in October explored how the Manga-Art Heritage project has been leveraging digital tools and an international e-commerce network to mine its rich archives (11 October 2021), turning original manga illustrations into collectible art for an international market unable to visit Japan during the pandemic.
RELATED ARTICLESDigitalization and e-commerce turning the page for manga and Japanese artistsJapan’s manga is massively popular overseas, but getting the artwork safely to fans required some original thinking.Similarly, Papa New Guinea coffee brand Banz Kofi has evolved from a passion project to a home-grown business empowering local farmers. With over 30 years of history, the single-origin specialty coffee brand has kept on grinding even during a global pandemic, leveraging its strong e-commerce platform to share the beans of their labor with coffee lovers worldwide (2 July 2021).
As the shift from brick-and-mortar stores to e-commerce becomes permanent, resilience is key for these small businesses as we are not quite out of the woods yet (25 June 2021).
RELATED ARTICLESNew possibilities brewing for Papua New Guinea coffee with express logisticsPatrick Killoran, founder of Banz Kofi from Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea, talks about the brand's values and growth vision in partnership with DHL ExpressRELATED ARTICLESMSMEs survived Covid-19 with e-commerce. Now it’s time to thriveEmbracing e-commerce at the onset of the pandemic helped MSMEs pull through the crisis, but more needs to be done to sustain growth in the long term.The impact on developing nations
While no country has been spared, the developing nations have borne the brunt of the pandemic.
Sudan, in particular has had a turbulent year. Covid-19 has been a fresh obstacle for a country riven by decades of civil wars, floods and sanctions.
Things, however, seem to be looking up for Sudan as its removal in late 2020 from the U.S. Department of State’s list of State Sponsors of Terrorism opened up access to desperately-needed debt relief and foreign investment. After 27 years, local partnerships, a peace deal, and increased connectivity in the world are helping the country move forward to a hopeful future (8 April 2021).
But for many developing countries, a road out of the pandemic is obstructed by the struggle to obtain access to vaccinations, derailing the world’s aim of having ten billion vaccine doses rolled out by the end of 2021.
The great vaccine rollout has been set in motion, but it is happening too slowly for less-developed countries to get them back on track (11 June 2021). With the uneven distribution of vaccines and new virus strains emerging, the war against the coronavirus is far from over.
RELATED ARTICLESFrom decades of unrest to renewed hope for peace: Sudan’s path to recoveryCivil wars, floods, sanctions, and the Covid-19 pandemic may have stalled Sudan’s economy, but a new era of change is helping the country move forward. RELATED ARTICLESTo win the race against Covid-19, enabling access to vaccinations is keyAs the Covid-19 pandemic continues to turn up in fresh waves, DHL has outlined 10 steps to prepare supply chains to support the quick rollout of vaccines.] =>
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[A look back at the trends and new normal of 2021] => A look back at the trends and new normal of 2021
[As we bid farewell to 2021, we look at the trends that have disrupted and evolved the world this past year.] => 2021年に別れを告げるにあたり、この1年で世界を混乱させ進化させてきたトレンドを見ていきます。
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[From shipping containers to computer chips, the pandemic set in motion a chain reaction that impacted numerous industries, which in turn struggled to keep business going while adapting to remote and online operations.
Confronting these challenges, some countries in the region prioritized their plans for infrastructural development, in the hope of increasing trade connectivity and smoother operations.
China, for instance, did not alter its plans for a global technology innovation center in the Greater Bay Area, with advanced manufacturing and modern services industries meant to rival that of San Francisco’s Silicon Valley (3 March 2021).] => コンテナの出荷からコンピュータチップに至るまで、パンデミックは連鎖反応を引き起こし、多くの業界に影響を与えました。その結果、リモートやオンラインの操作に適応しながらビジネスを継続するのに苦労しました。
これらの課題に直面して、一部の地域の国では、貿易の接続性を高め、業務を円滑にすることを期待して、インフラ開発の計画を優先しました。
例えば中国では、サンフランシスコのシリコンバレーに匹敵するような、高度な映像業と近代的なサービス産業を備えたグローバルな技術革新センターを、グレーターベイエリアに建設する計画を変更しませんでした（2021年3月3日）。
[On the other hand, Taiwan faced a crisis with Chipaggedon, partly due to being caught in the tech war between China and the U.S. This trade war, combined with one of the worst droughts Taiwan has ever faced, not to mention Covid-19, severely disrupted production in the world’s chipmaking factory.
As the global chip shortage crippled other sectors, logistics partners sought to mitigate the crisis by strengthening supply chain processes, hoping to build more flexible and streamlined operations for the future (13 September 2021).] => 一方、台湾は、米中貿易戦争に巻き込まれたこともあり、チッパゲドンの危機に直面しました。この貿易戦争は、新型コロナウイルスは言うまでもなく、台湾がこれまで直面した中で最悪の干ばつと相まって、深刻なものとなりました。世界の半導体製造工場で生産が中断される事態になりました。世界的な半導体不足が他の産業を不自由にする中、物流企業は、将来に向けてより柔軟で合理化されたオペレーションを構築することを期待してサプライチェーンプロセスを強化することによって危機を緩和しよう としました。 (2021年9月13日).
[Consolidating the lessons learned throughout a chaotic pandemic-ridden year, Everstream Analytics annual report, published on 23 March 2021, detailed the emerging risks that need to be mitigated when strengthening supply chains.] => パンデミックに見舞われ混沌とした1年を通して得られた教訓を集約し、2021年3月23日に発表されたEverstream Analyticsの年次報告書では、 サプライチェーンを強化する際に軽減させる必要がある新たなリスク について述べられています。
[Adapting to digital platforms
Soon after the onset of the global pandemic, many micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) accelerated their adoption of e-commerce in the hope of tiding their businesses through Covid-19 lockdowns.
While there were inevitable casualties, the pandemic has also acted as a catalyst for many entrepreneurs to launch or expand their businesses, pivoting towards e-commerce to reach a global audience.
For example, Hong Kong celebrity chef Grace Choy was one of many business owners to take a leap of faith and set up her private dining kitchen in Tokyo. The fruits of her labor, Choy Choy kitchen, has since been bringing authentic Cantonese cuisine to the world, including a new line of savory sauces (27 April 2021).] =>
デジタルプラットフォームへの適応
世界的な大流行が始まった直後には、多くの零細・中小企業（MSME）は、新型コロナのロックダウンを乗り切るために、Ｅコマースの導入を加速させました。
犠牲者が出ることは避けられなかった一方で、パンデミックは多くの起業家にとって、グローバルな顧客層を獲得するためにＥコマースに軸足を移し、ビジネスを立ち上げたり拡大するきっかけをもたらしました。
例えば香港の著名なシェフ、グレース・チョイが東京にオープンさせたプライベートダイニングキッチン、「Choy Choy Kitchen」 では、ＸＯ醤の海外販売を通じて本格的な広東料理を世界中に届けています。 (2021年4月27日).
[Traditional businesses have also changed with the times.
For over a decade, Masashi Okamoto has pioneered the digital archival and production of Japanese comics and graphic novels, also known as manga for some of the world's most successful, longest-running manga publications. Our story in October explored how the Manga-Art Heritage project has been leveraging digital tools and an international e-commerce network to mine its rich archives (11 October 2021), turning original manga illustrations into collectible art for an international market unable to visit Japan during the pandemic.] => 伝統的なビジネスも変化しました。
集英社の岡本正史氏は、世界で最も成功し長く続いているマンガとして知られている日本のコミックやグラフィックノベルのデジタルアーカイブ制作のパイオニアです。10月の記事では、マンガ・アートヘリテージと題したプロジェクトが、デジタルと越境Ｅコマースを活用して世界のマーケットに向けてマンガのオリジナル原画作品を、コレクターズアートに昇華している事例を紹介しました。（2021年10月11日）
[Similarly, Papa New Guinea coffee brand Banz Kofi has evolved from a passion project to a home-grown business empowering local farmers. With over 30 years of history, the single-origin specialty coffee brand has kept on grinding even during a global pandemic, leveraging its strong e-commerce platform to share the beans of their labor with coffee lovers worldwide (2 July 2021).
As the shift from brick-and-mortar stores to e-commerce becomes permanent, resilience is key for these small businesses as we are not quite out of the woods yet (25 June 2021).] => 同様に、パプア・ニューギニアのコーヒーブランドBanz Kofiは、情熱的なプロジェクトから、地元の農家に活力を与える自家製ビジネスへと進化しています。30年以上の歴史を持つこのシングルオリジンのスペシャルティーコーヒーブランドは、世界的なパンデミックの中でも豆を挽き続け、強力なeコマースプラットフォームを活用して、 労働から生まれたコーヒー豆を、世界中のコーヒー愛好家に届けています。(2021年7月2日).
実店舗からEコマースへの移行が恒久的になるにつれ、まだ危機から完全に脱していない現在、これらの中小企業にとっては、レジリエンスが重要なカギ となります。 (2021年6月25日)
[The impact on developing nations
While no country has been spared, the developing nations have borne the brunt of the pandemic.
Sudan, in particular has had a turbulent year. Covid-19 has been a fresh obstacle for a country riven by decades of civil wars, floods and sanctions.
Things, however, seem to be looking up for Sudan as its removal in late 2020 from the U.S. Department of State’s list of State Sponsors of Terrorism opened up access to desperately-needed debt relief and foreign investment. After 27 years, local partnerships, a peace deal, and increased connectivity in the world are helping the country move forward to a hopeful future (8 April 2021).
But for many developing countries, a road out of the pandemic is obstructed by the struggle to obtain access to vaccinations, derailing the world’s aim of having ten billion vaccine doses rolled out by the end of 2021.
The great vaccine rollout has been set in motion, but it is happening too slowly for less-developed countries to get them back on track (11 June 2021). With the uneven distribution of vaccines and new virus strains emerging, the war against the coronavirus is far from over.] =>
途上国への影響
どの国も被害を免れてはいませんが、中でも発展途上国がパンデミックの矢面に立たされてしまっています。
特にスーダンにとっては激動の１年となりました。数十年にわたる内戦、洪水、制裁によって荒廃した国にとって、新型コロナウイルスは新たな障害となりました。
しかし、2020年末に米国国務省のテロ支援国家リストから外され、切実に必要とされていた債務救済と海外投資へのアクセスが可能になったことで、スーダンの状況は好転しているようです。27年の歳月を経て、ローカルパートナーシップ、和平交渉、世界における接続性の向上が、同国が希望に満ちた未来へと前進するのを後押ししています。（2021年4月8日）。
しかし、多くの途上国にとって、パンデミックから抜け出す道はワクチン接種を確保する闘いによって妨げられ、2021年末までに100億回分のワクチンを実現させるという世界の目標が頓挫しています。
ワクチンを展開する大きな動きははじまりましたが、途上国にとっては遅すぎる出来事となっています。 (2021年6月11日). ワクチンの偏在や新たな変異ウイルスの出現など、コロナウイルスとの闘いはまだまだ終わりそうにありません。
[The two years since the onset of Covid-19 have rocked the global supply chain. The knock-on effects of shortages, pandemic restrictions, and bottlenecks have left few industries intact. The global economy was heavily disrupted, more so for developing countries, which have been hit the hardest, their crumbling economies reducing incomes and shortfalls in infrastructure limiting access to vaccines.
While the pandemic has presented unprecedented challenges for smaller businesses, many owners have successfully pivoted towards e-commerce to reach out to customers new and old. Digital operations are now the new normal, as online shopping sites replace brick-and-mortar stores worldwide. Such changes may outlast the pandemic.
To mark the end of this eventful year, we take a tour through our most-read stories that have resonated with you in 2021:
The trickle-down effect
According to a survey conducted in March 2021 by supply chain risk analytics platform, Everstream Analytics, professionals from various sectors report that the crisis has been extremely pervasive, affecting almost every industry across different regions (4 March 2021).] => 新型コロナウイルスの発生から２年、世界のサプライチェーンは大きく揺らいだ。品不足、パンデミックによる規制、ボトルネックなどの影響のより、無傷で済んだ産業はほとんどない。世界経済は大きく混乱し、特に途上国では大きな打撃を受け、経済の崩壊による所得の減少とインフラの不足により、ワクチン確保が制限されました。
パンデミックは中小企業にとって未曾有の困難となりましたが、多くの経営者がEコマースへの移行を成功させ、新旧の顧客にアプローチしています。世界中の実店舗がオンライン・ショッピング・サイトに取って代わられる中、今やデジタル・オペレーションが新たな常識となっています。このような変化は、パンデミックよりも長く続くかもしれません。
この波乱に満ちた年の終わりに、2021年に最も読まれ、皆様の心に響いたストーリーをご紹介します。
トリクルダウン効果
サプライチェーンリスク分析プラットフォームであるEverstream Analyticsが2021年3月に実施した調査によると、様々な分野の専門家が、危機は極めて広範囲に及び、異なる地域のほぼすべての産業に影響を与えていると報告しています（2021年3月4日）。
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[The two years since the onset of Covid-19 have rocked the global supply chain. The knock-on effects of shortages, pandemic restrictions, and bottlenecks have left few industries intact. The global economy was heavily disrupted, more so for developing countries, which have been hit the hardest, their crumbling economies reducing incomes and shortfalls in infrastructure limiting access to vaccines.
While the pandemic has presented unprecedented challenges for smaller businesses, many owners have successfully pivoted towards e-commerce to reach out to customers new and old. Digital operations are now the new normal, as online shopping sites replace brick-and-mortar stores worldwide. Such changes may outlast the pandemic.
To mark the end of this eventful year, we take a tour through our most-read stories that have resonated with you in 2021:
The trickle-down effect
According to a survey conducted in March 2021 by supply chain risk analytics platform, Everstream Analytics, professionals from various sectors report that the crisis has been extremely pervasive, affecting almost every industry across different regions (4 March 2021).
RELATED ARTICLESOne year after Covid-19 struck, how have supply chains been impacted?In a survey by Everstream Analytics, supply chain professionals across different sectors and regions reveal how the pandemic has impacted their operations.From shipping containers to computer chips, the pandemic set in motion a chain reaction that impacted numerous industries, which in turn struggled to keep business going while adapting to remote and online operations.
Confronting these challenges, some countries in the region prioritized their plans for infrastructural development, in the hope of increasing trade connectivity and smoother operations.
China, for instance, did not alter its plans for a global technology innovation center in the Greater Bay Area, with advanced manufacturing and modern services industries meant to rival that of San Francisco’s Silicon Valley (3 March 2021).
RELATED ARTICLESThe Greater Bay Area: How will China’s answer to Silicon Valley push on?Amidst Covid-19, China’s ambitious plan to transform its special enterprise zone into a massive business and innovation hub remain.On the other hand, Taiwan faced a crisis with Chipaggedon, partly due to being caught in the tech war between China and the U.S. This trade war, combined with one of the worst droughts Taiwan has ever faced, not to mention Covid-19, severely disrupted production in the world’s chipmaking factory.
As the global chip shortage crippled other sectors, logistics partners sought to mitigate the crisis by strengthening supply chain processes, hoping to build more flexible and streamlined operations for the future (13 September 2021).
RELATED ARTICLES‘Chipageddon’: How Taiwan is battling the global chip shortageSemiconductors are the lifeblood of the modern world, but now there is a critical shortage worldwide and Taiwan is at the center of it.Consolidating the lessons learned throughout a chaotic pandemic-ridden year, Everstream Analytics annual report, published on 23 March 2021, detailed the emerging risks that need to be mitigated when strengthening supply chains.
RELATED ARTICLES5 emerging risk trends for global supply chains to watch in 2021After a turbulent year of Covid-19, supply chains need to quickly mitigate the emerging risks highlighted in a report by Everstream Analytics.Adapting to digital platforms
Soon after the onset of the global pandemic, many micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) accelerated their adoption of e-commerce in the hope of tiding their businesses through Covid-19 lockdowns.
While there were inevitable casualties, the pandemic has also acted as a catalyst for many entrepreneurs to launch or expand their businesses, pivoting towards e-commerce to reach a global audience.
For example, Hong Kong celebrity chef Grace Choy was one of many business owners to take a leap of faith and set up her private dining kitchen in Tokyo. The fruits of her labor, Choy Choy kitchen, has since been bringing authentic Cantonese cuisine to the world, including a new line of savory sauces (27 April 2021).
RELATED ARTICLESThis Hong Kong-born chef shows there are no borders in the world of good foodIn pursuit of culinary greatness, chef Grace Choy is tapping on the power of reinvention and efficient logistics to connect the world through food.Traditional businesses have also changed with the times.
For over a decade, Masashi Okamoto has pioneered the digital archival and production of Japanese comics and graphic novels, also known as manga for some of the world’s most successful, longest-running manga publications. Our story in October explored how the Manga-Art Heritage project has been leveraging digital tools and an international e-commerce network to mine its rich archives (11 October 2021), turning original manga illustrations into collectible art for an international market unable to visit Japan during the pandemic.
RELATED ARTICLESDigitalization and e-commerce turning the page for manga and Japanese artistsJapan’s manga is massively popular overseas, but getting the artwork safely to fans required some original thinking.Similarly, Papa New Guinea coffee brand Banz Kofi has evolved from a passion project to a home-grown business empowering local farmers. With over 30 years of history, the single-origin specialty coffee brand has kept on grinding even during a global pandemic, leveraging its strong e-commerce platform to share the beans of their labor with coffee lovers worldwide (2 July 2021).
As the shift from brick-and-mortar stores to e-commerce becomes permanent, resilience is key for these small businesses as we are not quite out of the woods yet (25 June 2021).
RELATED ARTICLESNew possibilities brewing for Papua New Guinea coffee with express logisticsPatrick Killoran, founder of Banz Kofi from Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea, talks about the brand's values and growth vision in partnership with DHL ExpressRELATED ARTICLESMSMEs survived Covid-19 with e-commerce. Now it’s time to thriveEmbracing e-commerce at the onset of the pandemic helped MSMEs pull through the crisis, but more needs to be done to sustain growth in the long term.The impact on developing nations
While no country has been spared, the developing nations have borne the brunt of the pandemic.
Sudan, in particular has had a turbulent year. Covid-19 has been a fresh obstacle for a country riven by decades of civil wars, floods and sanctions.
Things, however, seem to be looking up for Sudan as its removal in late 2020 from the U.S. Department of State’s list of State Sponsors of Terrorism opened up access to desperately-needed debt relief and foreign investment. After 27 years, local partnerships, a peace deal, and increased connectivity in the world are helping the country move forward to a hopeful future (8 April 2021).
But for many developing countries, a road out of the pandemic is obstructed by the struggle to obtain access to vaccinations, derailing the world’s aim of having ten billion vaccine doses rolled out by the end of 2021.
The great vaccine rollout has been set in motion, but it is happening too slowly for less-developed countries to get them back on track (11 June 2021). With the uneven distribution of vaccines and new virus strains emerging, the war against the coronavirus is far from over.
RELATED ARTICLESFrom decades of unrest to renewed hope for peace: Sudan’s path to recoveryCivil wars, floods, sanctions, and the Covid-19 pandemic may have stalled Sudan’s economy, but a new era of change is helping the country move forward. RELATED ARTICLESTo win the race against Covid-19, enabling access to vaccinations is keyAs the Covid-19 pandemic continues to turn up in fresh waves, DHL has outlined 10 steps to prepare supply chains to support the quick rollout of vaccines.] =>
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[As we bid farewell to 2021, we look at the trends that have disrupted and evolved the world this past year.] => 2021年に別れを告げるにあたり、この1年で世界を混乱させ進化させてきたトレンドを見ていきます。
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[From shipping containers to computer chips, the pandemic set in motion a chain reaction that impacted numerous industries, which in turn struggled to keep business going while adapting to remote and online operations.
Confronting these challenges, some countries in the region prioritized their plans for infrastructural development, in the hope of increasing trade connectivity and smoother operations.
China, for instance, did not alter its plans for a global technology innovation center in the Greater Bay Area, with advanced manufacturing and modern services industries meant to rival that of San Francisco’s Silicon Valley (3 March 2021).] => コンテナの出荷からコンピュータチップに至るまで、パンデミックは連鎖反応を引き起こし、多くの業界に影響を与えました。その結果、リモートやオンラインの操作に適応しながらビジネスを継続するのに苦労しました。
これらの課題に直面して、一部の地域の国では、貿易の接続性を高め、業務を円滑にすることを期待して、インフラ開発の計画を優先しました。
例えば中国では、サンフランシスコのシリコンバレーに匹敵するような、高度な映像業と近代的なサービス産業を備えたグローバルな技術革新センターを、グレーターベイエリアに建設する計画を変更しませんでした（2021年3月3日）。
[On the other hand, Taiwan faced a crisis with Chipaggedon, partly due to being caught in the tech war between China and the U.S. This trade war, combined with one of the worst droughts Taiwan has ever faced, not to mention Covid-19, severely disrupted production in the world’s chipmaking factory.
