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How supply chain leaders can prepare for an uncertain future

By Jörg Junghanns, Digital Supply Chain Practice Director, Europe, for Business Services at Capgemini
The fallout from COVID-19 meant supply chain disruption for the majority of Fortune 1000 companies...

In the immediate aftermath of the virus hitting, supply chain leaders were focused on adjustment and survival. Now, with a “new normal” emerging, the question on most supply chain leaders’ minds are, what’s next, and how do we prepare for it?

Traditional supply chain processes are in question

Traditional business models are being challenged and some – perhaps many – may be rendered obsolete in the wake of the pandemic. One clear example is the as-a-service model, which penetrated the supply chain function in recent years. With people working from home, pay-per-use has lost favor to ownership, meaning the transformation journey and the supply chain that underpins it are now in question.

The change in working practices brought on by the pandemic has similar implications for the supply chain. Lockdowns have taken the technology to facilitate online meetings and to enable teams to collaborate on a shared screen into the mainstream. When businesses start to return to normal, many employees are going to want to keep this approach in place – at least for some of the time. This means re-assessing how employees work and how much automation and digitalization is needed to support these practices.

Fulfillment will also feel the repercussions of the pandemic. With business and leisure air travel decreasing, last mile delivery is being challenged. Around 40–50% of air cargo is belly freight, carried in the holds of commercial passenger flights. Will fulfillment increasingly depend on dedicated cargo flights, or will goods be shipped more frequently by land and sea? Perhaps, supply chains may even shorten, as organizations choose suppliers who are closer to home.

Preparing for an uncertain future

With so many questions unanswered, it can be difficult for supply chain leaders to know what steps to take next. To do nothing means being unprepared, and to do too much means banking on fluctuations that may not happen.

The key, then, is not to prepare for an unknown future, but to prepare your enterprise to be ready to tackle whatever may come by fostering supply chain resilience and agility. There are four approaches your organization can take:

  • Develop or enhance monitoring capabilities: Weather disruption, blockages and strikes can be proactively managed and sometimes anticipated by creating best-in-class digital planning capabilities. Implementing control tower solutions across your supply chain delivers real-time visibility so that you can react to changes as they occur. These monitoring capabilities will be a huge competitive advantage as we enter the new normal, embedding flexibility and agility into the supply chain.
  • Leverage and master supply chain data: Bottlenecks in supply chain processes directly affect the agility of your operations and, in the long run, impact resilience. Company silos and inefficient supply chain master data management disrupt operations and tie up valuable resources. By using intelligent automation, data can be managed centrally, optimizing operations across all major supply chain disciplines.
  • Optimize the supplier landscape: Supplier risks like bankruptcy or compliance issues are more potent than ever. However, there are ways to manage these changes proactively to avoid bearing the brunt of a domino effect. One method is using blockchain to create instantaneous information-sharing across all partners, acting as a security buffer against these occurrences. This includes certifying institutions and providing transparency to all actors.
  • Create buffers to foster agility: Changes in regulations can be addressed quickly by having scalable, agile teams ready to handle the operational impact of any expected or unexpected amendments. It’s more important than ever to have these teams on standby, so that organizations are prepared to react to any changes in the global landscape.

If the pandemic has shown us anything it is that we can never know what is going to come next; however, this does not mean that prosperity has to suffer. By focusing on creating agility and resilience, built on solid data practices, supply chain leaders can create an organization that is able to adapt to changing conditions and differentiate itself in the market.

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DHL seeks to spur European healthcare industry into action

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Follow @SamJermy and @SupplyChainD on Twitter. A new white paper commissioned by DHL, the worlds leading logistics company, examines how changes in t...

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A new white paper commissioned by DHL, the world’s leading logistics company, examines how changes in the European healthcare market are impacting supply chain models. The report ‘Adding value and reducing costs: Transforming the European medical device supply chain’ explains what modifications medical device supply chains must undergo in order to survive in today’s new healthcare environment and ensure first-class service for patient care.

RELATED READ: DHL: Collaboration is crucial to boosting trade in Africa

The European medical device industry is weathering a perfect storm which is shifting the business paradigm. Value-based healthcare, cost and margin pressures, and increasing regulatory and compliance requirements characterise modern European healthcare operations. These dynamics are forcing manufacturers to reevaluate their supply chain operations to remain competitive, and continue supporting healthcare providers by putting their patients first.

Susanne Amholt, DHL Supply Chain’s Vice President for Business Development, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Europe, said: “The pressures facing the European medical device industry are not new: what’s changing is their intensity and momentum.

“We understand the regulatory and quality assurance environment which is rapidly adding new layers of complexity and cost to the medical device supply chain at a time when pressure to cut costs - from governments, payers, healthcare providers and patients - has never been greater. Meanwhile, there are significant differences in markets and operations.