As the global chip shortage crippled other sectors, logistics partners sought to mitigate the crisis by strengthening supply chain processes, hoping to build more flexible and streamlined operations for the future (13 September 2021).] => 一方、台湾は、米中貿易戦争に巻き込まれたこともあり、チッパゲドンの危機に直面しました。この貿易戦争は、新型コロナウイルスは言うまでもなく、台湾がこれまで直面した中で最悪の干ばつと相まって、深刻なものとなりました。世界の半導体製造工場で生産が中断される事態になりました。世界的な半導体不足が他の産業を不自由にする中、物流企業は、将来に向けてより柔軟で合理化されたオペレーションを構築することを期待してサプライチェーンプロセスを強化することによって危機を緩和しよう としました。 (2021年9月13日).
[Consolidating the lessons learned throughout a chaotic pandemic-ridden year, Everstream Analytics annual report, published on 23 March 2021, detailed the emerging risks that need to be mitigated when strengthening supply chains.] => パンデミックに見舞われ混沌とした1年を通して得られた教訓を集約し、2021年3月23日に発表されたEverstream Analyticsの年次報告書では、 サプライチェーンを強化する際に軽減させる必要がある新たなリスク について述べられています。
[Adapting to digital platforms
Soon after the onset of the global pandemic, many micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) accelerated their adoption of e-commerce in the hope of tiding their businesses through Covid-19 lockdowns.
While there were inevitable casualties, the pandemic has also acted as a catalyst for many entrepreneurs to launch or expand their businesses, pivoting towards e-commerce to reach a global audience.
For example, Hong Kong celebrity chef Grace Choy was one of many business owners to take a leap of faith and set up her private dining kitchen in Tokyo. The fruits of her labor, Choy Choy kitchen, has since been bringing authentic Cantonese cuisine to the world, including a new line of savory sauces (27 April 2021).] =>
デジタルプラットフォームへの適応
世界的な大流行が始まった直後には、多くの零細・中小企業（MSME）は、新型コロナのロックダウンを乗り切るために、Ｅコマースの導入を加速させました。
犠牲者が出ることは避けられなかった一方で、パンデミックは多くの起業家にとって、グローバルな顧客層を獲得するためにＥコマースに軸足を移し、ビジネスを立ち上げたり拡大するきっかけをもたらしました。
例えば香港の著名なシェフ、グレース・チョイが東京にオープンさせたプライベートダイニングキッチン、「Choy Choy Kitchen」 では、ＸＯ醤の海外販売を通じて本格的な広東料理を世界中に届けています。 (2021年4月27日).
[Traditional businesses have also changed with the times.
For over a decade, Masashi Okamoto has pioneered the digital archival and production of Japanese comics and graphic novels, also known as manga for some of the world's most successful, longest-running manga publications. Our story in October explored how the Manga-Art Heritage project has been leveraging digital tools and an international e-commerce network to mine its rich archives (11 October 2021), turning original manga illustrations into collectible art for an international market unable to visit Japan during the pandemic.] => 伝統的なビジネスも変化しました。
集英社の岡本正史氏は、世界で最も成功し長く続いているマンガとして知られている日本のコミックやグラフィックノベルのデジタルアーカイブ制作のパイオニアです。10月の記事では、マンガ・アートヘリテージと題したプロジェクトが、デジタルと越境Ｅコマースを活用して世界のマーケットに向けてマンガのオリジナル原画作品を、コレクターズアートに昇華している事例を紹介しました。（2021年10月11日）
[Similarly, Papa New Guinea coffee brand Banz Kofi has evolved from a passion project to a home-grown business empowering local farmers. With over 30 years of history, the single-origin specialty coffee brand has kept on grinding even during a global pandemic, leveraging its strong e-commerce platform to share the beans of their labor with coffee lovers worldwide (2 July 2021).
As the shift from brick-and-mortar stores to e-commerce becomes permanent, resilience is key for these small businesses as we are not quite out of the woods yet (25 June 2021).] => 同様に、パプア・ニューギニアのコーヒーブランドBanz Kofiは、情熱的なプロジェクトから、地元の農家に活力を与える自家製ビジネスへと進化しています。30年以上の歴史を持つこのシングルオリジンのスペシャルティーコーヒーブランドは、世界的なパンデミックの中でも豆を挽き続け、強力なeコマースプラットフォームを活用して、 労働から生まれたコーヒー豆を、世界中のコーヒー愛好家に届けています。(2021年7月2日).
実店舗からEコマースへの移行が恒久的になるにつれ、まだ危機から完全に脱していない現在、これらの中小企業にとっては、レジリエンスが重要なカギ となります。 (2021年6月25日)
[The impact on developing nations
While no country has been spared, the developing nations have borne the brunt of the pandemic.
Sudan, in particular has had a turbulent year. Covid-19 has been a fresh obstacle for a country riven by decades of civil wars, floods and sanctions.
Things, however, seem to be looking up for Sudan as its removal in late 2020 from the U.S. Department of State’s list of State Sponsors of Terrorism opened up access to desperately-needed debt relief and foreign investment. After 27 years, local partnerships, a peace deal, and increased connectivity in the world are helping the country move forward to a hopeful future (8 April 2021).
But for many developing countries, a road out of the pandemic is obstructed by the struggle to obtain access to vaccinations, derailing the world’s aim of having ten billion vaccine doses rolled out by the end of 2021.
The great vaccine rollout has been set in motion, but it is happening too slowly for less-developed countries to get them back on track (11 June 2021). With the uneven distribution of vaccines and new virus strains emerging, the war against the coronavirus is far from over.] =>
途上国への影響
どの国も被害を免れてはいませんが、中でも発展途上国がパンデミックの矢面に立たされてしまっています。
特にスーダンにとっては激動の１年となりました。数十年にわたる内戦、洪水、制裁によって荒廃した国にとって、新型コロナウイルスは新たな障害となりました。
しかし、2020年末に米国国務省のテロ支援国家リストから外され、切実に必要とされていた債務救済と海外投資へのアクセスが可能になったことで、スーダンの状況は好転しているようです。27年の歳月を経て、ローカルパートナーシップ、和平交渉、世界における接続性の向上が、同国が希望に満ちた未来へと前進するのを後押ししています。（2021年4月8日）。
しかし、多くの途上国にとって、パンデミックから抜け出す道はワクチン接種を確保する闘いによって妨げられ、2021年末までに100億回分のワクチンを実現させるという世界の目標が頓挫しています。
ワクチンを展開する大きな動きははじまりましたが、途上国にとっては遅すぎる出来事となっています。 (2021年6月11日). ワクチンの偏在や新たな変異ウイルスの出現など、コロナウイルスとの闘いはまだまだ終わりそうにありません。
[The two years since the onset of Covid-19 have rocked the global supply chain. The knock-on effects of shortages, pandemic restrictions, and bottlenecks have left few industries intact. The global economy was heavily disrupted, more so for developing countries, which have been hit the hardest, their crumbling economies reducing incomes and shortfalls in infrastructure limiting access to vaccines.
While the pandemic has presented unprecedented challenges for smaller businesses, many owners have successfully pivoted towards e-commerce to reach out to customers new and old. Digital operations are now the new normal, as online shopping sites replace brick-and-mortar stores worldwide. Such changes may outlast the pandemic.
To mark the end of this eventful year, we take a tour through our most-read stories that have resonated with you in 2021:
The trickle-down effect
According to a survey conducted in March 2021 by supply chain risk analytics platform, Everstream Analytics, professionals from various sectors report that the crisis has been extremely pervasive, affecting almost every industry across different regions (4 March 2021).] => 新型コロナウイルスの発生から２年、世界のサプライチェーンは大きく揺らいだ。品不足、パンデミックによる規制、ボトルネックなどの影響のより、無傷で済んだ産業はほとんどない。世界経済は大きく混乱し、特に途上国では大きな打撃を受け、経済の崩壊による所得の減少とインフラの不足により、ワクチン確保が制限されました。
パンデミックは中小企業にとって未曾有の困難となりましたが、多くの経営者がEコマースへの移行を成功させ、新旧の顧客にアプローチしています。世界中の実店舗がオンライン・ショッピング・サイトに取って代わられる中、今やデジタル・オペレーションが新たな常識となっています。このような変化は、パンデミックよりも長く続くかもしれません。
この波乱に満ちた年の終わりに、2021年に最も読まれ、皆様の心に響いたストーリーをご紹介します。
トリクルダウン効果
サプライチェーンリスク分析プラットフォームであるEverstream Analyticsが2021年3月に実施した調査によると、様々な分野の専門家が、危機は極めて広範囲に及び、異なる地域のほぼすべての産業に影響を与えていると報告しています（2021年3月4日）。
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[The two years since the onset of Covid-19 have rocked the global supply chain. The knock-on effects of shortages, pandemic restrictions, and bottlenecks have left few industries intact. The global economy was heavily disrupted, more so for developing countries, which have been hit the hardest, their crumbling economies reducing incomes and shortfalls in infrastructure limiting access to vaccines.
While the pandemic has presented unprecedented challenges for smaller businesses, many owners have successfully pivoted towards e-commerce to reach out to customers new and old. Digital operations are now the new normal, as online shopping sites replace brick-and-mortar stores worldwide. Such changes may outlast the pandemic.
To mark the end of this eventful year, we take a tour through our most-read stories that have resonated with you in 2021:
The trickle-down effect
According to a survey conducted in March 2021 by supply chain risk analytics platform, Everstream Analytics, professionals from various sectors report that the crisis has been extremely pervasive, affecting almost every industry across different regions (4 March 2021).
RELATED ARTICLESOne year after Covid-19 struck, how have supply chains been impacted?In a survey by Everstream Analytics, supply chain professionals across different sectors and regions reveal how the pandemic has impacted their operations.From shipping containers to computer chips, the pandemic set in motion a chain reaction that impacted numerous industries, which in turn struggled to keep business going while adapting to remote and online operations.
Confronting these challenges, some countries in the region prioritized their plans for infrastructural development, in the hope of increasing trade connectivity and smoother operations.
China, for instance, did not alter its plans for a global technology innovation center in the Greater Bay Area, with advanced manufacturing and modern services industries meant to rival that of San Francisco’s Silicon Valley (3 March 2021).
RELATED ARTICLESThe Greater Bay Area: How will China’s answer to Silicon Valley push on?Amidst Covid-19, China’s ambitious plan to transform its special enterprise zone into a massive business and innovation hub remain.On the other hand, Taiwan faced a crisis with Chipaggedon, partly due to being caught in the tech war between China and the U.S. This trade war, combined with one of the worst droughts Taiwan has ever faced, not to mention Covid-19, severely disrupted production in the world’s chipmaking factory.
As the global chip shortage crippled other sectors, logistics partners sought to mitigate the crisis by strengthening supply chain processes, hoping to build more flexible and streamlined operations for the future (13 September 2021).
RELATED ARTICLES‘Chipageddon’: How Taiwan is battling the global chip shortageSemiconductors are the lifeblood of the modern world, but now there is a critical shortage worldwide and Taiwan is at the center of it.Consolidating the lessons learned throughout a chaotic pandemic-ridden year, Everstream Analytics annual report, published on 23 March 2021, detailed the emerging risks that need to be mitigated when strengthening supply chains.
RELATED ARTICLES5 emerging risk trends for global supply chains to watch in 2021After a turbulent year of Covid-19, supply chains need to quickly mitigate the emerging risks highlighted in a report by Everstream Analytics.Adapting to digital platforms
Soon after the onset of the global pandemic, many micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) accelerated their adoption of e-commerce in the hope of tiding their businesses through Covid-19 lockdowns.
While there were inevitable casualties, the pandemic has also acted as a catalyst for many entrepreneurs to launch or expand their businesses, pivoting towards e-commerce to reach a global audience.
For example, Hong Kong celebrity chef Grace Choy was one of many business owners to take a leap of faith and set up her private dining kitchen in Tokyo. The fruits of her labor, Choy Choy kitchen, has since been bringing authentic Cantonese cuisine to the world, including a new line of savory sauces (27 April 2021).
RELATED ARTICLESThis Hong Kong-born chef shows there are no borders in the world of good foodIn pursuit of culinary greatness, chef Grace Choy is tapping on the power of reinvention and efficient logistics to connect the world through food.Traditional businesses have also changed with the times.
For over a decade, Masashi Okamoto has pioneered the digital archival and production of Japanese comics and graphic novels, also known as manga for some of the world’s most successful, longest-running manga publications. Our story in October explored how the Manga-Art Heritage project has been leveraging digital tools and an international e-commerce network to mine its rich archives (11 October 2021), turning original manga illustrations into collectible art for an international market unable to visit Japan during the pandemic.
RELATED ARTICLESDigitalization and e-commerce turning the page for manga and Japanese artistsJapan’s manga is massively popular overseas, but getting the artwork safely to fans required some original thinking.Similarly, Papa New Guinea coffee brand Banz Kofi has evolved from a passion project to a home-grown business empowering local farmers. With over 30 years of history, the single-origin specialty coffee brand has kept on grinding even during a global pandemic, leveraging its strong e-commerce platform to share the beans of their labor with coffee lovers worldwide (2 July 2021).
As the shift from brick-and-mortar stores to e-commerce becomes permanent, resilience is key for these small businesses as we are not quite out of the woods yet (25 June 2021).
RELATED ARTICLESNew possibilities brewing for Papua New Guinea coffee with express logisticsPatrick Killoran, founder of Banz Kofi from Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea, talks about the brand's values and growth vision in partnership with DHL ExpressRELATED ARTICLESMSMEs survived Covid-19 with e-commerce. Now it’s time to thriveEmbracing e-commerce at the onset of the pandemic helped MSMEs pull through the crisis, but more needs to be done to sustain growth in the long term.The impact on developing nations
While no country has been spared, the developing nations have borne the brunt of the pandemic.
Sudan, in particular has had a turbulent year. Covid-19 has been a fresh obstacle for a country riven by decades of civil wars, floods and sanctions.
Things, however, seem to be looking up for Sudan as its removal in late 2020 from the U.S. Department of State’s list of State Sponsors of Terrorism opened up access to desperately-needed debt relief and foreign investment. After 27 years, local partnerships, a peace deal, and increased connectivity in the world are helping the country move forward to a hopeful future (8 April 2021).
But for many developing countries, a road out of the pandemic is obstructed by the struggle to obtain access to vaccinations, derailing the world’s aim of having ten billion vaccine doses rolled out by the end of 2021.
The great vaccine rollout has been set in motion, but it is happening too slowly for less-developed countries to get them back on track (11 June 2021). With the uneven distribution of vaccines and new virus strains emerging, the war against the coronavirus is far from over.
RELATED ARTICLESFrom decades of unrest to renewed hope for peace: Sudan’s path to recoveryCivil wars, floods, sanctions, and the Covid-19 pandemic may have stalled Sudan’s economy, but a new era of change is helping the country move forward. RELATED ARTICLESTo win the race against Covid-19, enabling access to vaccinations is keyAs the Covid-19 pandemic continues to turn up in fresh waves, DHL has outlined 10 steps to prepare supply chains to support the quick rollout of vaccines.] =>
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[As we bid farewell to 2021, we look at the trends that have disrupted and evolved the world this past year.] => 2021年に別れを告げるにあたり、この1年で世界を混乱させ進化させてきたトレンドを見ていきます。
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[From shipping containers to computer chips, the pandemic set in motion a chain reaction that impacted numerous industries, which in turn struggled to keep business going while adapting to remote and online operations.
Confronting these challenges, some countries in the region prioritized their plans for infrastructural development, in the hope of increasing trade connectivity and smoother operations.
China, for instance, did not alter its plans for a global technology innovation center in the Greater Bay Area, with advanced manufacturing and modern services industries meant to rival that of San Francisco’s Silicon Valley (3 March 2021).] => コンテナの出荷からコンピュータチップに至るまで、パンデミックは連鎖反応を引き起こし、多くの業界に影響を与えました。その結果、リモートやオンラインの操作に適応しながらビジネスを継続するのに苦労しました。
これらの課題に直面して、一部の地域の国では、貿易の接続性を高め、業務を円滑にすることを期待して、インフラ開発の計画を優先しました。
例えば中国では、サンフランシスコのシリコンバレーに匹敵するような、高度な映像業と近代的なサービス産業を備えたグローバルな技術革新センターを、グレーターベイエリアに建設する計画を変更しませんでした（2021年3月3日）。
[On the other hand, Taiwan faced a crisis with Chipaggedon, partly due to being caught in the tech war between China and the U.S. This trade war, combined with one of the worst droughts Taiwan has ever faced, not to mention Covid-19, severely disrupted production in the world’s chipmaking factory.
As the global chip shortage crippled other sectors, logistics partners sought to mitigate the crisis by strengthening supply chain processes, hoping to build more flexible and streamlined operations for the future (13 September 2021).] => 一方、台湾は、米中貿易戦争に巻き込まれたこともあり、チッパゲドンの危機に直面しました。この貿易戦争は、新型コロナウイルスは言うまでもなく、台湾がこれまで直面した中で最悪の干ばつと相まって、深刻なものとなりました。世界の半導体製造工場で生産が中断される事態になりました。世界的な半導体不足が他の産業を不自由にする中、物流企業は、将来に向けてより柔軟で合理化されたオペレーションを構築することを期待してサプライチェーンプロセスを強化することによって危機を緩和しよう としました。 (2021年9月13日).
[Consolidating the lessons learned throughout a chaotic pandemic-ridden year, Everstream Analytics annual report, published on 23 March 2021, detailed the emerging risks that need to be mitigated when strengthening supply chains.] => パンデミックに見舞われ混沌とした1年を通して得られた教訓を集約し、2021年3月23日に発表されたEverstream Analyticsの年次報告書では、 サプライチェーンを強化する際に軽減させる必要がある新たなリスク について述べられています。
[Adapting to digital platforms
Soon after the onset of the global pandemic, many micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) accelerated their adoption of e-commerce in the hope of tiding their businesses through Covid-19 lockdowns.
While there were inevitable casualties, the pandemic has also acted as a catalyst for many entrepreneurs to launch or expand their businesses, pivoting towards e-commerce to reach a global audience.
For example, Hong Kong celebrity chef Grace Choy was one of many business owners to take a leap of faith and set up her private dining kitchen in Tokyo. The fruits of her labor, Choy Choy kitchen, has since been bringing authentic Cantonese cuisine to the world, including a new line of savory sauces (27 April 2021).] =>
デジタルプラットフォームへの適応
世界的な大流行が始まった直後には、多くの零細・中小企業（MSME）は、新型コロナのロックダウンを乗り切るために、Ｅコマースの導入を加速させました。
犠牲者が出ることは避けられなかった一方で、パンデミックは多くの起業家にとって、グローバルな顧客層を獲得するためにＥコマースに軸足を移し、ビジネスを立ち上げたり拡大するきっかけをもたらしました。
例えば香港の著名なシェフ、グレース・チョイが東京にオープンさせたプライベートダイニングキッチン、「Choy Choy Kitchen」 では、ＸＯ醤の海外販売を通じて本格的な広東料理を世界中に届けています。 (2021年4月27日).
[Traditional businesses have also changed with the times.
For over a decade, Masashi Okamoto has pioneered the digital archival and production of Japanese comics and graphic novels, also known as manga for some of the world's most successful, longest-running manga publications. Our story in October explored how the Manga-Art Heritage project has been leveraging digital tools and an international e-commerce network to mine its rich archives (11 October 2021), turning original manga illustrations into collectible art for an international market unable to visit Japan during the pandemic.] => 伝統的なビジネスも変化しました。
集英社の岡本正史氏は、世界で最も成功し長く続いているマンガとして知られている日本のコミックやグラフィックノベルのデジタルアーカイブ制作のパイオニアです。10月の記事では、マンガ・アートヘリテージと題したプロジェクトが、デジタルと越境Ｅコマースを活用して世界のマーケットに向けてマンガのオリジナル原画作品を、コレクターズアートに昇華している事例を紹介しました。（2021年10月11日）
[Similarly, Papa New Guinea coffee brand Banz Kofi has evolved from a passion project to a home-grown business empowering local farmers. With over 30 years of history, the single-origin specialty coffee brand has kept on grinding even during a global pandemic, leveraging its strong e-commerce platform to share the beans of their labor with coffee lovers worldwide (2 July 2021).
As the shift from brick-and-mortar stores to e-commerce becomes permanent, resilience is key for these small businesses as we are not quite out of the woods yet (25 June 2021).] => 同様に、パプア・ニューギニアのコーヒーブランドBanz Kofiは、情熱的なプロジェクトから、地元の農家に活力を与える自家製ビジネスへと進化しています。30年以上の歴史を持つこのシングルオリジンのスペシャルティーコーヒーブランドは、世界的なパンデミックの中でも豆を挽き続け、強力なeコマースプラットフォームを活用して、 労働から生まれたコーヒー豆を、世界中のコーヒー愛好家に届けています。(2021年7月2日).
実店舗からEコマースへの移行が恒久的になるにつれ、まだ危機から完全に脱していない現在、これらの中小企業にとっては、レジリエンスが重要なカギ となります。 (2021年6月25日)
[The impact on developing nations
While no country has been spared, the developing nations have borne the brunt of the pandemic.
Sudan, in particular has had a turbulent year. Covid-19 has been a fresh obstacle for a country riven by decades of civil wars, floods and sanctions.
Things, however, seem to be looking up for Sudan as its removal in late 2020 from the U.S. Department of State’s list of State Sponsors of Terrorism opened up access to desperately-needed debt relief and foreign investment. After 27 years, local partnerships, a peace deal, and increased connectivity in the world are helping the country move forward to a hopeful future (8 April 2021).
But for many developing countries, a road out of the pandemic is obstructed by the struggle to obtain access to vaccinations, derailing the world’s aim of having ten billion vaccine doses rolled out by the end of 2021.
The great vaccine rollout has been set in motion, but it is happening too slowly for less-developed countries to get them back on track (11 June 2021). With the uneven distribution of vaccines and new virus strains emerging, the war against the coronavirus is far from over.] =>
途上国への影響
どの国も被害を免れてはいませんが、中でも発展途上国がパンデミックの矢面に立たされてしまっています。
特にスーダンにとっては激動の１年となりました。数十年にわたる内戦、洪水、制裁によって荒廃した国にとって、新型コロナウイルスは新たな障害となりました。
しかし、2020年末に米国国務省のテロ支援国家リストから外され、切実に必要とされていた債務救済と海外投資へのアクセスが可能になったことで、スーダンの状況は好転しているようです。27年の歳月を経て、ローカルパートナーシップ、和平交渉、世界における接続性の向上が、同国が希望に満ちた未来へと前進するのを後押ししています。（2021年4月8日）。
しかし、多くの途上国にとって、パンデミックから抜け出す道はワクチン接種を確保する闘いによって妨げられ、2021年末までに100億回分のワクチンを実現させるという世界の目標が頓挫しています。
ワクチンを展開する大きな動きははじまりましたが、途上国にとっては遅すぎる出来事となっています。 (2021年6月11日). ワクチンの偏在や新たな変異ウイルスの出現など、コロナウイルスとの闘いはまだまだ終わりそうにありません。
[The two years since the onset of Covid-19 have rocked the global supply chain. The knock-on effects of shortages, pandemic restrictions, and bottlenecks have left few industries intact. The global economy was heavily disrupted, more so for developing countries, which have been hit the hardest, their crumbling economies reducing incomes and shortfalls in infrastructure limiting access to vaccines.
While the pandemic has presented unprecedented challenges for smaller businesses, many owners have successfully pivoted towards e-commerce to reach out to customers new and old. Digital operations are now the new normal, as online shopping sites replace brick-and-mortar stores worldwide. Such changes may outlast the pandemic.
To mark the end of this eventful year, we take a tour through our most-read stories that have resonated with you in 2021:
The trickle-down effect
According to a survey conducted in March 2021 by supply chain risk analytics platform, Everstream Analytics, professionals from various sectors report that the crisis has been extremely pervasive, affecting almost every industry across different regions (4 March 2021).] => 新型コロナウイルスの発生から２年、世界のサプライチェーンは大きく揺らいだ。品不足、パンデミックによる規制、ボトルネックなどの影響のより、無傷で済んだ産業はほとんどない。世界経済は大きく混乱し、特に途上国では大きな打撃を受け、経済の崩壊による所得の減少とインフラの不足により、ワクチン確保が制限されました。
パンデミックは中小企業にとって未曾有の困難となりましたが、多くの経営者がEコマースへの移行を成功させ、新旧の顧客にアプローチしています。世界中の実店舗がオンライン・ショッピング・サイトに取って代わられる中、今やデジタル・オペレーションが新たな常識となっています。このような変化は、パンデミックよりも長く続くかもしれません。
この波乱に満ちた年の終わりに、2021年に最も読まれ、皆様の心に響いたストーリーをご紹介します。
トリクルダウン効果
サプライチェーンリスク分析プラットフォームであるEverstream Analyticsが2021年3月に実施した調査によると、様々な分野の専門家が、危機は極めて広範囲に及び、異なる地域のほぼすべての産業に影響を与えていると報告しています（2021年3月4日）。
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[The two years since the onset of Covid-19 have rocked the global supply chain. The knock-on effects of shortages, pandemic restrictions, and bottlenecks have left few industries intact. The global economy was heavily disrupted, more so for developing countries, which have been hit the hardest, their crumbling economies reducing incomes and shortfalls in infrastructure limiting access to vaccines.
While the pandemic has presented unprecedented challenges for smaller businesses, many owners have successfully pivoted towards e-commerce to reach out to customers new and old. Digital operations are now the new normal, as online shopping sites replace brick-and-mortar stores worldwide. Such changes may outlast the pandemic.
To mark the end of this eventful year, we take a tour through our most-read stories that have resonated with you in 2021:
The trickle-down effect
According to a survey conducted in March 2021 by supply chain risk analytics platform, Everstream Analytics, professionals from various sectors report that the crisis has been extremely pervasive, affecting almost every industry across different regions (4 March 2021).
RELATED ARTICLESOne year after Covid-19 struck, how have supply chains been impacted?In a survey by Everstream Analytics, supply chain professionals across different sectors and regions reveal how the pandemic has impacted their operations.From shipping containers to computer chips, the pandemic set in motion a chain reaction that impacted numerous industries, which in turn struggled to keep business going while adapting to remote and online operations.
Confronting these challenges, some countries in the region prioritized their plans for infrastructural development, in the hope of increasing trade connectivity and smoother operations.
China, for instance, did not alter its plans for a global technology innovation center in the Greater Bay Area, with advanced manufacturing and modern services industries meant to rival that of San Francisco’s Silicon Valley (3 March 2021).
RELATED ARTICLESThe Greater Bay Area: How will China’s answer to Silicon Valley push on?Amidst Covid-19, China’s ambitious plan to transform its special enterprise zone into a massive business and innovation hub remain.On the other hand, Taiwan faced a crisis with Chipaggedon, partly due to being caught in the tech war between China and the U.S. This trade war, combined with one of the worst droughts Taiwan has ever faced, not to mention Covid-19, severely disrupted production in the world’s chipmaking factory.
As the global chip shortage crippled other sectors, logistics partners sought to mitigate the crisis by strengthening supply chain processes, hoping to build more flexible and streamlined operations for the future (13 September 2021).
RELATED ARTICLES‘Chipageddon’: How Taiwan is battling the global chip shortageSemiconductors are the lifeblood of the modern world, but now there is a critical shortage worldwide and Taiwan is at the center of it.Consolidating the lessons learned throughout a chaotic pandemic-ridden year, Everstream Analytics annual report, published on 23 March 2021, detailed the emerging risks that need to be mitigated when strengthening supply chains.
RELATED ARTICLES5 emerging risk trends for global supply chains to watch in 2021After a turbulent year of Covid-19, supply chains need to quickly mitigate the emerging risks highlighted in a report by Everstream Analytics.Adapting to digital platforms
Soon after the onset of the global pandemic, many micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) accelerated their adoption of e-commerce in the hope of tiding their businesses through Covid-19 lockdowns.
While there were inevitable casualties, the pandemic has also acted as a catalyst for many entrepreneurs to launch or expand their businesses, pivoting towards e-commerce to reach a global audience.
For example, Hong Kong celebrity chef Grace Choy was one of many business owners to take a leap of faith and set up her private dining kitchen in Tokyo. The fruits of her labor, Choy Choy kitchen, has since been bringing authentic Cantonese cuisine to the world, including a new line of savory sauces (27 April 2021).
RELATED ARTICLESThis Hong Kong-born chef shows there are no borders in the world of good foodIn pursuit of culinary greatness, chef Grace Choy is tapping on the power of reinvention and efficient logistics to connect the world through food.Traditional businesses have also changed with the times.
For over a decade, Masashi Okamoto has pioneered the digital archival and production of Japanese comics and graphic novels, also known as manga for some of the world’s most successful, longest-running manga publications. Our story in October explored how the Manga-Art Heritage project has been leveraging digital tools and an international e-commerce network to mine its rich archives (11 October 2021), turning original manga illustrations into collectible art for an international market unable to visit Japan during the pandemic.
RELATED ARTICLESDigitalization and e-commerce turning the page for manga and Japanese artistsJapan’s manga is massively popular overseas, but getting the artwork safely to fans required some original thinking.Similarly, Papa New Guinea coffee brand Banz Kofi has evolved from a passion project to a home-grown business empowering local farmers. With over 30 years of history, the single-origin specialty coffee brand has kept on grinding even during a global pandemic, leveraging its strong e-commerce platform to share the beans of their labor with coffee lovers worldwide (2 July 2021).
As the shift from brick-and-mortar stores to e-commerce becomes permanent, resilience is key for these small businesses as we are not quite out of the woods yet (25 June 2021).
RELATED ARTICLESNew possibilities brewing for Papua New Guinea coffee with express logisticsPatrick Killoran, founder of Banz Kofi from Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea, talks about the brand's values and growth vision in partnership with DHL ExpressRELATED ARTICLESMSMEs survived Covid-19 with e-commerce. Now it’s time to thriveEmbracing e-commerce at the onset of the pandemic helped MSMEs pull through the crisis, but more needs to be done to sustain growth in the long term.The impact on developing nations
While no country has been spared, the developing nations have borne the brunt of the pandemic.
Sudan, in particular has had a turbulent year. Covid-19 has been a fresh obstacle for a country riven by decades of civil wars, floods and sanctions.
Things, however, seem to be looking up for Sudan as its removal in late 2020 from the U.S. Department of State’s list of State Sponsors of Terrorism opened up access to desperately-needed debt relief and foreign investment. After 27 years, local partnerships, a peace deal, and increased connectivity in the world are helping the country move forward to a hopeful future (8 April 2021).
But for many developing countries, a road out of the pandemic is obstructed by the struggle to obtain access to vaccinations, derailing the world’s aim of having ten billion vaccine doses rolled out by the end of 2021.
The great vaccine rollout has been set in motion, but it is happening too slowly for less-developed countries to get them back on track (11 June 2021). With the uneven distribution of vaccines and new virus strains emerging, the war against the coronavirus is far from over.
RELATED ARTICLESFrom decades of unrest to renewed hope for peace: Sudan’s path to recoveryCivil wars, floods, sanctions, and the Covid-19 pandemic may have stalled Sudan’s economy, but a new era of change is helping the country move forward. RELATED ARTICLESTo win the race against Covid-19, enabling access to vaccinations is keyAs the Covid-19 pandemic continues to turn up in fresh waves, DHL has outlined 10 steps to prepare supply chains to support the quick rollout of vaccines.] =>
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[As we bid farewell to 2021, we look at the trends that have disrupted and evolved the world this past year.] => 2021年に別れを告げるにあたり、この1年で世界を混乱させ進化させてきたトレンドを見ていきます。
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[From shipping containers to computer chips, the pandemic set in motion a chain reaction that impacted numerous industries, which in turn struggled to keep business going while adapting to remote and online operations.
Confronting these challenges, some countries in the region prioritized their plans for infrastructural development, in the hope of increasing trade connectivity and smoother operations.
China, for instance, did not alter its plans for a global technology innovation center in the Greater Bay Area, with advanced manufacturing and modern services industries meant to rival that of San Francisco’s Silicon Valley (3 March 2021).] => コンテナの出荷からコンピュータチップに至るまで、パンデミックは連鎖反応を引き起こし、多くの業界に影響を与えました。その結果、リモートやオンラインの操作に適応しながらビジネスを継続するのに苦労しました。
これらの課題に直面して、一部の地域の国では、貿易の接続性を高め、業務を円滑にすることを期待して、インフラ開発の計画を優先しました。
例えば中国では、サンフランシスコのシリコンバレーに匹敵するような、高度な映像業と近代的なサービス産業を備えたグローバルな技術革新センターを、グレーターベイエリアに建設する計画を変更しませんでした（2021年3月3日）。
[On the other hand, Taiwan faced a crisis with Chipaggedon, partly due to being caught in the tech war between China and the U.S. This trade war, combined with one of the worst droughts Taiwan has ever faced, not to mention Covid-19, severely disrupted production in the world’s chipmaking factory.
As the global chip shortage crippled other sectors, logistics partners sought to mitigate the crisis by strengthening supply chain processes, hoping to build more flexible and streamlined operations for the future (13 September 2021).] => 一方、台湾は、米中貿易戦争に巻き込まれたこともあり、チッパゲドンの危機に直面しました。この貿易戦争は、新型コロナウイルスは言うまでもなく、台湾がこれまで直面した中で最悪の干ばつと相まって、深刻なものとなりました。世界の半導体製造工場で生産が中断される事態になりました。世界的な半導体不足が他の産業を不自由にする中、物流企業は、将来に向けてより柔軟で合理化されたオペレーションを構築することを期待してサプライチェーンプロセスを強化することによって危機を緩和しよう としました。 (2021年9月13日).
[Consolidating the lessons learned throughout a chaotic pandemic-ridden year, Everstream Analytics annual report, published on 23 March 2021, detailed the emerging risks that need to be mitigated when strengthening supply chains.] => パンデミックに見舞われ混沌とした1年を通して得られた教訓を集約し、2021年3月23日に発表されたEverstream Analyticsの年次報告書では、 サプライチェーンを強化する際に軽減させる必要がある新たなリスク について述べられています。
[Adapting to digital platforms
Soon after the onset of the global pandemic, many micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) accelerated their adoption of e-commerce in the hope of tiding their businesses through Covid-19 lockdowns.
While there were inevitable casualties, the pandemic has also acted as a catalyst for many entrepreneurs to launch or expand their businesses, pivoting towards e-commerce to reach a global audience.
For example, Hong Kong celebrity chef Grace Choy was one of many business owners to take a leap of faith and set up her private dining kitchen in Tokyo. The fruits of her labor, Choy Choy kitchen, has since been bringing authentic Cantonese cuisine to the world, including a new line of savory sauces (27 April 2021).] =>
デジタルプラットフォームへの適応
世界的な大流行が始まった直後には、多くの零細・中小企業（MSME）は、新型コロナのロックダウンを乗り切るために、Ｅコマースの導入を加速させました。
犠牲者が出ることは避けられなかった一方で、パンデミックは多くの起業家にとって、グローバルな顧客層を獲得するためにＥコマースに軸足を移し、ビジネスを立ち上げたり拡大するきっかけをもたらしました。
例えば香港の著名なシェフ、グレース・チョイが東京にオープンさせたプライベートダイニングキッチン、「Choy Choy Kitchen」 では、ＸＯ醤の海外販売を通じて本格的な広東料理を世界中に届けています。 (2021年4月27日).
[Traditional businesses have also changed with the times.
For over a decade, Masashi Okamoto has pioneered the digital archival and production of Japanese comics and graphic novels, also known as manga for some of the world's most successful, longest-running manga publications. Our story in October explored how the Manga-Art Heritage project has been leveraging digital tools and an international e-commerce network to mine its rich archives (11 October 2021), turning original manga illustrations into collectible art for an international market unable to visit Japan during the pandemic.] => 伝統的なビジネスも変化しました。
集英社の岡本正史氏は、世界で最も成功し長く続いているマンガとして知られている日本のコミックやグラフィックノベルのデジタルアーカイブ制作のパイオニアです。10月の記事では、マンガ・アートヘリテージと題したプロジェクトが、デジタルと越境Ｅコマースを活用して世界のマーケットに向けてマンガのオリジナル原画作品を、コレクターズアートに昇華している事例を紹介しました。（2021年10月11日）
[Similarly, Papa New Guinea coffee brand Banz Kofi has evolved from a passion project to a home-grown business empowering local farmers. With over 30 years of history, the single-origin specialty coffee brand has kept on grinding even during a global pandemic, leveraging its strong e-commerce platform to share the beans of their labor with coffee lovers worldwide (2 July 2021).
As the shift from brick-and-mortar stores to e-commerce becomes permanent, resilience is key for these small businesses as we are not quite out of the woods yet (25 June 2021).] => 同様に、パプア・ニューギニアのコーヒーブランドBanz Kofiは、情熱的なプロジェクトから、地元の農家に活力を与える自家製ビジネスへと進化しています。30年以上の歴史を持つこのシングルオリジンのスペシャルティーコーヒーブランドは、世界的なパンデミックの中でも豆を挽き続け、強力なeコマースプラットフォームを活用して、 労働から生まれたコーヒー豆を、世界中のコーヒー愛好家に届けています。(2021年7月2日).
実店舗からEコマースへの移行が恒久的になるにつれ、まだ危機から完全に脱していない現在、これらの中小企業にとっては、レジリエンスが重要なカギ となります。 (2021年6月25日)
[The impact on developing nations
While no country has been spared, the developing nations have borne the brunt of the pandemic.
Sudan, in particular has had a turbulent year. Covid-19 has been a fresh obstacle for a country riven by decades of civil wars, floods and sanctions.
Things, however, seem to be looking up for Sudan as its removal in late 2020 from the U.S. Department of State’s list of State Sponsors of Terrorism opened up access to desperately-needed debt relief and foreign investment. After 27 years, local partnerships, a peace deal, and increased connectivity in the world are helping the country move forward to a hopeful future (8 April 2021).
But for many developing countries, a road out of the pandemic is obstructed by the struggle to obtain access to vaccinations, derailing the world’s aim of having ten billion vaccine doses rolled out by the end of 2021.
The great vaccine rollout has been set in motion, but it is happening too slowly for less-developed countries to get them back on track (11 June 2021). With the uneven distribution of vaccines and new virus strains emerging, the war against the coronavirus is far from over.] =>
途上国への影響
どの国も被害を免れてはいませんが、中でも発展途上国がパンデミックの矢面に立たされてしまっています。
特にスーダンにとっては激動の１年となりました。数十年にわたる内戦、洪水、制裁によって荒廃した国にとって、新型コロナウイルスは新たな障害となりました。
しかし、2020年末に米国国務省のテロ支援国家リストから外され、切実に必要とされていた債務救済と海外投資へのアクセスが可能になったことで、スーダンの状況は好転しているようです。27年の歳月を経て、ローカルパートナーシップ、和平交渉、世界における接続性の向上が、同国が希望に満ちた未来へと前進するのを後押ししています。（2021年4月8日）。
しかし、多くの途上国にとって、パンデミックから抜け出す道はワクチン接種を確保する闘いによって妨げられ、2021年末までに100億回分のワクチンを実現させるという世界の目標が頓挫しています。
ワクチンを展開する大きな動きははじまりましたが、途上国にとっては遅すぎる出来事となっています。 (2021年6月11日). ワクチンの偏在や新たな変異ウイルスの出現など、コロナウイルスとの闘いはまだまだ終わりそうにありません。
[The two years since the onset of Covid-19 have rocked the global supply chain. The knock-on effects of shortages, pandemic restrictions, and bottlenecks have left few industries intact. The global economy was heavily disrupted, more so for developing countries, which have been hit the hardest, their crumbling economies reducing incomes and shortfalls in infrastructure limiting access to vaccines.
While the pandemic has presented unprecedented challenges for smaller businesses, many owners have successfully pivoted towards e-commerce to reach out to customers new and old. Digital operations are now the new normal, as online shopping sites replace brick-and-mortar stores worldwide. Such changes may outlast the pandemic.
To mark the end of this eventful year, we take a tour through our most-read stories that have resonated with you in 2021:
The trickle-down effect
According to a survey conducted in March 2021 by supply chain risk analytics platform, Everstream Analytics, professionals from various sectors report that the crisis has been extremely pervasive, affecting almost every industry across different regions (4 March 2021).] => 新型コロナウイルスの発生から２年、世界のサプライチェーンは大きく揺らいだ。品不足、パンデミックによる規制、ボトルネックなどの影響のより、無傷で済んだ産業はほとんどない。世界経済は大きく混乱し、特に途上国では大きな打撃を受け、経済の崩壊による所得の減少とインフラの不足により、ワクチン確保が制限されました。
パンデミックは中小企業にとって未曾有の困難となりましたが、多くの経営者がEコマースへの移行を成功させ、新旧の顧客にアプローチしています。世界中の実店舗がオンライン・ショッピング・サイトに取って代わられる中、今やデジタル・オペレーションが新たな常識となっています。このような変化は、パンデミックよりも長く続くかもしれません。
この波乱に満ちた年の終わりに、2021年に最も読まれ、皆様の心に響いたストーリーをご紹介します。
トリクルダウン効果
サプライチェーンリスク分析プラットフォームであるEverstream Analyticsが2021年3月に実施した調査によると、様々な分野の専門家が、危機は極めて広範囲に及び、異なる地域のほぼすべての産業に影響を与えていると報告しています（2021年3月4日）。
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[The two years since the onset of Covid-19 have rocked the global supply chain. The knock-on effects of shortages, pandemic restrictions, and bottlenecks have left few industries intact. The global economy was heavily disrupted, more so for developing countries, which have been hit the hardest, their crumbling economies reducing incomes and shortfalls in infrastructure limiting access to vaccines.
While the pandemic has presented unprecedented challenges for smaller businesses, many owners have successfully pivoted towards e-commerce to reach out to customers new and old. Digital operations are now the new normal, as online shopping sites replace brick-and-mortar stores worldwide. Such changes may outlast the pandemic.
To mark the end of this eventful year, we take a tour through our most-read stories that have resonated with you in 2021:
The trickle-down effect
According to a survey conducted in March 2021 by supply chain risk analytics platform, Everstream Analytics, professionals from various sectors report that the crisis has been extremely pervasive, affecting almost every industry across different regions (4 March 2021).
RELATED ARTICLESOne year after Covid-19 struck, how have supply chains been impacted?In a survey by Everstream Analytics, supply chain professionals across different sectors and regions reveal how the pandemic has impacted their operations.From shipping containers to computer chips, the pandemic set in motion a chain reaction that impacted numerous industries, which in turn struggled to keep business going while adapting to remote and online operations.
Confronting these challenges, some countries in the region prioritized their plans for infrastructural development, in the hope of increasing trade connectivity and smoother operations.
China, for instance, did not alter its plans for a global technology innovation center in the Greater Bay Area, with advanced manufacturing and modern services industries meant to rival that of San Francisco’s Silicon Valley (3 March 2021).
RELATED ARTICLESThe Greater Bay Area: How will China’s answer to Silicon Valley push on?Amidst Covid-19, China’s ambitious plan to transform its special enterprise zone into a massive business and innovation hub remain.On the other hand, Taiwan faced a crisis with Chipaggedon, partly due to being caught in the tech war between China and the U.S. This trade war, combined with one of the worst droughts Taiwan has ever faced, not to mention Covid-19, severely disrupted production in the world’s chipmaking factory.
As the global chip shortage crippled other sectors, logistics partners sought to mitigate the crisis by strengthening supply chain processes, hoping to build more flexible and streamlined operations for the future (13 September 2021).
RELATED ARTICLES‘Chipageddon’: How Taiwan is battling the global chip shortageSemiconductors are the lifeblood of the modern world, but now there is a critical shortage worldwide and Taiwan is at the center of it.Consolidating the lessons learned throughout a chaotic pandemic-ridden year, Everstream Analytics annual report, published on 23 March 2021, detailed the emerging risks that need to be mitigated when strengthening supply chains.
RELATED ARTICLES5 emerging risk trends for global supply chains to watch in 2021After a turbulent year of Covid-19, supply chains need to quickly mitigate the emerging risks highlighted in a report by Everstream Analytics.Adapting to digital platforms
Soon after the onset of the global pandemic, many micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) accelerated their adoption of e-commerce in the hope of tiding their businesses through Covid-19 lockdowns.
While there were inevitable casualties, the pandemic has also acted as a catalyst for many entrepreneurs to launch or expand their businesses, pivoting towards e-commerce to reach a global audience.
For example, Hong Kong celebrity chef Grace Choy was one of many business owners to take a leap of faith and set up her private dining kitchen in Tokyo. The fruits of her labor, Choy Choy kitchen, has since been bringing authentic Cantonese cuisine to the world, including a new line of savory sauces (27 April 2021).
RELATED ARTICLESThis Hong Kong-born chef shows there are no borders in the world of good foodIn pursuit of culinary greatness, chef Grace Choy is tapping on the power of reinvention and efficient logistics to connect the world through food.Traditional businesses have also changed with the times.
For over a decade, Masashi Okamoto has pioneered the digital archival and production of Japanese comics and graphic novels, also known as manga for some of the world’s most successful, longest-running manga publications. Our story in October explored how the Manga-Art Heritage project has been leveraging digital tools and an international e-commerce network to mine its rich archives (11 October 2021), turning original manga illustrations into collectible art for an international market unable to visit Japan during the pandemic.
RELATED ARTICLESDigitalization and e-commerce turning the page for manga and Japanese artistsJapan’s manga is massively popular overseas, but getting the artwork safely to fans required some original thinking.Similarly, Papa New Guinea coffee brand Banz Kofi has evolved from a passion project to a home-grown business empowering local farmers. With over 30 years of history, the single-origin specialty coffee brand has kept on grinding even during a global pandemic, leveraging its strong e-commerce platform to share the beans of their labor with coffee lovers worldwide (2 July 2021).
As the shift from brick-and-mortar stores to e-commerce becomes permanent, resilience is key for these small businesses as we are not quite out of the woods yet (25 June 2021).
RELATED ARTICLESNew possibilities brewing for Papua New Guinea coffee with express logisticsPatrick Killoran, founder of Banz Kofi from Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea, talks about the brand's values and growth vision in partnership with DHL ExpressRELATED ARTICLESMSMEs survived Covid-19 with e-commerce. Now it’s time to thriveEmbracing e-commerce at the onset of the pandemic helped MSMEs pull through the crisis, but more needs to be done to sustain growth in the long term.The impact on developing nations
While no country has been spared, the developing nations have borne the brunt of the pandemic.
Sudan, in particular has had a turbulent year. Covid-19 has been a fresh obstacle for a country riven by decades of civil wars, floods and sanctions.
Things, however, seem to be looking up for Sudan as its removal in late 2020 from the U.S. Department of State’s list of State Sponsors of Terrorism opened up access to desperately-needed debt relief and foreign investment. After 27 years, local partnerships, a peace deal, and increased connectivity in the world are helping the country move forward to a hopeful future (8 April 2021).
But for many developing countries, a road out of the pandemic is obstructed by the struggle to obtain access to vaccinations, derailing the world’s aim of having ten billion vaccine doses rolled out by the end of 2021.
The great vaccine rollout has been set in motion, but it is happening too slowly for less-developed countries to get them back on track (11 June 2021). With the uneven distribution of vaccines and new virus strains emerging, the war against the coronavirus is far from over.
RELATED ARTICLESFrom decades of unrest to renewed hope for peace: Sudan’s path to recoveryCivil wars, floods, sanctions, and the Covid-19 pandemic may have stalled Sudan’s economy, but a new era of change is helping the country move forward. RELATED ARTICLESTo win the race against Covid-19, enabling access to vaccinations is keyAs the Covid-19 pandemic continues to turn up in fresh waves, DHL has outlined 10 steps to prepare supply chains to support the quick rollout of vaccines.] =>
Soon after the onset of the global pandemic, many micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) accelerated their adoption of e-commerce in the hope of tiding their businesses through Covid-19 lockdowns.
While there were inevitable casualties, the pandemic has also acted as a catalyst for many entrepreneurs to launch or expand their businesses, pivoting towards e-commerce to reach a global audience.
For example, Hong Kong celebrity chef Grace Choy was one of many business owners to take a leap of faith and set up her private dining kitchen in Tokyo. The fruits of her labor, Choy Choy kitchen, has since been bringing authentic Cantonese cuisine to the world, including a new line of savory sauces (27 April 2021).
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[As we bid farewell to 2021, we look at the trends that have disrupted and evolved the world this past year.] => 2021年に別れを告げるにあたり、この1年で世界を混乱させ進化させてきたトレンドを見ていきます。
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[From shipping containers to computer chips, the pandemic set in motion a chain reaction that impacted numerous industries, which in turn struggled to keep business going while adapting to remote and online operations.
Confronting these challenges, some countries in the region prioritized their plans for infrastructural development, in the hope of increasing trade connectivity and smoother operations.
China, for instance, did not alter its plans for a global technology innovation center in the Greater Bay Area, with advanced manufacturing and modern services industries meant to rival that of San Francisco’s Silicon Valley (3 March 2021).] => コンテナの出荷からコンピュータチップに至るまで、パンデミックは連鎖反応を引き起こし、多くの業界に影響を与えました。その結果、リモートやオンラインの操作に適応しながらビジネスを継続するのに苦労しました。
これらの課題に直面して、一部の地域の国では、貿易の接続性を高め、業務を円滑にすることを期待して、インフラ開発の計画を優先しました。
例えば中国では、サンフランシスコのシリコンバレーに匹敵するような、高度な映像業と近代的なサービス産業を備えたグローバルな技術革新センターを、グレーターベイエリアに建設する計画を変更しませんでした（2021年3月3日）。
[On the other hand, Taiwan faced a crisis with Chipaggedon, partly due to being caught in the tech war between China and the U.S. This trade war, combined with one of the worst droughts Taiwan has ever faced, not to mention Covid-19, severely disrupted production in the world’s chipmaking factory.
As the global chip shortage crippled other sectors, logistics partners sought to mitigate the crisis by strengthening supply chain processes, hoping to build more flexible and streamlined operations for the future (13 September 2021).] => 一方、台湾は、米中貿易戦争に巻き込まれたこともあり、チッパゲドンの危機に直面しました。この貿易戦争は、新型コロナウイルスは言うまでもなく、台湾がこれまで直面した中で最悪の干ばつと相まって、深刻なものとなりました。世界の半導体製造工場で生産が中断される事態になりました。世界的な半導体不足が他の産業を不自由にする中、物流企業は、将来に向けてより柔軟で合理化されたオペレーションを構築することを期待してサプライチェーンプロセスを強化することによって危機を緩和しよう としました。 (2021年9月13日).
[Consolidating the lessons learned throughout a chaotic pandemic-ridden year, Everstream Analytics annual report, published on 23 March 2021, detailed the emerging risks that need to be mitigated when strengthening supply chains.] => パンデミックに見舞われ混沌とした1年を通して得られた教訓を集約し、2021年3月23日に発表されたEverstream Analyticsの年次報告書では、 サプライチェーンを強化する際に軽減させる必要がある新たなリスク について述べられています。
[Adapting to digital platforms
Soon after the onset of the global pandemic, many micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) accelerated their adoption of e-commerce in the hope of tiding their businesses through Covid-19 lockdowns.
While there were inevitable casualties, the pandemic has also acted as a catalyst for many entrepreneurs to launch or expand their businesses, pivoting towards e-commerce to reach a global audience.
For example, Hong Kong celebrity chef Grace Choy was one of many business owners to take a leap of faith and set up her private dining kitchen in Tokyo. The fruits of her labor, Choy Choy kitchen, has since been bringing authentic Cantonese cuisine to the world, including a new line of savory sauces (27 April 2021).] =>
デジタルプラットフォームへの適応
世界的な大流行が始まった直後には、多くの零細・中小企業（MSME）は、新型コロナのロックダウンを乗り切るために、Ｅコマースの導入を加速させました。
犠牲者が出ることは避けられなかった一方で、パンデミックは多くの起業家にとって、グローバルな顧客層を獲得するためにＥコマースに軸足を移し、ビジネスを立ち上げたり拡大するきっかけをもたらしました。
例えば香港の著名なシェフ、グレース・チョイが東京にオープンさせたプライベートダイニングキッチン、「Choy Choy Kitchen」 では、ＸＯ醤の海外販売を通じて本格的な広東料理を世界中に届けています。 (2021年4月27日).
[Traditional businesses have also changed with the times.
For over a decade, Masashi Okamoto has pioneered the digital archival and production of Japanese comics and graphic novels, also known as manga for some of the world's most successful, longest-running manga publications. Our story in October explored how the Manga-Art Heritage project has been leveraging digital tools and an international e-commerce network to mine its rich archives (11 October 2021), turning original manga illustrations into collectible art for an international market unable to visit Japan during the pandemic.] => 伝統的なビジネスも変化しました。
集英社の岡本正史氏は、世界で最も成功し長く続いているマンガとして知られている日本のコミックやグラフィックノベルのデジタルアーカイブ制作のパイオニアです。10月の記事では、マンガ・アートヘリテージと題したプロジェクトが、デジタルと越境Ｅコマースを活用して世界のマーケットに向けてマンガのオリジナル原画作品を、コレクターズアートに昇華している事例を紹介しました。（2021年10月11日）
[Similarly, Papa New Guinea coffee brand Banz Kofi has evolved from a passion project to a home-grown business empowering local farmers. With over 30 years of history, the single-origin specialty coffee brand has kept on grinding even during a global pandemic, leveraging its strong e-commerce platform to share the beans of their labor with coffee lovers worldwide (2 July 2021).
As the shift from brick-and-mortar stores to e-commerce becomes permanent, resilience is key for these small businesses as we are not quite out of the woods yet (25 June 2021).] => 同様に、パプア・ニューギニアのコーヒーブランドBanz Kofiは、情熱的なプロジェクトから、地元の農家に活力を与える自家製ビジネスへと進化しています。30年以上の歴史を持つこのシングルオリジンのスペシャルティーコーヒーブランドは、世界的なパンデミックの中でも豆を挽き続け、強力なeコマースプラットフォームを活用して、 労働から生まれたコーヒー豆を、世界中のコーヒー愛好家に届けています。(2021年7月2日).
実店舗からEコマースへの移行が恒久的になるにつれ、まだ危機から完全に脱していない現在、これらの中小企業にとっては、レジリエンスが重要なカギ となります。 (2021年6月25日)
[The impact on developing nations
While no country has been spared, the developing nations have borne the brunt of the pandemic.
Sudan, in particular has had a turbulent year. Covid-19 has been a fresh obstacle for a country riven by decades of civil wars, floods and sanctions.
Things, however, seem to be looking up for Sudan as its removal in late 2020 from the U.S. Department of State’s list of State Sponsors of Terrorism opened up access to desperately-needed debt relief and foreign investment. After 27 years, local partnerships, a peace deal, and increased connectivity in the world are helping the country move forward to a hopeful future (8 April 2021).
But for many developing countries, a road out of the pandemic is obstructed by the struggle to obtain access to vaccinations, derailing the world’s aim of having ten billion vaccine doses rolled out by the end of 2021.
The great vaccine rollout has been set in motion, but it is happening too slowly for less-developed countries to get them back on track (11 June 2021). With the uneven distribution of vaccines and new virus strains emerging, the war against the coronavirus is far from over.] =>
途上国への影響
どの国も被害を免れてはいませんが、中でも発展途上国がパンデミックの矢面に立たされてしまっています。
特にスーダンにとっては激動の１年となりました。数十年にわたる内戦、洪水、制裁によって荒廃した国にとって、新型コロナウイルスは新たな障害となりました。
しかし、2020年末に米国国務省のテロ支援国家リストから外され、切実に必要とされていた債務救済と海外投資へのアクセスが可能になったことで、スーダンの状況は好転しているようです。27年の歳月を経て、ローカルパートナーシップ、和平交渉、世界における接続性の向上が、同国が希望に満ちた未来へと前進するのを後押ししています。（2021年4月8日）。
しかし、多くの途上国にとって、パンデミックから抜け出す道はワクチン接種を確保する闘いによって妨げられ、2021年末までに100億回分のワクチンを実現させるという世界の目標が頓挫しています。
ワクチンを展開する大きな動きははじまりましたが、途上国にとっては遅すぎる出来事となっています。 (2021年6月11日). ワクチンの偏在や新たな変異ウイルスの出現など、コロナウイルスとの闘いはまだまだ終わりそうにありません。
[The two years since the onset of Covid-19 have rocked the global supply chain. The knock-on effects of shortages, pandemic restrictions, and bottlenecks have left few industries intact. The global economy was heavily disrupted, more so for developing countries, which have been hit the hardest, their crumbling economies reducing incomes and shortfalls in infrastructure limiting access to vaccines.
While the pandemic has presented unprecedented challenges for smaller businesses, many owners have successfully pivoted towards e-commerce to reach out to customers new and old. Digital operations are now the new normal, as online shopping sites replace brick-and-mortar stores worldwide. Such changes may outlast the pandemic.
To mark the end of this eventful year, we take a tour through our most-read stories that have resonated with you in 2021:
The trickle-down effect
According to a survey conducted in March 2021 by supply chain risk analytics platform, Everstream Analytics, professionals from various sectors report that the crisis has been extremely pervasive, affecting almost every industry across different regions (4 March 2021).] => 新型コロナウイルスの発生から２年、世界のサプライチェーンは大きく揺らいだ。品不足、パンデミックによる規制、ボトルネックなどの影響のより、無傷で済んだ産業はほとんどない。世界経済は大きく混乱し、特に途上国では大きな打撃を受け、経済の崩壊による所得の減少とインフラの不足により、ワクチン確保が制限されました。
パンデミックは中小企業にとって未曾有の困難となりましたが、多くの経営者がEコマースへの移行を成功させ、新旧の顧客にアプローチしています。世界中の実店舗がオンライン・ショッピング・サイトに取って代わられる中、今やデジタル・オペレーションが新たな常識となっています。このような変化は、パンデミックよりも長く続くかもしれません。
この波乱に満ちた年の終わりに、2021年に最も読まれ、皆様の心に響いたストーリーをご紹介します。
トリクルダウン効果
サプライチェーンリスク分析プラットフォームであるEverstream Analyticsが2021年3月に実施した調査によると、様々な分野の専門家が、危機は極めて広範囲に及び、異なる地域のほぼすべての産業に影響を与えていると報告しています（2021年3月4日）。
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[The two years since the onset of Covid-19 have rocked the global supply chain. The knock-on effects of shortages, pandemic restrictions, and bottlenecks have left few industries intact. The global economy was heavily disrupted, more so for developing countries, which have been hit the hardest, their crumbling economies reducing incomes and shortfalls in infrastructure limiting access to vaccines.
While the pandemic has presented unprecedented challenges for smaller businesses, many owners have successfully pivoted towards e-commerce to reach out to customers new and old. Digital operations are now the new normal, as online shopping sites replace brick-and-mortar stores worldwide. Such changes may outlast the pandemic.
To mark the end of this eventful year, we take a tour through our most-read stories that have resonated with you in 2021:
The trickle-down effect
According to a survey conducted in March 2021 by supply chain risk analytics platform, Everstream Analytics, professionals from various sectors report that the crisis has been extremely pervasive, affecting almost every industry across different regions (4 March 2021).
RELATED ARTICLESOne year after Covid-19 struck, how have supply chains been impacted?In a survey by Everstream Analytics, supply chain professionals across different sectors and regions reveal how the pandemic has impacted their operations.From shipping containers to computer chips, the pandemic set in motion a chain reaction that impacted numerous industries, which in turn struggled to keep business going while adapting to remote and online operations.
Confronting these challenges, some countries in the region prioritized their plans for infrastructural development, in the hope of increasing trade connectivity and smoother operations.
China, for instance, did not alter its plans for a global technology innovation center in the Greater Bay Area, with advanced manufacturing and modern services industries meant to rival that of San Francisco’s Silicon Valley (3 March 2021).
RELATED ARTICLESThe Greater Bay Area: How will China’s answer to Silicon Valley push on?Amidst Covid-19, China’s ambitious plan to transform its special enterprise zone into a massive business and innovation hub remain.On the other hand, Taiwan faced a crisis with Chipaggedon, partly due to being caught in the tech war between China and the U.S. This trade war, combined with one of the worst droughts Taiwan has ever faced, not to mention Covid-19, severely disrupted production in the world’s chipmaking factory.
As the global chip shortage crippled other sectors, logistics partners sought to mitigate the crisis by strengthening supply chain processes, hoping to build more flexible and streamlined operations for the future (13 September 2021).
RELATED ARTICLES‘Chipageddon’: How Taiwan is battling the global chip shortageSemiconductors are the lifeblood of the modern world, but now there is a critical shortage worldwide and Taiwan is at the center of it.Consolidating the lessons learned throughout a chaotic pandemic-ridden year, Everstream Analytics annual report, published on 23 March 2021, detailed the emerging risks that need to be mitigated when strengthening supply chains.
RELATED ARTICLES5 emerging risk trends for global supply chains to watch in 2021After a turbulent year of Covid-19, supply chains need to quickly mitigate the emerging risks highlighted in a report by Everstream Analytics.Adapting to digital platforms
Soon after the onset of the global pandemic, many micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) accelerated their adoption of e-commerce in the hope of tiding their businesses through Covid-19 lockdowns.
While there were inevitable casualties, the pandemic has also acted as a catalyst for many entrepreneurs to launch or expand their businesses, pivoting towards e-commerce to reach a global audience.
For example, Hong Kong celebrity chef Grace Choy was one of many business owners to take a leap of faith and set up her private dining kitchen in Tokyo. The fruits of her labor, Choy Choy kitchen, has since been bringing authentic Cantonese cuisine to the world, including a new line of savory sauces (27 April 2021).
RELATED ARTICLESThis Hong Kong-born chef shows there are no borders in the world of good foodIn pursuit of culinary greatness, chef Grace Choy is tapping on the power of reinvention and efficient logistics to connect the world through food.Traditional businesses have also changed with the times.
For over a decade, Masashi Okamoto has pioneered the digital archival and production of Japanese comics and graphic novels, also known as manga for some of the world’s most successful, longest-running manga publications. Our story in October explored how the Manga-Art Heritage project has been leveraging digital tools and an international e-commerce network to mine its rich archives (11 October 2021), turning original manga illustrations into collectible art for an international market unable to visit Japan during the pandemic.
RELATED ARTICLESDigitalization and e-commerce turning the page for manga and Japanese artistsJapan’s manga is massively popular overseas, but getting the artwork safely to fans required some original thinking.Similarly, Papa New Guinea coffee brand Banz Kofi has evolved from a passion project to a home-grown business empowering local farmers. With over 30 years of history, the single-origin specialty coffee brand has kept on grinding even during a global pandemic, leveraging its strong e-commerce platform to share the beans of their labor with coffee lovers worldwide (2 July 2021).
As the shift from brick-and-mortar stores to e-commerce becomes permanent, resilience is key for these small businesses as we are not quite out of the woods yet (25 June 2021).
RELATED ARTICLESNew possibilities brewing for Papua New Guinea coffee with express logisticsPatrick Killoran, founder of Banz Kofi from Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea, talks about the brand's values and growth vision in partnership with DHL ExpressRELATED ARTICLESMSMEs survived Covid-19 with e-commerce. Now it’s time to thriveEmbracing e-commerce at the onset of the pandemic helped MSMEs pull through the crisis, but more needs to be done to sustain growth in the long term.The impact on developing nations
While no country has been spared, the developing nations have borne the brunt of the pandemic.
Sudan, in particular has had a turbulent year. Covid-19 has been a fresh obstacle for a country riven by decades of civil wars, floods and sanctions.
Things, however, seem to be looking up for Sudan as its removal in late 2020 from the U.S. Department of State’s list of State Sponsors of Terrorism opened up access to desperately-needed debt relief and foreign investment. After 27 years, local partnerships, a peace deal, and increased connectivity in the world are helping the country move forward to a hopeful future (8 April 2021).
But for many developing countries, a road out of the pandemic is obstructed by the struggle to obtain access to vaccinations, derailing the world’s aim of having ten billion vaccine doses rolled out by the end of 2021.
The great vaccine rollout has been set in motion, but it is happening too slowly for less-developed countries to get them back on track (11 June 2021). With the uneven distribution of vaccines and new virus strains emerging, the war against the coronavirus is far from over.
RELATED ARTICLESFrom decades of unrest to renewed hope for peace: Sudan’s path to recoveryCivil wars, floods, sanctions, and the Covid-19 pandemic may have stalled Sudan’s economy, but a new era of change is helping the country move forward. RELATED ARTICLESTo win the race against Covid-19, enabling access to vaccinations is keyAs the Covid-19 pandemic continues to turn up in fresh waves, DHL has outlined 10 steps to prepare supply chains to support the quick rollout of vaccines.] =>
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[As we bid farewell to 2021, we look at the trends that have disrupted and evolved the world this past year.] => 2021年に別れを告げるにあたり、この1年で世界を混乱させ進化させてきたトレンドを見ていきます。
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[From shipping containers to computer chips, the pandemic set in motion a chain reaction that impacted numerous industries, which in turn struggled to keep business going while adapting to remote and online operations.
Confronting these challenges, some countries in the region prioritized their plans for infrastructural development, in the hope of increasing trade connectivity and smoother operations.
China, for instance, did not alter its plans for a global technology innovation center in the Greater Bay Area, with advanced manufacturing and modern services industries meant to rival that of San Francisco’s Silicon Valley (3 March 2021).] => コンテナの出荷からコンピュータチップに至るまで、パンデミックは連鎖反応を引き起こし、多くの業界に影響を与えました。その結果、リモートやオンラインの操作に適応しながらビジネスを継続するのに苦労しました。
これらの課題に直面して、一部の地域の国では、貿易の接続性を高め、業務を円滑にすることを期待して、インフラ開発の計画を優先しました。
例えば中国では、サンフランシスコのシリコンバレーに匹敵するような、高度な映像業と近代的なサービス産業を備えたグローバルな技術革新センターを、グレーターベイエリアに建設する計画を変更しませんでした（2021年3月3日）。
[On the other hand, Taiwan faced a crisis with Chipaggedon, partly due to being caught in the tech war between China and the U.S. This trade war, combined with one of the worst droughts Taiwan has ever faced, not to mention Covid-19, severely disrupted production in the world’s chipmaking factory.
As the global chip shortage crippled other sectors, logistics partners sought to mitigate the crisis by strengthening supply chain processes, hoping to build more flexible and streamlined operations for the future (13 September 2021).] => 一方、台湾は、米中貿易戦争に巻き込まれたこともあり、チッパゲドンの危機に直面しました。この貿易戦争は、新型コロナウイルスは言うまでもなく、台湾がこれまで直面した中で最悪の干ばつと相まって、深刻なものとなりました。世界の半導体製造工場で生産が中断される事態になりました。世界的な半導体不足が他の産業を不自由にする中、物流企業は、将来に向けてより柔軟で合理化されたオペレーションを構築することを期待してサプライチェーンプロセスを強化することによって危機を緩和しよう としました。 (2021年9月13日).
[Consolidating the lessons learned throughout a chaotic pandemic-ridden year, Everstream Analytics annual report, published on 23 March 2021, detailed the emerging risks that need to be mitigated when strengthening supply chains.] => パンデミックに見舞われ混沌とした1年を通して得られた教訓を集約し、2021年3月23日に発表されたEverstream Analyticsの年次報告書では、 サプライチェーンを強化する際に軽減させる必要がある新たなリスク について述べられています。
[Adapting to digital platforms
Soon after the onset of the global pandemic, many micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) accelerated their adoption of e-commerce in the hope of tiding their businesses through Covid-19 lockdowns.
While there were inevitable casualties, the pandemic has also acted as a catalyst for many entrepreneurs to launch or expand their businesses, pivoting towards e-commerce to reach a global audience.
For example, Hong Kong celebrity chef Grace Choy was one of many business owners to take a leap of faith and set up her private dining kitchen in Tokyo. The fruits of her labor, Choy Choy kitchen, has since been bringing authentic Cantonese cuisine to the world, including a new line of savory sauces (27 April 2021).] =>
デジタルプラットフォームへの適応
世界的な大流行が始まった直後には、多くの零細・中小企業（MSME）は、新型コロナのロックダウンを乗り切るために、Ｅコマースの導入を加速させました。
犠牲者が出ることは避けられなかった一方で、パンデミックは多くの起業家にとって、グローバルな顧客層を獲得するためにＥコマースに軸足を移し、ビジネスを立ち上げたり拡大するきっかけをもたらしました。
例えば香港の著名なシェフ、グレース・チョイが東京にオープンさせたプライベートダイニングキッチン、「Choy Choy Kitchen」 では、ＸＯ醤の海外販売を通じて本格的な広東料理を世界中に届けています。 (2021年4月27日).
[Traditional businesses have also changed with the times.
For over a decade, Masashi Okamoto has pioneered the digital archival and production of Japanese comics and graphic novels, also known as manga for some of the world's most successful, longest-running manga publications. Our story in October explored how the Manga-Art Heritage project has been leveraging digital tools and an international e-commerce network to mine its rich archives (11 October 2021), turning original manga illustrations into collectible art for an international market unable to visit Japan during the pandemic.] => 伝統的なビジネスも変化しました。
集英社の岡本正史氏は、世界で最も成功し長く続いているマンガとして知られている日本のコミックやグラフィックノベルのデジタルアーカイブ制作のパイオニアです。10月の記事では、マンガ・アートヘリテージと題したプロジェクトが、デジタルと越境Ｅコマースを活用して世界のマーケットに向けてマンガのオリジナル原画作品を、コレクターズアートに昇華している事例を紹介しました。（2021年10月11日）
[Similarly, Papa New Guinea coffee brand Banz Kofi has evolved from a passion project to a home-grown business empowering local farmers. With over 30 years of history, the single-origin specialty coffee brand has kept on grinding even during a global pandemic, leveraging its strong e-commerce platform to share the beans of their labor with coffee lovers worldwide (2 July 2021).
As the shift from brick-and-mortar stores to e-commerce becomes permanent, resilience is key for these small businesses as we are not quite out of the woods yet (25 June 2021).] => 同様に、パプア・ニューギニアのコーヒーブランドBanz Kofiは、情熱的なプロジェクトから、地元の農家に活力を与える自家製ビジネスへと進化しています。30年以上の歴史を持つこのシングルオリジンのスペシャルティーコーヒーブランドは、世界的なパンデミックの中でも豆を挽き続け、強力なeコマースプラットフォームを活用して、 労働から生まれたコーヒー豆を、世界中のコーヒー愛好家に届けています。(2021年7月2日).
実店舗からEコマースへの移行が恒久的になるにつれ、まだ危機から完全に脱していない現在、これらの中小企業にとっては、レジリエンスが重要なカギ となります。 (2021年6月25日)
[The impact on developing nations
While no country has been spared, the developing nations have borne the brunt of the pandemic.
Sudan, in particular has had a turbulent year. Covid-19 has been a fresh obstacle for a country riven by decades of civil wars, floods and sanctions.
Things, however, seem to be looking up for Sudan as its removal in late 2020 from the U.S. Department of State’s list of State Sponsors of Terrorism opened up access to desperately-needed debt relief and foreign investment. After 27 years, local partnerships, a peace deal, and increased connectivity in the world are helping the country move forward to a hopeful future (8 April 2021).
But for many developing countries, a road out of the pandemic is obstructed by the struggle to obtain access to vaccinations, derailing the world’s aim of having ten billion vaccine doses rolled out by the end of 2021.
The great vaccine rollout has been set in motion, but it is happening too slowly for less-developed countries to get them back on track (11 June 2021). With the uneven distribution of vaccines and new virus strains emerging, the war against the coronavirus is far from over.] =>
途上国への影響
どの国も被害を免れてはいませんが、中でも発展途上国がパンデミックの矢面に立たされてしまっています。
特にスーダンにとっては激動の１年となりました。数十年にわたる内戦、洪水、制裁によって荒廃した国にとって、新型コロナウイルスは新たな障害となりました。
しかし、2020年末に米国国務省のテロ支援国家リストから外され、切実に必要とされていた債務救済と海外投資へのアクセスが可能になったことで、スーダンの状況は好転しているようです。27年の歳月を経て、ローカルパートナーシップ、和平交渉、世界における接続性の向上が、同国が希望に満ちた未来へと前進するのを後押ししています。（2021年4月8日）。
しかし、多くの途上国にとって、パンデミックから抜け出す道はワクチン接種を確保する闘いによって妨げられ、2021年末までに100億回分のワクチンを実現させるという世界の目標が頓挫しています。
ワクチンを展開する大きな動きははじまりましたが、途上国にとっては遅すぎる出来事となっています。 (2021年6月11日). ワクチンの偏在や新たな変異ウイルスの出現など、コロナウイルスとの闘いはまだまだ終わりそうにありません。
[The two years since the onset of Covid-19 have rocked the global supply chain. The knock-on effects of shortages, pandemic restrictions, and bottlenecks have left few industries intact. The global economy was heavily disrupted, more so for developing countries, which have been hit the hardest, their crumbling economies reducing incomes and shortfalls in infrastructure limiting access to vaccines.
While the pandemic has presented unprecedented challenges for smaller businesses, many owners have successfully pivoted towards e-commerce to reach out to customers new and old. Digital operations are now the new normal, as online shopping sites replace brick-and-mortar stores worldwide. Such changes may outlast the pandemic.
To mark the end of this eventful year, we take a tour through our most-read stories that have resonated with you in 2021:
The trickle-down effect
According to a survey conducted in March 2021 by supply chain risk analytics platform, Everstream Analytics, professionals from various sectors report that the crisis has been extremely pervasive, affecting almost every industry across different regions (4 March 2021).] => 新型コロナウイルスの発生から２年、世界のサプライチェーンは大きく揺らいだ。品不足、パンデミックによる規制、ボトルネックなどの影響のより、無傷で済んだ産業はほとんどない。世界経済は大きく混乱し、特に途上国では大きな打撃を受け、経済の崩壊による所得の減少とインフラの不足により、ワクチン確保が制限されました。
パンデミックは中小企業にとって未曾有の困難となりましたが、多くの経営者がEコマースへの移行を成功させ、新旧の顧客にアプローチしています。世界中の実店舗がオンライン・ショッピング・サイトに取って代わられる中、今やデジタル・オペレーションが新たな常識となっています。このような変化は、パンデミックよりも長く続くかもしれません。
この波乱に満ちた年の終わりに、2021年に最も読まれ、皆様の心に響いたストーリーをご紹介します。
トリクルダウン効果
サプライチェーンリスク分析プラットフォームであるEverstream Analyticsが2021年3月に実施した調査によると、様々な分野の専門家が、危機は極めて広範囲に及び、異なる地域のほぼすべての産業に影響を与えていると報告しています（2021年3月4日）。
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[The two years since the onset of Covid-19 have rocked the global supply chain. The knock-on effects of shortages, pandemic restrictions, and bottlenecks have left few industries intact. The global economy was heavily disrupted, more so for developing countries, which have been hit the hardest, their crumbling economies reducing incomes and shortfalls in infrastructure limiting access to vaccines.
While the pandemic has presented unprecedented challenges for smaller businesses, many owners have successfully pivoted towards e-commerce to reach out to customers new and old. Digital operations are now the new normal, as online shopping sites replace brick-and-mortar stores worldwide. Such changes may outlast the pandemic.
To mark the end of this eventful year, we take a tour through our most-read stories that have resonated with you in 2021:
The trickle-down effect
According to a survey conducted in March 2021 by supply chain risk analytics platform, Everstream Analytics, professionals from various sectors report that the crisis has been extremely pervasive, affecting almost every industry across different regions (4 March 2021).
RELATED ARTICLESOne year after Covid-19 struck, how have supply chains been impacted?In a survey by Everstream Analytics, supply chain professionals across different sectors and regions reveal how the pandemic has impacted their operations.From shipping containers to computer chips, the pandemic set in motion a chain reaction that impacted numerous industries, which in turn struggled to keep business going while adapting to remote and online operations.
Confronting these challenges, some countries in the region prioritized their plans for infrastructural development, in the hope of increasing trade connectivity and smoother operations.
China, for instance, did not alter its plans for a global technology innovation center in the Greater Bay Area, with advanced manufacturing and modern services industries meant to rival that of San Francisco’s Silicon Valley (3 March 2021).
RELATED ARTICLESThe Greater Bay Area: How will China’s answer to Silicon Valley push on?Amidst Covid-19, China’s ambitious plan to transform its special enterprise zone into a massive business and innovation hub remain.On the other hand, Taiwan faced a crisis with Chipaggedon, partly due to being caught in the tech war between China and the U.S. This trade war, combined with one of the worst droughts Taiwan has ever faced, not to mention Covid-19, severely disrupted production in the world’s chipmaking factory.
As the global chip shortage crippled other sectors, logistics partners sought to mitigate the crisis by strengthening supply chain processes, hoping to build more flexible and streamlined operations for the future (13 September 2021).
RELATED ARTICLES‘Chipageddon’: How Taiwan is battling the global chip shortageSemiconductors are the lifeblood of the modern world, but now there is a critical shortage worldwide and Taiwan is at the center of it.Consolidating the lessons learned throughout a chaotic pandemic-ridden year, Everstream Analytics annual report, published on 23 March 2021, detailed the emerging risks that need to be mitigated when strengthening supply chains.
RELATED ARTICLES5 emerging risk trends for global supply chains to watch in 2021After a turbulent year of Covid-19, supply chains need to quickly mitigate the emerging risks highlighted in a report by Everstream Analytics.Adapting to digital platforms
Soon after the onset of the global pandemic, many micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) accelerated their adoption of e-commerce in the hope of tiding their businesses through Covid-19 lockdowns.
While there were inevitable casualties, the pandemic has also acted as a catalyst for many entrepreneurs to launch or expand their businesses, pivoting towards e-commerce to reach a global audience.
For example, Hong Kong celebrity chef Grace Choy was one of many business owners to take a leap of faith and set up her private dining kitchen in Tokyo. The fruits of her labor, Choy Choy kitchen, has since been bringing authentic Cantonese cuisine to the world, including a new line of savory sauces (27 April 2021).
RELATED ARTICLESThis Hong Kong-born chef shows there are no borders in the world of good foodIn pursuit of culinary greatness, chef Grace Choy is tapping on the power of reinvention and efficient logistics to connect the world through food.Traditional businesses have also changed with the times.
For over a decade, Masashi Okamoto has pioneered the digital archival and production of Japanese comics and graphic novels, also known as manga for some of the world’s most successful, longest-running manga publications. Our story in October explored how the Manga-Art Heritage project has been leveraging digital tools and an international e-commerce network to mine its rich archives (11 October 2021), turning original manga illustrations into collectible art for an international market unable to visit Japan during the pandemic.
RELATED ARTICLESDigitalization and e-commerce turning the page for manga and Japanese artistsJapan’s manga is massively popular overseas, but getting the artwork safely to fans required some original thinking.Similarly, Papa New Guinea coffee brand Banz Kofi has evolved from a passion project to a home-grown business empowering local farmers. With over 30 years of history, the single-origin specialty coffee brand has kept on grinding even during a global pandemic, leveraging its strong e-commerce platform to share the beans of their labor with coffee lovers worldwide (2 July 2021).
As the shift from brick-and-mortar stores to e-commerce becomes permanent, resilience is key for these small businesses as we are not quite out of the woods yet (25 June 2021).
RELATED ARTICLESNew possibilities brewing for Papua New Guinea coffee with express logisticsPatrick Killoran, founder of Banz Kofi from Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea, talks about the brand's values and growth vision in partnership with DHL ExpressRELATED ARTICLESMSMEs survived Covid-19 with e-commerce. Now it’s time to thriveEmbracing e-commerce at the onset of the pandemic helped MSMEs pull through the crisis, but more needs to be done to sustain growth in the long term.The impact on developing nations
While no country has been spared, the developing nations have borne the brunt of the pandemic.
Sudan, in particular has had a turbulent year. Covid-19 has been a fresh obstacle for a country riven by decades of civil wars, floods and sanctions.
Things, however, seem to be looking up for Sudan as its removal in late 2020 from the U.S. Department of State’s list of State Sponsors of Terrorism opened up access to desperately-needed debt relief and foreign investment. After 27 years, local partnerships, a peace deal, and increased connectivity in the world are helping the country move forward to a hopeful future (8 April 2021).
But for many developing countries, a road out of the pandemic is obstructed by the struggle to obtain access to vaccinations, derailing the world’s aim of having ten billion vaccine doses rolled out by the end of 2021.
The great vaccine rollout has been set in motion, but it is happening too slowly for less-developed countries to get them back on track (11 June 2021). With the uneven distribution of vaccines and new virus strains emerging, the war against the coronavirus is far from over.
RELATED ARTICLESFrom decades of unrest to renewed hope for peace: Sudan’s path to recoveryCivil wars, floods, sanctions, and the Covid-19 pandemic may have stalled Sudan’s economy, but a new era of change is helping the country move forward. RELATED ARTICLESTo win the race against Covid-19, enabling access to vaccinations is keyAs the Covid-19 pandemic continues to turn up in fresh waves, DHL has outlined 10 steps to prepare supply chains to support the quick rollout of vaccines.] =>
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[As we bid farewell to 2021, we look at the trends that have disrupted and evolved the world this past year.] => 2021年に別れを告げるにあたり、この1年で世界を混乱させ進化させてきたトレンドを見ていきます。
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[From shipping containers to computer chips, the pandemic set in motion a chain reaction that impacted numerous industries, which in turn struggled to keep business going while adapting to remote and online operations.
Confronting these challenges, some countries in the region prioritized their plans for infrastructural development, in the hope of increasing trade connectivity and smoother operations.
China, for instance, did not alter its plans for a global technology innovation center in the Greater Bay Area, with advanced manufacturing and modern services industries meant to rival that of San Francisco’s Silicon Valley (3 March 2021).] => コンテナの出荷からコンピュータチップに至るまで、パンデミックは連鎖反応を引き起こし、多くの業界に影響を与えました。その結果、リモートやオンラインの操作に適応しながらビジネスを継続するのに苦労しました。
これらの課題に直面して、一部の地域の国では、貿易の接続性を高め、業務を円滑にすることを期待して、インフラ開発の計画を優先しました。
例えば中国では、サンフランシスコのシリコンバレーに匹敵するような、高度な映像業と近代的なサービス産業を備えたグローバルな技術革新センターを、グレーターベイエリアに建設する計画を変更しませんでした（2021年3月3日）。
[On the other hand, Taiwan faced a crisis with Chipaggedon, partly due to being caught in the tech war between China and the U.S. This trade war, combined with one of the worst droughts Taiwan has ever faced, not to mention Covid-19, severely disrupted production in the world’s chipmaking factory.
As the global chip shortage crippled other sectors, logistics partners sought to mitigate the crisis by strengthening supply chain processes, hoping to build more flexible and streamlined operations for the future (13 September 2021).] => 一方、台湾は、米中貿易戦争に巻き込まれたこともあり、チッパゲドンの危機に直面しました。この貿易戦争は、新型コロナウイルスは言うまでもなく、台湾がこれまで直面した中で最悪の干ばつと相まって、深刻なものとなりました。世界の半導体製造工場で生産が中断される事態になりました。世界的な半導体不足が他の産業を不自由にする中、物流企業は、将来に向けてより柔軟で合理化されたオペレーションを構築することを期待してサプライチェーンプロセスを強化することによって危機を緩和しよう としました。 (2021年9月13日).
[Consolidating the lessons learned throughout a chaotic pandemic-ridden year, Everstream Analytics annual report, published on 23 March 2021, detailed the emerging risks that need to be mitigated when strengthening supply chains.] => パンデミックに見舞われ混沌とした1年を通して得られた教訓を集約し、2021年3月23日に発表されたEverstream Analyticsの年次報告書では、 サプライチェーンを強化する際に軽減させる必要がある新たなリスク について述べられています。
[Adapting to digital platforms
Soon after the onset of the global pandemic, many micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) accelerated their adoption of e-commerce in the hope of tiding their businesses through Covid-19 lockdowns.
While there were inevitable casualties, the pandemic has also acted as a catalyst for many entrepreneurs to launch or expand their businesses, pivoting towards e-commerce to reach a global audience.
For example, Hong Kong celebrity chef Grace Choy was one of many business owners to take a leap of faith and set up her private dining kitchen in Tokyo. The fruits of her labor, Choy Choy kitchen, has since been bringing authentic Cantonese cuisine to the world, including a new line of savory sauces (27 April 2021).] =>
デジタルプラットフォームへの適応
世界的な大流行が始まった直後には、多くの零細・中小企業（MSME）は、新型コロナのロックダウンを乗り切るために、Ｅコマースの導入を加速させました。
犠牲者が出ることは避けられなかった一方で、パンデミックは多くの起業家にとって、グローバルな顧客層を獲得するためにＥコマースに軸足を移し、ビジネスを立ち上げたり拡大するきっかけをもたらしました。
例えば香港の著名なシェフ、グレース・チョイが東京にオープンさせたプライベートダイニングキッチン、「Choy Choy Kitchen」 では、ＸＯ醤の海外販売を通じて本格的な広東料理を世界中に届けています。 (2021年4月27日).
[Traditional businesses have also changed with the times.
For over a decade, Masashi Okamoto has pioneered the digital archival and production of Japanese comics and graphic novels, also known as manga for some of the world's most successful, longest-running manga publications. Our story in October explored how the Manga-Art Heritage project has been leveraging digital tools and an international e-commerce network to mine its rich archives (11 October 2021), turning original manga illustrations into collectible art for an international market unable to visit Japan during the pandemic.] => 伝統的なビジネスも変化しました。
集英社の岡本正史氏は、世界で最も成功し長く続いているマンガとして知られている日本のコミックやグラフィックノベルのデジタルアーカイブ制作のパイオニアです。10月の記事では、マンガ・アートヘリテージと題したプロジェクトが、デジタルと越境Ｅコマースを活用して世界のマーケットに向けてマンガのオリジナル原画作品を、コレクターズアートに昇華している事例を紹介しました。（2021年10月11日）
[Similarly, Papa New Guinea coffee brand Banz Kofi has evolved from a passion project to a home-grown business empowering local farmers. With over 30 years of history, the single-origin specialty coffee brand has kept on grinding even during a global pandemic, leveraging its strong e-commerce platform to share the beans of their labor with coffee lovers worldwide (2 July 2021).
As the shift from brick-and-mortar stores to e-commerce becomes permanent, resilience is key for these small businesses as we are not quite out of the woods yet (25 June 2021).] => 同様に、パプア・ニューギニアのコーヒーブランドBanz Kofiは、情熱的なプロジェクトから、地元の農家に活力を与える自家製ビジネスへと進化しています。30年以上の歴史を持つこのシングルオリジンのスペシャルティーコーヒーブランドは、世界的なパンデミックの中でも豆を挽き続け、強力なeコマースプラットフォームを活用して、 労働から生まれたコーヒー豆を、世界中のコーヒー愛好家に届けています。(2021年7月2日).
実店舗からEコマースへの移行が恒久的になるにつれ、まだ危機から完全に脱していない現在、これらの中小企業にとっては、レジリエンスが重要なカギ となります。 (2021年6月25日)
[The impact on developing nations
While no country has been spared, the developing nations have borne the brunt of the pandemic.
Sudan, in particular has had a turbulent year. Covid-19 has been a fresh obstacle for a country riven by decades of civil wars, floods and sanctions.
Things, however, seem to be looking up for Sudan as its removal in late 2020 from the U.S. Department of State’s list of State Sponsors of Terrorism opened up access to desperately-needed debt relief and foreign investment. After 27 years, local partnerships, a peace deal, and increased connectivity in the world are helping the country move forward to a hopeful future (8 April 2021).
But for many developing countries, a road out of the pandemic is obstructed by the struggle to obtain access to vaccinations, derailing the world’s aim of having ten billion vaccine doses rolled out by the end of 2021.
The great vaccine rollout has been set in motion, but it is happening too slowly for less-developed countries to get them back on track (11 June 2021). With the uneven distribution of vaccines and new virus strains emerging, the war against the coronavirus is far from over.] =>
途上国への影響
どの国も被害を免れてはいませんが、中でも発展途上国がパンデミックの矢面に立たされてしまっています。
特にスーダンにとっては激動の１年となりました。数十年にわたる内戦、洪水、制裁によって荒廃した国にとって、新型コロナウイルスは新たな障害となりました。
しかし、2020年末に米国国務省のテロ支援国家リストから外され、切実に必要とされていた債務救済と海外投資へのアクセスが可能になったことで、スーダンの状況は好転しているようです。27年の歳月を経て、ローカルパートナーシップ、和平交渉、世界における接続性の向上が、同国が希望に満ちた未来へと前進するのを後押ししています。（2021年4月8日）。
しかし、多くの途上国にとって、パンデミックから抜け出す道はワクチン接種を確保する闘いによって妨げられ、2021年末までに100億回分のワクチンを実現させるという世界の目標が頓挫しています。
ワクチンを展開する大きな動きははじまりましたが、途上国にとっては遅すぎる出来事となっています。 (2021年6月11日). ワクチンの偏在や新たな変異ウイルスの出現など、コロナウイルスとの闘いはまだまだ終わりそうにありません。
[The two years since the onset of Covid-19 have rocked the global supply chain. The knock-on effects of shortages, pandemic restrictions, and bottlenecks have left few industries intact. The global economy was heavily disrupted, more so for developing countries, which have been hit the hardest, their crumbling economies reducing incomes and shortfalls in infrastructure limiting access to vaccines.
While the pandemic has presented unprecedented challenges for smaller businesses, many owners have successfully pivoted towards e-commerce to reach out to customers new and old. Digital operations are now the new normal, as online shopping sites replace brick-and-mortar stores worldwide. Such changes may outlast the pandemic.
To mark the end of this eventful year, we take a tour through our most-read stories that have resonated with you in 2021:
The trickle-down effect
According to a survey conducted in March 2021 by supply chain risk analytics platform, Everstream Analytics, professionals from various sectors report that the crisis has been extremely pervasive, affecting almost every industry across different regions (4 March 2021).] => 新型コロナウイルスの発生から２年、世界のサプライチェーンは大きく揺らいだ。品不足、パンデミックによる規制、ボトルネックなどの影響のより、無傷で済んだ産業はほとんどない。世界経済は大きく混乱し、特に途上国では大きな打撃を受け、経済の崩壊による所得の減少とインフラの不足により、ワクチン確保が制限されました。
パンデミックは中小企業にとって未曾有の困難となりましたが、多くの経営者がEコマースへの移行を成功させ、新旧の顧客にアプローチしています。世界中の実店舗がオンライン・ショッピング・サイトに取って代わられる中、今やデジタル・オペレーションが新たな常識となっています。このような変化は、パンデミックよりも長く続くかもしれません。
この波乱に満ちた年の終わりに、2021年に最も読まれ、皆様の心に響いたストーリーをご紹介します。
トリクルダウン効果
サプライチェーンリスク分析プラットフォームであるEverstream Analyticsが2021年3月に実施した調査によると、様々な分野の専門家が、危機は極めて広範囲に及び、異なる地域のほぼすべての産業に影響を与えていると報告しています（2021年3月4日）。
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[The two years since the onset of Covid-19 have rocked the global supply chain. The knock-on effects of shortages, pandemic restrictions, and bottlenecks have left few industries intact. The global economy was heavily disrupted, more so for developing countries, which have been hit the hardest, their crumbling economies reducing incomes and shortfalls in infrastructure limiting access to vaccines.
While the pandemic has presented unprecedented challenges for smaller businesses, many owners have successfully pivoted towards e-commerce to reach out to customers new and old. Digital operations are now the new normal, as online shopping sites replace brick-and-mortar stores worldwide. Such changes may outlast the pandemic.
To mark the end of this eventful year, we take a tour through our most-read stories that have resonated with you in 2021:
The trickle-down effect
According to a survey conducted in March 2021 by supply chain risk analytics platform, Everstream Analytics, professionals from various sectors report that the crisis has been extremely pervasive, affecting almost every industry across different regions (4 March 2021).
RELATED ARTICLESOne year after Covid-19 struck, how have supply chains been impacted?In a survey by Everstream Analytics, supply chain professionals across different sectors and regions reveal how the pandemic has impacted their operations.From shipping containers to computer chips, the pandemic set in motion a chain reaction that impacted numerous industries, which in turn struggled to keep business going while adapting to remote and online operations.
Confronting these challenges, some countries in the region prioritized their plans for infrastructural development, in the hope of increasing trade connectivity and smoother operations.
China, for instance, did not alter its plans for a global technology innovation center in the Greater Bay Area, with advanced manufacturing and modern services industries meant to rival that of San Francisco’s Silicon Valley (3 March 2021).
RELATED ARTICLESThe Greater Bay Area: How will China’s answer to Silicon Valley push on?Amidst Covid-19, China’s ambitious plan to transform its special enterprise zone into a massive business and innovation hub remain.On the other hand, Taiwan faced a crisis with Chipaggedon, partly due to being caught in the tech war between China and the U.S. This trade war, combined with one of the worst droughts Taiwan has ever faced, not to mention Covid-19, severely disrupted production in the world’s chipmaking factory.
As the global chip shortage crippled other sectors, logistics partners sought to mitigate the crisis by strengthening supply chain processes, hoping to build more flexible and streamlined operations for the future (13 September 2021).
RELATED ARTICLES‘Chipageddon’: How Taiwan is battling the global chip shortageSemiconductors are the lifeblood of the modern world, but now there is a critical shortage worldwide and Taiwan is at the center of it.Consolidating the lessons learned throughout a chaotic pandemic-ridden year, Everstream Analytics annual report, published on 23 March 2021, detailed the emerging risks that need to be mitigated when strengthening supply chains.
RELATED ARTICLES5 emerging risk trends for global supply chains to watch in 2021After a turbulent year of Covid-19, supply chains need to quickly mitigate the emerging risks highlighted in a report by Everstream Analytics.Adapting to digital platforms
Soon after the onset of the global pandemic, many micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) accelerated their adoption of e-commerce in the hope of tiding their businesses through Covid-19 lockdowns.
While there were inevitable casualties, the pandemic has also acted as a catalyst for many entrepreneurs to launch or expand their businesses, pivoting towards e-commerce to reach a global audience.
For example, Hong Kong celebrity chef Grace Choy was one of many business owners to take a leap of faith and set up her private dining kitchen in Tokyo. The fruits of her labor, Choy Choy kitchen, has since been bringing authentic Cantonese cuisine to the world, including a new line of savory sauces (27 April 2021).
RELATED ARTICLESThis Hong Kong-born chef shows there are no borders in the world of good foodIn pursuit of culinary greatness, chef Grace Choy is tapping on the power of reinvention and efficient logistics to connect the world through food.Traditional businesses have also changed with the times.
For over a decade, Masashi Okamoto has pioneered the digital archival and production of Japanese comics and graphic novels, also known as manga for some of the world’s most successful, longest-running manga publications. Our story in October explored how the Manga-Art Heritage project has been leveraging digital tools and an international e-commerce network to mine its rich archives (11 October 2021), turning original manga illustrations into collectible art for an international market unable to visit Japan during the pandemic.
RELATED ARTICLESDigitalization and e-commerce turning the page for manga and Japanese artistsJapan’s manga is massively popular overseas, but getting the artwork safely to fans required some original thinking.Similarly, Papa New Guinea coffee brand Banz Kofi has evolved from a passion project to a home-grown business empowering local farmers. With over 30 years of history, the single-origin specialty coffee brand has kept on grinding even during a global pandemic, leveraging its strong e-commerce platform to share the beans of their labor with coffee lovers worldwide (2 July 2021).
As the shift from brick-and-mortar stores to e-commerce becomes permanent, resilience is key for these small businesses as we are not quite out of the woods yet (25 June 2021).
RELATED ARTICLESNew possibilities brewing for Papua New Guinea coffee with express logisticsPatrick Killoran, founder of Banz Kofi from Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea, talks about the brand's values and growth vision in partnership with DHL ExpressRELATED ARTICLESMSMEs survived Covid-19 with e-commerce. Now it’s time to thriveEmbracing e-commerce at the onset of the pandemic helped MSMEs pull through the crisis, but more needs to be done to sustain growth in the long term.The impact on developing nations
While no country has been spared, the developing nations have borne the brunt of the pandemic.
Sudan, in particular has had a turbulent year. Covid-19 has been a fresh obstacle for a country riven by decades of civil wars, floods and sanctions.
Things, however, seem to be looking up for Sudan as its removal in late 2020 from the U.S. Department of State’s list of State Sponsors of Terrorism opened up access to desperately-needed debt relief and foreign investment. After 27 years, local partnerships, a peace deal, and increased connectivity in the world are helping the country move forward to a hopeful future (8 April 2021).
But for many developing countries, a road out of the pandemic is obstructed by the struggle to obtain access to vaccinations, derailing the world’s aim of having ten billion vaccine doses rolled out by the end of 2021.
The great vaccine rollout has been set in motion, but it is happening too slowly for less-developed countries to get them back on track (11 June 2021). With the uneven distribution of vaccines and new virus strains emerging, the war against the coronavirus is far from over.
RELATED ARTICLESFrom decades of unrest to renewed hope for peace: Sudan’s path to recoveryCivil wars, floods, sanctions, and the Covid-19 pandemic may have stalled Sudan’s economy, but a new era of change is helping the country move forward. RELATED ARTICLESTo win the race against Covid-19, enabling access to vaccinations is keyAs the Covid-19 pandemic continues to turn up in fresh waves, DHL has outlined 10 steps to prepare supply chains to support the quick rollout of vaccines.] =>
While no country has been spared, the developing nations have borne the brunt of the pandemic.
Sudan, in particular has had a turbulent year. Covid-19 has been a fresh obstacle for a country riven by decades of civil wars, floods and sanctions.
Things, however, seem to be looking up for Sudan as its removal in late 2020 from the U.S. Department of State’s list of State Sponsors of Terrorism opened up access to desperately-needed debt relief and foreign investment. After 27 years, local partnerships, a peace deal, and increased connectivity in the world are helping the country move forward to a hopeful future (8 April 2021).
But for many developing countries, a road out of the pandemic is obstructed by the struggle to obtain access to vaccinations, derailing the world’s aim of having ten billion vaccine doses rolled out by the end of 2021.
The great vaccine rollout has been set in motion, but it is happening too slowly for less-developed countries to get them back on track (11 June 2021). With the uneven distribution of vaccines and new virus strains emerging, the war against the coronavirus is far from over.
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In a survey by supply chain risk analytics platform Everstream Analytics, supply chain professionals across different sectors and regions reveal how the pandemic has impacted their operations.
Shortly after the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a pandemic last March, air freight rates soared to an all-time high as organizations struggled to keep supply chains operational amid sky-high costs.
The pandemic has since upended global supply chains — factories have been shut down, transportation delayed, and access to labor and component parts around the world disrupted.
One year into the pandemic, the impact on supply chains still lingers.
In a survey conducted by supply chain risk analytics platform Everstream Analytics (formerly known as Resilience360), more than 98 percent of the 195 respondents — supply chain professionals from the technology, life sciences & health care (LSHC), aerospace, consumer goods, and automotive industries, among others — stated that the pandemic affected their operations to some degree.
“The responses illustrate the all-pervasive nature of this crisis — hardly anyone has been spared from its effects. Organizations adopted diverse strategies to cope with its impact; some of these measures are likely to extend beyond the pandemic and create longer lasting changes to supply chain networks,” said Shehrina Kamal, Product Director, Intelligence Solutions, Everstream Analytics.
Supply and demand shocks have hit hard
Since the start of the pandemic, the vulnerabilities of global supply chains have been laid bare.
The most significant near-term challenge identified by the survey respondents — sudden demand shocks and surges — trigger an imbalance in the supply chain when insufficient supply leads to delays or disruptions in meeting demand.
For instance, personal protective equipment (PPE) such as surgical masks and surgical gowns were in short supply globally until companies gradually ramped up production amid lockdown restrictions worldwide. As more businesses switched to working from home, demand for consumer goods such as fitness and office equipment also increased correspondingly, causing a temporary supply shortfall.
Such spikes in demand are often further exacerbated by supply shortages for critical materials or components — the second-most significant short-term challenge voted by 97 percent of the survey respondents.
The 76-day lockdown in the Chinese city of Wuhan in early 2020 disrupted global manufacturing operations and their supply networks.
One of the most susceptible to interruptions is the automotive industry, which relies on a global network of suppliers for precision materials and components. When China entered a 76-day lockdown last January, a shortage of key parts from China forced South Korean automaker Hyundai to halt production for more than a week.
Even for well-prepared companies with strong demand planning, having a ready supply does not guarantee a smooth delivery if there are no ample freight options.
According to the Everstream Analytics survey, capacity shortages, disruptions, and restrictions across air freight (63.1 percent), ground transport (48.7 percent), and ocean freight (42.6 percent) have posed the greatest challenges on logistics operations during the pandemic.
Among the most heavily impacted was air freight, which saw widespread passenger flight cancellations due to countries’ border restrictions to limit the spread of the coronavirus. With aircraft fleets grounded, the global scheduled air cargo capacity in July 2020 shrank by a massive 70.5 percent year-over-year.
On the ground, cross-border movement restrictions such as stricter border checks and mandatory quarantines also caused a dip in haulage capacity. Meanwhile, reduced port labor due to Covid-19 restrictions, an uptick in blank sailings, and a shortage in container supply have kept ocean freight rates elevated in early 2021.
Weighing freight alternatives: Cost vs reliability
To avoid expensive shutdowns and undelivered orders, supply chain professionals have had to improvise and respond quickly by searching for freight alternatives — at all costs, in some cases.
The Everstream Analytics survey revealed that up to 37.4 percent of organizations paid premium rates to get critical air cargo shipments uplifted in time. Others implemented less costly steps such as increasing stock inventory to pre-pandemic levels (22.6 percent), switching to multimodal services (15.4 percent) or changing freight alternatives entirely.
The frequent users of premium air cargo services include the technology (26 percent), LSHC (19.1 percent), and automotive sectors (19.1 percent), where timeliness is critical.
“For example, the automotive industry works on a just-in-time manufacturing model which requires parts to arrive at a certain time to keep operations flowing. Similarly, LSHC companies need to ensure their high-value, temperature-controlled products are not held up in bottlenecks that compromise product integrity,” said Kamal.
Some sectors have gone for speed and timeliness regardless of cost, and others opted to prioritize reliability. In particular, ocean freight is the preferred mode of transportation over air cargo that organizations will consider shifting to in the future.
With uncertainty around air cargo capacity persisting this year amid travel restrictions, ocean freight has been widely considered a more practical and attractive option. Increasingly, carriers are offering competitive time-definite products on major trade routes, such as expedited ocean services with guaranteed equipment, by-passed congestion, and faster transit times.
Despite the record-high spot rates, shipping cargo by sea still costs less than air cargo, potentially translating into substantial cost savings in a difficult post-pandemic environment.
Rethinking supply chains
Multinational firms have also been re-assessing their supply chain networks to evaluate whether the pandemic calls for a shift in sourcing and manufacturing to other alternative markets.
Only 1.8 percent of the respondents, the majority of whom organizations have a significant presence in China, indicated that they are moving all sourcing and manufacturing activities out of China. Meanwhile, 25.5 percent have no plans to do so, and 24.7 percent plan to shift some activities to another country.
For the organizations reconsidering their supply chain strategy, 31.3 percent are doing so to diversify supply chains to reduce risks of disruptions and delays, and a further 17.9 percent are trying to reduce reliance on China, which continues to be a key source for essential materials.
Many suppliers for critical parts and components across major industries are based in China.
For now, however, a mass exodus of global supply chains from China remains unlikely.
Companies will need to evaluate various factors including access to mature manufacturing facilities, warehousing availability, reliability of air, ocean, ground infrastructure and transportation routes as well as alternative suppliers and raw materials.
In addition, a higher level of risk is involved for industries that are heavily reliant on advanced technologies built or made in China. The specific skills required from a trained workforce may not be easily transferable, or readily available in other countries.
The post-pandemic transition
The highly disruptive stop-start nature of Covid-19 related restrictions will persist, but proactive measures will allow businesses to mitigate and manage the risks.
In the next six to 12 months, over half of the supply chain professionals (56.9 percent) indicated that they would implement proactive supply chain risk management processes, while 40.5 percent of the respondents stated that they would invest in technologies to improve supply chain risk monitoring.
“Using supply chain visibility and risk management tools, firms can speed up their responses during a crisis and use a data-driven approach to make decisions. The current crisis is as good a time as any to embark on the journey towards supply chain resiliency,” said Kamal.
Adopting these measures will prepare global manufacturers and supply chain professionals for further volatility as countries attempt to stem the pandemic’s spread.
Unlike natural disasters and global trade conflicts, coping with the pandemic fallout has proven to be a greater challenge. Only the most agile and responsive measures will alleviate its impact, and help supply chains to navigate the operational and business challenges ahead.
To see the full results from the Everstream Analytics survey, please visit:
Amidst Covid-19, China’s ambitious plan to transform its special enterprise zone into a massive business and innovation hub remain.
In recent years, China launched the world’s longest sea bridge connecting Hong Kong, Macau, and mainland China.
The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, as it is known, spans 36 kilometers and is estimated to have cost over 100 billion yuan (€12.95 billion). At least 15 years in the making, it was also one of the world’s most challenging projects in infrastructure.
In many ways, the mega bridge represents the breadth and scope of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s grand plan to turn Hong Kong, Macau, and nine southern China cities a massive economic and innovation hub.
The dream was that the Greater Bay Area would rival even San Francisco’s Silicon Valley, becoming a global technology innovation center, hosting advanced manufacturing and modern services industries.
All about connectivity
The Chinese government’s goals for the Greater Bay Area are linked heavily to its aims for improving trade connectivity with the rest of the world.
As it stands, China remains a strongly domestic-oriented economy. In the seventh edition of the annual DHL Global Connectedness Index (GCI), the country ranked 70th. Its international flows are comparatively smaller than its structural characteristics (population, GDP per capita, and geography) suggest they could be.
The new GCI report also ranks economies according to their shares in Hong Kong’s flows. Mainland China tops the list with 57 percent, followed by the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore, and Japan. Asian neighbors Taiwan, Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines make up the latter half.
The GCI employs more than 3.5 million data points to track the globalization of 169 countries and territories over the period from 2001 to 2019. It measures each economy’s global connectedness based both on the size of its international flows relative to the size of its domestic activity (‘depth’) and the extent to which its international flows are distributed globally or more narrowly focused (‘breadth’).
Since deeper global connectedness is associated with faster economic growth, China has untapped potential to benefit from strengthening its connections with the rest of the world.
Infrastructure has also been a priority for the country. In Foshan, there have been new transportation hubs, and in Jiangmen and Shenzhen, investments in education to build up the necessary workforce for the GBA.”
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Hong Kong matters
As part of the Greater Bay Area, Hong Kong plays an integral part. The city ranked 25th on the GCI, ranking one notch higher than last year on both its global and regional ranks.
Hong Kong is also listed among the world’s top economies with the highest proportions of flows crossing national borders based on its depth score, calculated via the size of its international flows relative to its internal economy.
The city ranks second and is followed by Belgium, the Netherlands, and Estonia. In addition to Hong Kong’s high global and regional rankings, it also ranked first on financial freedom and third in terms of ease of doing business, which is part of the structural and policy drivers of its connectedness depth.
Chee Choong Ng, Senior Vice President, and Managing Director, DHL Express Hong Kong and Macau said: “Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is already connected to 220 destinations and it is the most international, most cosmopolitan, and most connected city among the GBA members.
“There are mutual benefits in Hong Kong using the GBA as its economic hinterland, with the vast land area and larger talent pool in the GBA region.
“And the other members can leverage on Hong Kong’s strengths: as an internationally recognized financial center, a cosmopolitan city, and a major logistics hub. This is really economics 101 – the Law of Comparative Advantage.”
Challenges remain
Creating an integrated bay area with a combined population of 70 million people is no easy feat. For one thing, there has to be free movement of people, money, and information.
But the GBA is still some way from emerging as an economic powerhouse.
Guangdong Governor Ma Xingrui had said at a forum: “The rules, the processes, the soft power. We have a big gap to close. And it’s a long journey.”
Ng elaborates: “The GBA doesn’t have the common currency challenges of the European Union when the EU was first set up in 1993, but we do face the similar challenges of harmonizing two administrative systems and three customs regions.
“Free flow of talent and green lane logistics for capital and information flow is still very much work in progress.”
Another major challenge is airspace management. There are five airports in the Area and each within one hour flight time, competing for air corridor space.
However, in July last year, the Civil Aviation Authority of China committed to consolidate these airports into a single airport cluster to enhance the region’s overall airspace development.
And many believe that China can tackle these challenges, and they remain upbeat about the GBA’s prospects.
The ongoing boom in e-commerce, accelerated by Covid-19, is also a big factor.
Ng added:” The surge in e-commerce, which grew in one year, in what would typically take four to six years, as a consequence of changes in buying behaviors due to Covid-19.
The surge in e-commerce, and the policies and initiatives under GBA’s ambitious plans, together will grow the economic pie for all the members in the GBA.”
Further investment
Digitalization, automation, and cloud computing have received great investments from both the public and private sectors, particularly in Dongguan, Shenzhen, and Macau.
In the case of Hong Kong, to retain its position as Asia’s leading logistics hub, Hong Kong International Airport is developing into a Three-runway System which will be commissioned in 2024 and the estimated cost is about US$18 billion (€14.8 billion).
“To take advantage of all these developments, our own DHL Central Asia Hub in Hong Kong is now undergoing expansion at an investment of €377 million, to bring it to 47 thousand square meters.
“It will be ready in 2022 to take advantage of additional capacity coming from additional landing slots with the completion of the Three-runway System at HKIA in 2024. We are all set for an exciting growth story!”
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After a turbulent year of Covid-19, supply chains need to quickly mitigate the emerging risks highlighted in the latest report by supply chain risk analytics platform Everstream Analytics.
In its initial months, the coronavirus crisis severely disrupted the movement of people and goods worldwide, upending entire supply chains. Manufacturing operations came to a standstill as most countries implemented lockdowns to curb the spread of Covid-19.
Although most have since found ways to cope with the unending pandemic’s fallout, operational disruptions have hamstrung global supply chains. Containment measures, infection outbreaks, labor unavailability, and component shortages continue to be a drag on business operations.
“The past 12 months have shown us how maintaining resiliency and building agility into our supply chains can help mitigate the impact of a global pandemic. All parts of the supply chain must come together to orchestrate the smooth planning and execution of operations,” said Shehrina Kamal, Global Head of Intelligence Solutions, Everstream Analytics (formerly Resilience360).
“For instance, when lockdowns are lifted and suppliers resume operations, transportation capacity needs to be ready to move those supplies inbound to manufacturing and further on. To do so, organizations must establish better collaboration and coordination, enabled by technology, to move quickly when the need arises,” she added.
This year, the crisis is likely to further influence supply chain and logistics decision-making for companies finding ways to mitigate the risk of disruptions.
Everstream Analytics Annual Risk Report 2021 How has the supply chain risk landscape evolved over the past year, and what are the top risk trends that supply chains should be aware of?
The man behind specialty coffee producer Banz Kofi spills the beans on staying true to his craft and community while breaking new ground in specialty coffee.
In the quaint villages sprawled across the lush Waghi Valley highlands in Papua New Guinea, thousands of locals line up by the roadside to auction off their home-grown coffee cherries. Only the cream of the crop is bought by Banz Kofi, a local coffee business on a mission to empower farmers and share the taste of their hard work with coffee lovers worldwide.
“You’ve got villagers picking their own coffee and auctioning it off to the highest bidder. Now that’s quite unheard of elsewhere in the world,” explained Patrick Killoran, hobbyist turned business owner and founder of the specialty coffee brand.
In the midst of a global pandemic, Banz Kofi has kept on grinding. Its e-commerce platform and a strong partnership with DHL Express has kept the brand’s products traveling from the remote Mount Hagen highlands across the world in a matter of days.
It all began with Killoran’s love of the local product. Having first discovered and immersed himself in the Highlands’ coffee scene, Killoran began sharing his hand-picked coffee hauls with friends and family. Banz Kofi was established in 1990 as a coffee cherry and parchment company producing green beans, before evolving into a coffee roaster in 2010.
Parchment coffee is an intermediate stage in coffee bean processing after removing the pulp of the coffee cherry. Further removing the coffee parchment layer produces green beans, which are then ready to roast.
From tree to roast (Photo: Banz Kofi)
Respecting tradition to ensure quality and fair trade
As he built stronger ties with the community, Killoran’s vision soon turned more strongly towards supporting local growers. “Since commercial plantations slowly disappeared by the 1980s, selling their home-grown coffee roadside has been the way of life for locals who might own anything from a couple of coffee trees to several hectares of land,” he said.
“It’s mostly smallholder coffee. In the highlands, coffee is the biggest source of income for the population,” said Killoran. Papua New Guinea’s coffee industry involves roughly three million citizens— about a third of the population of the island nation.
“I think the less people involved in the supply chain the better for the farmers, hence they will get the full returns of their work,” Killoran added. “Down-stream manufacturing has to be the future for Papua New Guinea.”
Waghi Valley in the Mount Hagen area where Banz Kofi operates (Photo: Banz Kofi)
“Typically, you’d sell to exporters, who would sell to importers, followed by wholesalers, green bean traders, and finally roasters. By then, your coffee has gone through about 10 pairs of hands. My idea was to take that raw coffee and roast it right here,” he said.
Unlike mass-produced coffee, Banz Kofi supports only local farmers who do not use chemical fertilizers and pesticides that threaten natural ecosystems. “We begin with the local women hand-picking the best coffee cherries in the Western Highlands and Jiwaka Provinces, where the beans are grown and cultivated at high altitudes over 4,000 feet, under ideal temperatures, humidity, rainfall levels and in the perfect soil,” explained Killoran.
Ripe coffee cherries being picked (Photo: Banz Kofi)
The coffee beans are then processed, roasted on demand and packed at the Banz Kofi factory located in the Western Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea. Killoran even hinted at a secret recipe for roasting the beans to perfection.
The goal, according to the founder, was this: “Because our coffee is single-origin organic and hand-picked, we have full control. The idea is that if you had a cup of Banz Kofi coffee today and again in 10 years, it would be the same — day in, day out. And our customers have come to expect that level of quality.”
In the process of sun-drying and hand sorting (Photos: Banz Kofi)
Growing into a global seller of specialty coffee
While insisting on traditional methods of picking their premium Arabica beans, Killoran’s less traditional business model energized Banz Kofi’s growth. Leveraging the speed of express logistics, Banz Kofi freshly roasts its hand-selected beans on demand, shipping them to coffee lovers worldwide in just a few days to brew up a fresh cuppa.
With the global pandemic driving consumers online and a growing taste for ethically sourced coffee, Banz Kofi’s unique selling point seems right on point.
“Getting freshly roasted coffee around the world in the ideal amount of time (4-5 days) would not be possible without DHL Express’ very efficent and cost effective air freight network,” said Killoran.
“Our record is that we had coffee go from Mount Hagen, in the middle of the Papua New Guinea Highlands to Tallinn, Estonia in three days,” said Killoran. The founder noted that integrating their website with Shopify and DHL has allowed Banz Kofi’s products to reach international consumers at lightning speed, and at cheaper rates than they can buy specialty coffee locally.
Even in Victoria, Australia, where there was a complete shutdown for Covid-19, Banz Kofi still managed to deliver its coffee to customers within four to five days, according to Killoran.
From Mount Hagen to Banz Kofi lovers in Tallin Estonia in three days (Photos: Banz Kofi)
“Papua New Guinea’s small-to-medium enterprises, like Banz Kofi, are the future,” said Cameron Taylor, Country Manager of DHL Express Papua New Guinea, himself a self-professed fan of the brand’s specialty coffee.
“As a global logistics provider, we’re committed to nurturing and supporting local businesses to grow from start-ups operating in remote parts of the country into successful global business,” Taylor added.
To achieve this, DHL Express has been equipping Papua New Guinea’s small businesses with web development support, online shipping tools like MyDHL+, and cost-effective freight rates. Helping to integrate shipping information onto e-commerce websites has improved transparency for online buyers. On the ground, the logistics provider traverses the island with a reliable network of service locations, as well as a schedule of up to 10 flights a week from Singapore and Brisbane even throughout the pandemic.
“Though trade volume from countries like Papua New Guinea may be smaller, goods are high quality and exotic with many brands being shared simply through word of mouth. Business owners like Patrick are not only supporting the local community, but are also showcasing what this incredible country has to offer on a global stage,” added Taylor.
True to the quality of its brew, Banz Kofi has built a loyal customer base all over the world from Europe to Asia, from North America to the Pacific Islands. They are also the only Papua New Guinean coffee roaster with a HACCP Australia (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) and food safety certification from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which is required for Banz Kofi to ship its coffee products to the U.S. The brand’s beans have even made the long-haul trip to the White House.
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For this recognition and for helping Banz Kofi to gaining exposure through international trade shows, Killoran credits entities like the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID), Pacific Trade Invest (PTI), and the Pacific Horticultural and Agricultural Market Access (PHAMA) Plus Program.
Papua New Guinea’s highlands are home to traditional tribes seeking to protect the island’s cultural diversity. (Photo: Shutterstock)
“Over ninety percent of the people we employ are Papua New Guinean women from the local community,” said Killoran. “We run a coffee shop called the Kofi Kave that only employs women who, for various reasons, find it difficult to be employed elsewhere. Many of them didn’t finish school or have few marketable skills, so we hire and train them, hoping they can move on to better employment in the future.”
By doing so, the company is helping to tackle the gender employment imbalance in the community. And as Banz Kofi continues to expand, more women and local farmers will benefit from its success.
From a DHL perspective, “seeing Banz Kofi helping the growers and pickers in the community, putting their children through school and stabilizing families with employment opportunities — these positive outcomes are exactly what our purpose of connecting people and improving lives is all about,” said Taylor.
The next frontier for Banz Kofi, said its founder, is to strengthen its Internet presence. “We want to use all the tools we can to get our brand out there,” Killoran said.
“If we can do that, I’m really confident that we can achieve some great things together.”
Embracing e-commerce at the onset of the pandemic helped MSMEs pull through the crisis, but more needs to be done to sustain growth in the long term.
In traditional businesses across different sectors, e-commerce has often been regarded as the ‘up-and-coming’, or ‘the next big thing’, seldom assuming the lead role as a company’s main retail channel.
For many such companies, the shift to e-commerce has always been met with resistance for reasons such as legacy processes or traditional mindsets, at least until the Covid-19 pandemic hit.
The global crisis turned the tide against these businesses, from multinationals to micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), who found themselves racing against time to digitize their operations — only because this time, it was necessary.
Lockdowns swept across Southeast Asia (SEA), which has largely kept the pandemic under control, albeit with occasional surges in new cases. With control measures limiting movements, consumers have naturally turned to e-commerce in droves to fulfill basic needs such as shopping for daily necessities.
The pandemic has single-handedly turbo-charged a major shift from brick-and-mortar retail to e-commerce, and we were at the forefront witnessing this transformation in action. In this article, I will share more about the important lessons for MSMEs to take on board to flourish.
A worker cleaning Kuala Lumpur’s empty streets during Malaysia’s Movement Control Order (MCO) lockdown last year
At the peak of the pandemic in the second quarter last year, we saw a near-immediate 40 to 60 percent growth in our volumes from key Southeast Asia markets.
Key to driving this growth were MSMEs, which account for more than 90 percent of establishments in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and contribute to 30 to 53 percent of the region’s GDP.
It is abundantly clear just how enormous the potential is for MSMEs to grow in the highly attractive region, where e-commerce gross merchandise volume (GMV) is expected to reach US$172 billion (€141 billion) by 2025.
While major marketplaces like Lazada and Shopee take the lion’s share of e-commerce revenue, MSMEs can still tap into a burgeoning population of digitally savvy users who have adopted and will continue using e-commerce as their go-to channel for purchases.
Success beyond Covid-19
Those who have embraced digitalization and e-commerce are reaping the rewards. A recent study showed that two in five small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that implemented digitalization initiatives in 2020 had stronger revenue growth than non-adopters.
Few would argue that the benefits of e-commerce far outweigh the risks. But for MSMEs to succeed in the long run, they have to be resilient.
E-commerce is a fast-moving, cut-throat sector where new trends are bound to emerge, and new competitors will eventually join the fray. Without improvements or new offerings, staying competitive or even surviving in the marketplace will be a tough endeavor.
With chatbots, businesses can provide 24/7 customer support.
For MSMEs running e-commerce sites, developing the digital infrastructure by adopting new technologies is perhaps the easiest way to offer customers an improved online shopping experience. New tools such as chatbots and live chats allow MSMEs to better interact with their customers, adding a touch of personalization while increasing efficiency when dealing with large transaction volumes.
Having an automated chatbot to handle incoming customer support queries will allow quick resolution to simple problems, making it an ideal setup for MSMEs rather than setting up a labor-intensive and costly call center from scratch.
Realistically, MSMEs do not have to be the first to jump on the bandwagon for latest technological upgrades. They can simply follow the lead of larger players who have successfully implemented these changes, before evaluating which best practices to learn from and emulate.
Back to basics
At the heart of these improvements is the desire to offer a more seamless customer experience. Often, this boils down to the basics.
Whether it is planning for a complete digital transformation, adding new features, or just a regular refreshing of the website, MSMEs have to ask themselves tough questions on how it improves the overall customer experience to address the fundamentals of their product offering.
Is there room to improve the site’s navigation and user experience? Could there be an extra button, or could a page be designed better by including a shortcut? Would offering more e-wallets and payment methods make it more convenient for our customers?
Constantly challenging the status quo can keep MSMEs competitive and help build stronger affinity with loyal customers.
According to a DHL Express B2B e-commerce whitepaper, B2B e-commerce businesses are following online retail platforms in providing multiple delivery options to meet different cost, transit time and/or service requirements.
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This comes as no surprise. Customers, regardless of sectors, expect robust logistics solutions that support their evolving growth needs, be it for domestic or international deliveries. With 11 markets and a population of 655 million, SEA itself is a massive region to cover.
At some point, MSMEs will likely also venture further in their next stage of growth and we have to be ready for that. Besides supporting our customers with the right solutions, we also constantly keep tabs on the latest e-commerce developments across the region so we can provide them with accurate, timely updates.
The regulatory environment, in particular, can be a potential minefield to navigate. It is imperative that MSMEs stay abreast of the legal and regulatory framework governing e-commerce transactions to avoid running afoul of the law while juggling their plans for growth.
For instance, new business regulations in ASEAN economies such as Indonesia, Vietnam and Cambodia have been enacted to regulate competition in the domestic markets from both local and foreign businesses. Other cybersecurity laws that restrict data flow across borders also present obstacles for businesses looking to expand their international footprint.
Embracing e-commerce may have been a significant step for MSMEs amid the pandemic, but sustaining their growth — and building on it — will truly prove their mettle.
One thing is for sure though: MSMEs will continue to remain a critical node to the economy. And as a global logistics provider, we will do our utmost as a reliable partner empowering them to succeed.
Civil wars, floods, sanctions, and the Covid-19 pandemic may have stalled Sudan’s economy, but a new era of change is helping the country move forward.
After years of war and conflict, floods have threatened to bring famine to Sudan’s Blue Nile State, nearly 600 kilometers south-east of the capital Khartoum. In 2020, a wetter-than-usual rainy season caused the Nile River and its tributaries to reach their highest levels in almost 100 years.
According to a report by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), widespread flooding has claimed at least 100 lives and damaged more than 110,000 homes. With minimal livestock, shelter and crops, the lives of millions of Sudanese hang in the balance.
“In Sudan, we’re not just in the business of delivering — we’re in the business of saving lives. A large part of our work involves working with aid relief agencies to handle and transport relief goods like medicine, food and water to people in need,” said Adel Moustafa, Country Manager, DHL Express and DHL Global Forwarding Sudan.
“Even when it seems impossible and when all the odds are stacked against us, we always pull through because of the dedication and perseverance of the team.”
The floods may have derailed Sudan’s plans for growth, but a peace deal, local partnerships, and increased connectivity with the world are helping the war-torn nation get back on its feet.
Beset by a 22-year civil war, floods, and Covid-19
Despite having a wealth of oil reserves, decades of fighting have made Sudan one of the world’s least developed countries.
Factions within the nation — mainly the Christian and indigenous Black Africans in the South against the Muslim Arabs in the North — have clashed over issues ranging from natural resources control to grazing rights and the ownership of oil reserves.
An aerial view of the Nile River flood that hit Khartoum, the capital of Sudan (Photo: Shutterstock)
Political and border disputes have further added to the country’s volatile atmosphere, where nearly 47 percent of the population live below the poverty line. Public debt in 2019 stood at €60 billion, more than double the size of the country’s economy at that time.
The catastrophic floods that swept across Sudan in July 2020 — one of the worst in over three decades — and the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic have only exacerbated problems. As flooding and landslides triggered by torrential downpours destroyed hundreds of thousands of homes and damaged large tracts of farmland, the Sudanese government declared a three-month national state of emergency in September.
The destruction of farms, in particular, compounded the country’s food insecurity issues as prices of basic foods like bread and sugar soared. Being shut off from the rest of the world has also contributed to rising unemployment rates and falling exports in the country.
Opening up to recovery
But for all the hard-hitting blows that 2020 delivered, there were several monumental and favorable developments.
After 27 years, Sudan was finally removed from the U.S. State Sponsor of Terrorism list — a move that denied it access to desperately-needed debt relief and foreign financing.
This has had a positive impact on the country’s investments. For example, foreign direct investments (FDI) grew by US$190.7 million (€157 million) in September 2020, compared to an increase of US$116.3 million (€95.8 million) in the previous quarter. This upward momentum is expected to continue, with FDI predicted to reach US$253.16 million (€208.5 million) this year.
“Aging infrastructure and the lack of investment have slowed development, but the government has been doing more to improve the country’s connectivity with the wider world, especially now with the sanctions lifted,” explained Moustafa.
It has set aside US$300 million (€247 million) for a 10-year plan to develop Port Sudan’s facilities, while a new Chinese-built seaport for shipping livestock in Haidob, south of Port Sudan, is nearing completion.
According to the latest DHL Global Connectedness Index (GCI), a study measuring the development of trade, capital, information, and people flows at the global, regional, and national levels, international flows helped cushion the blow of economic distress between 2017 and 2019. Sudan’s GDP shrank significantly over that period, but imports and other inward flows held up comparatively well.
More recent data highlight positive growth of Sudan’s imports, which was up 11.9 percent year-on-year in September 2020. Additionally, trading volumes in Sudan’s stock market have been growing in recent years.
“With its strategic location, Sudan also carries the potential of being a leading logistical hub in the region. The country is well-positioned to facilitate the distribution of goods to neighboring landlocked countries including Chad, Mali, and Central African Republic for instance,” explained Hennie Heymans, CEO of DHL Express Sub Saharan Africa.
Pulling through the pandemic
However, for the country to fulfill its potential, they first need to pull out all stops to contain the pandemic.
In December 2020, the Sudanese Ministry of Health announced a rollout of 8.4 million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine. Scheduled to take place in the first quarter this year, the initiative will help curb infection numbers and help the country get back on its feet.
In preparation, Moustafa and his team at DHL Express and DHL Global Forwarding Sudan have provided consultation to the local government on the key procedures and frameworks involved in delivering the vaccines. This includes advice on handling techniques, logistical plans, and efficient delivery solutions to support vaccine distribution across the country.
“Having close collaboration with our global logistics network and establishing the right partnerships with our local partners on the ground will play a key role in driving the country forward, especially in times like these,” added Heymans.
“Both geographically and culturally, we’re confident that Sudan has what it takes to succeed in its critical transition. As a network business, DHL remains ready to lend all the support required to Sudan to embark on this path of recovery and growth.”
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[A look back at the trends and new normal of 2021] => A look back at the trends and new normal of 2021
[As we bid farewell to 2021, we look at the trends that have disrupted and evolved the world this past year.] => 2021年に別れを告げるにあたり、この1年で世界を混乱させ進化させてきたトレンドを見ていきます。
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[From shipping containers to computer chips, the pandemic set in motion a chain reaction that impacted numerous industries, which in turn struggled to keep business going while adapting to remote and online operations.
Confronting these challenges, some countries in the region prioritized their plans for infrastructural development, in the hope of increasing trade connectivity and smoother operations.
China, for instance, did not alter its plans for a global technology innovation center in the Greater Bay Area, with advanced manufacturing and modern services industries meant to rival that of San Francisco’s Silicon Valley (3 March 2021).] => コンテナの出荷からコンピュータチップに至るまで、パンデミックは連鎖反応を引き起こし、多くの業界に影響を与えました。その結果、リモートやオンラインの操作に適応しながらビジネスを継続するのに苦労しました。
これらの課題に直面して、一部の地域の国では、貿易の接続性を高め、業務を円滑にすることを期待して、インフラ開発の計画を優先しました。
例えば中国では、サンフランシスコのシリコンバレーに匹敵するような、高度な映像業と近代的なサービス産業を備えたグローバルな技術革新センターを、グレーターベイエリアに建設する計画を変更しませんでした（2021年3月3日）。
[On the other hand, Taiwan faced a crisis with Chipaggedon, partly due to being caught in the tech war between China and the U.S. This trade war, combined with one of the worst droughts Taiwan has ever faced, not to mention Covid-19, severely disrupted production in the world’s chipmaking factory.
As the global chip shortage crippled other sectors, logistics partners sought to mitigate the crisis by strengthening supply chain processes, hoping to build more flexible and streamlined operations for the future (13 September 2021).] => 一方、台湾は、米中貿易戦争に巻き込まれたこともあり、チッパゲドンの危機に直面しました。この貿易戦争は、新型コロナウイルスは言うまでもなく、台湾がこれまで直面した中で最悪の干ばつと相まって、深刻なものとなりました。世界の半導体製造工場で生産が中断される事態になりました。世界的な半導体不足が他の産業を不自由にする中、物流企業は、将来に向けてより柔軟で合理化されたオペレーションを構築することを期待してサプライチェーンプロセスを強化することによって危機を緩和しよう としました。 (2021年9月13日).
[Consolidating the lessons learned throughout a chaotic pandemic-ridden year, Everstream Analytics annual report, published on 23 March 2021, detailed the emerging risks that need to be mitigated when strengthening supply chains.] => パンデミックに見舞われ混沌とした1年を通して得られた教訓を集約し、2021年3月23日に発表されたEverstream Analyticsの年次報告書では、 サプライチェーンを強化する際に軽減させる必要がある新たなリスク について述べられています。
[Adapting to digital platforms
Soon after the onset of the global pandemic, many micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) accelerated their adoption of e-commerce in the hope of tiding their businesses through Covid-19 lockdowns.
While there were inevitable casualties, the pandemic has also acted as a catalyst for many entrepreneurs to launch or expand their businesses, pivoting towards e-commerce to reach a global audience.
For example, Hong Kong celebrity chef Grace Choy was one of many business owners to take a leap of faith and set up her private dining kitchen in Tokyo. The fruits of her labor, Choy Choy kitchen, has since been bringing authentic Cantonese cuisine to the world, including a new line of savory sauces (27 April 2021).] =>
デジタルプラットフォームへの適応
世界的な大流行が始まった直後には、多くの零細・中小企業（MSME）は、新型コロナのロックダウンを乗り切るために、Ｅコマースの導入を加速させました。
犠牲者が出ることは避けられなかった一方で、パンデミックは多くの起業家にとって、グローバルな顧客層を獲得するためにＥコマースに軸足を移し、ビジネスを立ち上げたり拡大するきっかけをもたらしました。
例えば香港の著名なシェフ、グレース・チョイが東京にオープンさせたプライベートダイニングキッチン、「Choy Choy Kitchen」 では、ＸＯ醤の海外販売を通じて本格的な広東料理を世界中に届けています。 (2021年4月27日).
[Traditional businesses have also changed with the times.
For over a decade, Masashi Okamoto has pioneered the digital archival and production of Japanese comics and graphic novels, also known as manga for some of the world's most successful, longest-running manga publications. Our story in October explored how the Manga-Art Heritage project has been leveraging digital tools and an international e-commerce network to mine its rich archives (11 October 2021), turning original manga illustrations into collectible art for an international market unable to visit Japan during the pandemic.] => 伝統的なビジネスも変化しました。
集英社の岡本正史氏は、世界で最も成功し長く続いているマンガとして知られている日本のコミックやグラフィックノベルのデジタルアーカイブ制作のパイオニアです。10月の記事では、マンガ・アートヘリテージと題したプロジェクトが、デジタルと越境Ｅコマースを活用して世界のマーケットに向けてマンガのオリジナル原画作品を、コレクターズアートに昇華している事例を紹介しました。（2021年10月11日）
[Similarly, Papa New Guinea coffee brand Banz Kofi has evolved from a passion project to a home-grown business empowering local farmers. With over 30 years of history, the single-origin specialty coffee brand has kept on grinding even during a global pandemic, leveraging its strong e-commerce platform to share the beans of their labor with coffee lovers worldwide (2 July 2021).
As the shift from brick-and-mortar stores to e-commerce becomes permanent, resilience is key for these small businesses as we are not quite out of the woods yet (25 June 2021).] => 同様に、パプア・ニューギニアのコーヒーブランドBanz Kofiは、情熱的なプロジェクトから、地元の農家に活力を与える自家製ビジネスへと進化しています。30年以上の歴史を持つこのシングルオリジンのスペシャルティーコーヒーブランドは、世界的なパンデミックの中でも豆を挽き続け、強力なeコマースプラットフォームを活用して、 労働から生まれたコーヒー豆を、世界中のコーヒー愛好家に届けています。(2021年7月2日).
実店舗からEコマースへの移行が恒久的になるにつれ、まだ危機から完全に脱していない現在、これらの中小企業にとっては、レジリエンスが重要なカギ となります。 (2021年6月25日)
[The impact on developing nations
While no country has been spared, the developing nations have borne the brunt of the pandemic.
Sudan, in particular has had a turbulent year. Covid-19 has been a fresh obstacle for a country riven by decades of civil wars, floods and sanctions.
Things, however, seem to be looking up for Sudan as its removal in late 2020 from the U.S. Department of State’s list of State Sponsors of Terrorism opened up access to desperately-needed debt relief and foreign investment. After 27 years, local partnerships, a peace deal, and increased connectivity in the world are helping the country move forward to a hopeful future (8 April 2021).
But for many developing countries, a road out of the pandemic is obstructed by the struggle to obtain access to vaccinations, derailing the world’s aim of having ten billion vaccine doses rolled out by the end of 2021.
The great vaccine rollout has been set in motion, but it is happening too slowly for less-developed countries to get them back on track (11 June 2021). With the uneven distribution of vaccines and new virus strains emerging, the war against the coronavirus is far from over.] =>
途上国への影響
どの国も被害を免れてはいませんが、中でも発展途上国がパンデミックの矢面に立たされてしまっています。
特にスーダンにとっては激動の１年となりました。数十年にわたる内戦、洪水、制裁によって荒廃した国にとって、新型コロナウイルスは新たな障害となりました。
しかし、2020年末に米国国務省のテロ支援国家リストから外され、切実に必要とされていた債務救済と海外投資へのアクセスが可能になったことで、スーダンの状況は好転しているようです。27年の歳月を経て、ローカルパートナーシップ、和平交渉、世界における接続性の向上が、同国が希望に満ちた未来へと前進するのを後押ししています。（2021年4月8日）。
しかし、多くの途上国にとって、パンデミックから抜け出す道はワクチン接種を確保する闘いによって妨げられ、2021年末までに100億回分のワクチンを実現させるという世界の目標が頓挫しています。
ワクチンを展開する大きな動きははじまりましたが、途上国にとっては遅すぎる出来事となっています。 (2021年6月11日). ワクチンの偏在や新たな変異ウイルスの出現など、コロナウイルスとの闘いはまだまだ終わりそうにありません。
[The two years since the onset of Covid-19 have rocked the global supply chain. The knock-on effects of shortages, pandemic restrictions, and bottlenecks have left few industries intact. The global economy was heavily disrupted, more so for developing countries, which have been hit the hardest, their crumbling economies reducing incomes and shortfalls in infrastructure limiting access to vaccines.
While the pandemic has presented unprecedented challenges for smaller businesses, many owners have successfully pivoted towards e-commerce to reach out to customers new and old. Digital operations are now the new normal, as online shopping sites replace brick-and-mortar stores worldwide. Such changes may outlast the pandemic.
To mark the end of this eventful year, we take a tour through our most-read stories that have resonated with you in 2021:
The trickle-down effect
According to a survey conducted in March 2021 by supply chain risk analytics platform, Everstream Analytics, professionals from various sectors report that the crisis has been extremely pervasive, affecting almost every industry across different regions (4 March 2021).] => 新型コロナウイルスの発生から２年、世界のサプライチェーンは大きく揺らいだ。品不足、パンデミックによる規制、ボトルネックなどの影響のより、無傷で済んだ産業はほとんどない。世界経済は大きく混乱し、特に途上国では大きな打撃を受け、経済の崩壊による所得の減少とインフラの不足により、ワクチン確保が制限されました。
パンデミックは中小企業にとって未曾有の困難となりましたが、多くの経営者がEコマースへの移行を成功させ、新旧の顧客にアプローチしています。世界中の実店舗がオンライン・ショッピング・サイトに取って代わられる中、今やデジタル・オペレーションが新たな常識となっています。このような変化は、パンデミックよりも長く続くかもしれません。
この波乱に満ちた年の終わりに、2021年に最も読まれ、皆様の心に響いたストーリーをご紹介します。
トリクルダウン効果
サプライチェーンリスク分析プラットフォームであるEverstream Analyticsが2021年3月に実施した調査によると、様々な分野の専門家が、危機は極めて広範囲に及び、異なる地域のほぼすべての産業に影響を与えていると報告しています（2021年3月4日）。
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[The two years since the onset of Covid-19 have rocked the global supply chain. The knock-on effects of shortages, pandemic restrictions, and bottlenecks have left few industries intact. The global economy was heavily disrupted, more so for developing countries, which have been hit the hardest, their crumbling economies reducing incomes and shortfalls in infrastructure limiting access to vaccines.
While the pandemic has presented unprecedented challenges for smaller businesses, many owners have successfully pivoted towards e-commerce to reach out to customers new and old. Digital operations are now the new normal, as online shopping sites replace brick-and-mortar stores worldwide. Such changes may outlast the pandemic.
To mark the end of this eventful year, we take a tour through our most-read stories that have resonated with you in 2021:
The trickle-down effect
According to a survey conducted in March 2021 by supply chain risk analytics platform, Everstream Analytics, professionals from various sectors report that the crisis has been extremely pervasive, affecting almost every industry across different regions (4 March 2021).
RELATED ARTICLESOne year after Covid-19 struck, how have supply chains been impacted?In a survey by Everstream Analytics, supply chain professionals across different sectors and regions reveal how the pandemic has impacted their operations.From shipping containers to computer chips, the pandemic set in motion a chain reaction that impacted numerous industries, which in turn struggled to keep business going while adapting to remote and online operations.
Confronting these challenges, some countries in the region prioritized their plans for infrastructural development, in the hope of increasing trade connectivity and smoother operations.
China, for instance, did not alter its plans for a global technology innovation center in the Greater Bay Area, with advanced manufacturing and modern services industries meant to rival that of San Francisco’s Silicon Valley (3 March 2021).
RELATED ARTICLESThe Greater Bay Area: How will China’s answer to Silicon Valley push on?Amidst Covid-19, China’s ambitious plan to transform its special enterprise zone into a massive business and innovation hub remain.On the other hand, Taiwan faced a crisis with Chipaggedon, partly due to being caught in the tech war between China and the U.S. This trade war, combined with one of the worst droughts Taiwan has ever faced, not to mention Covid-19, severely disrupted production in the world’s chipmaking factory.
As the global chip shortage crippled other sectors, logistics partners sought to mitigate the crisis by strengthening supply chain processes, hoping to build more flexible and streamlined operations for the future (13 September 2021).
RELATED ARTICLES‘Chipageddon’: How Taiwan is battling the global chip shortageSemiconductors are the lifeblood of the modern world, but now there is a critical shortage worldwide and Taiwan is at the center of it.Consolidating the lessons learned throughout a chaotic pandemic-ridden year, Everstream Analytics annual report, published on 23 March 2021, detailed the emerging risks that need to be mitigated when strengthening supply chains.
RELATED ARTICLES5 emerging risk trends for global supply chains to watch in 2021After a turbulent year of Covid-19, supply chains need to quickly mitigate the emerging risks highlighted in a report by Everstream Analytics.Adapting to digital platforms
Soon after the onset of the global pandemic, many micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) accelerated their adoption of e-commerce in the hope of tiding their businesses through Covid-19 lockdowns.
While there were inevitable casualties, the pandemic has also acted as a catalyst for many entrepreneurs to launch or expand their businesses, pivoting towards e-commerce to reach a global audience.
For example, Hong Kong celebrity chef Grace Choy was one of many business owners to take a leap of faith and set up her private dining kitchen in Tokyo. The fruits of her labor, Choy Choy kitchen, has since been bringing authentic Cantonese cuisine to the world, including a new line of savory sauces (27 April 2021).
RELATED ARTICLESThis Hong Kong-born chef shows there are no borders in the world of good foodIn pursuit of culinary greatness, chef Grace Choy is tapping on the power of reinvention and efficient logistics to connect the world through food.Traditional businesses have also changed with the times.
For over a decade, Masashi Okamoto has pioneered the digital archival and production of Japanese comics and graphic novels, also known as manga for some of the world’s most successful, longest-running manga publications. Our story in October explored how the Manga-Art Heritage project has been leveraging digital tools and an international e-commerce network to mine its rich archives (11 October 2021), turning original manga illustrations into collectible art for an international market unable to visit Japan during the pandemic.
RELATED ARTICLESDigitalization and e-commerce turning the page for manga and Japanese artistsJapan’s manga is massively popular overseas, but getting the artwork safely to fans required some original thinking.Similarly, Papa New Guinea coffee brand Banz Kofi has evolved from a passion project to a home-grown business empowering local farmers. With over 30 years of history, the single-origin specialty coffee brand has kept on grinding even during a global pandemic, leveraging its strong e-commerce platform to share the beans of their labor with coffee lovers worldwide (2 July 2021).
As the shift from brick-and-mortar stores to e-commerce becomes permanent, resilience is key for these small businesses as we are not quite out of the woods yet (25 June 2021).
RELATED ARTICLESNew possibilities brewing for Papua New Guinea coffee with express logisticsPatrick Killoran, founder of Banz Kofi from Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea, talks about the brand's values and growth vision in partnership with DHL ExpressRELATED ARTICLESMSMEs survived Covid-19 with e-commerce. Now it’s time to thriveEmbracing e-commerce at the onset of the pandemic helped MSMEs pull through the crisis, but more needs to be done to sustain growth in the long term.The impact on developing nations
While no country has been spared, the developing nations have borne the brunt of the pandemic.
Sudan, in particular has had a turbulent year. Covid-19 has been a fresh obstacle for a country riven by decades of civil wars, floods and sanctions.
Things, however, seem to be looking up for Sudan as its removal in late 2020 from the U.S. Department of State’s list of State Sponsors of Terrorism opened up access to desperately-needed debt relief and foreign investment. After 27 years, local partnerships, a peace deal, and increased connectivity in the world are helping the country move forward to a hopeful future (8 April 2021).
But for many developing countries, a road out of the pandemic is obstructed by the struggle to obtain access to vaccinations, derailing the world’s aim of having ten billion vaccine doses rolled out by the end of 2021.
The great vaccine rollout has been set in motion, but it is happening too slowly for less-developed countries to get them back on track (11 June 2021). With the uneven distribution of vaccines and new virus strains emerging, the war against the coronavirus is far from over.
RELATED ARTICLESFrom decades of unrest to renewed hope for peace: Sudan’s path to recoveryCivil wars, floods, sanctions, and the Covid-19 pandemic may have stalled Sudan’s economy, but a new era of change is helping the country move forward. RELATED ARTICLESTo win the race against Covid-19, enabling access to vaccinations is keyAs the Covid-19 pandemic continues to turn up in fresh waves, DHL has outlined 10 steps to prepare supply chains to support the quick rollout of vaccines.] =>
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