“Illness patterns in the emerging Eastern European markets are starting to match those in the mature Western European countries, but product preferences, payer mechanisms, regulations and distribution channels continue to differ widely by country. These practices vary country-by-country, making Europe a very complex market to serve.” continued Amholt.

The white paper discusses: the current state of the market; how trends impact the European medical device supply chain; and what new supply chain strategies, practices and solutions are available to address these developments. Outlined in the white paper are four important strategies that medical device and life science companies can implement to address these changes:

  1. Segmenting supply chains by product value: Segmentation includes tailoring the mode of transportation and warehousing and the distribution channels in each country, according to the type and category of medical device. Low-value, high-volume consumer medical devices may be transported by ocean, long-haul road freight and faster, higher cost modes for 'emergency' situations. From a network perspective, these same products may be distributed via regional distribution centers or cross-dock facilities located in closer proximity to the end market.

  1. Creating a direct to customer channel: To reduce costs and increase profits, manufacturers are beginning to look at serving certain customers direct. This approach provides an alternative to the traditional distributor-intermediary model and connects businesses more directly with patients. However, the decision of going direct versus through a distributer is highly reliant on several factors, including attributes such as cost of product, security needs and number of final distribution points.

  1. Leveraging shared-use distribution centers: Under a shared services solution, multiple manufacturers house their product with a single third party logistics service provider (3PL) in a shared network of facilities and transportation capacity, which streamlines the supply chain for manufacturers and their customers.

  1. Outsourcing logistics to a third party: Outsourcing the logistics activities and operations to a 3PL with expertise in managing medical device supply chains frees up the manufacturer to focus on its core business – developing and producing medical devices. It enhances flexibility by tapping into the capabilities portfolio, infrastructure and expertise of a global 3PL – rather than trying to build and maintain those assets and processes in-house.

The white paper was prepared by Lisa Harrington, President of the lharrington group LLC. She said: “The time has come to re-think the European medical device operating model in general and the supply chain in particular. Leading manufacturers are doing just that. They are working with their logistics service providers to reengineer their supply chains to embrace outsourcing solutions, shared services and other supply chain solutions. Meeting the twin challenges of reducing costs and delivering on service commitments is not an easy task. However, with the right partnerships, it can be done in a manner where everyone wins, including the ultimate customer and the patient.”

DHL’s portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. With more than 325,000 employees in over 220 countries and territories worldwide, they connect people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global trade flows. DHL is part of Deutsche Post DHL Group. The Group generated revenues of more than €56 billion in 2014.

You can download the ‘Adding value and reducing costs: Transforming the European medical device supply chain’ white paper here:

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We are in the process of simplifying email account setup at Fused!

From now on, you can use the following settings:

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You can simplify that even more by using mail.fused.com for everything, but that can make troubleshooting a little more difficult in the future.

We encourage you to use the new simplified server names, but your existing settings (like s#.fused.com) will continue to work. However, if you are using mail.[yourdomain.com] you will almost certainly get Certificate Mismatch warnings. This is expected; either reconfigure mail client with the simplified server names, or accept the certificate, ensuring it's been issued by "Sectigo RSA Domain Validation Secure Server CA" and containing "fused.com" in its subject name.

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Select an existing object that has a variance on the Folders page of the Project tab, and select Edit Variance from the actions list.
If the selected objects are not available for change, either because they are checked out, or are not able to be changed, an error message displays.
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3. Select Affected Objects — For identifying the affected objects that are involved with the variance. Only those objects that are shared to the same project can be selected.
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  • Virtual background: Standard thin clients may not meet system requirements to use virtual backgrounds in meetings. Optimized thin clients with sufﬁcient processing power are supported.
  • Dual monitor mode: Given the limited processing capabilities of VDI hardware and the demands that dual monitor mode requires, this feature is not currently supported for VDI.
  • Gallery view with 49 participants: The Zoom VDI Client supports 6 to 49 video streams, depending on the hardware. Support for up to 49 video streams was added in release 5.9.6. For more information, please visit the Support article on how to calculate the number of video streams for VDI Clients.
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  • Optimize video for screen sharing: The VDI Client is optimized for screen sharing at a low frame rate to maintain server performance, which can produce choppy animated content when sharing from a virtual desktop.
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  • Peer-to-peer connections: Because of the intended optimized connection for the VDI Client with the plug-in, the VDI Client will never establish a P2P connection and will always connect to the cloud.

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You always can rely on Americans trying to come up with a sports supplement that will make them better and look better. However, not many pre workouts have stood the test of time like Jack3d.

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Our rating: 9 / 10

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  • Available in 3 flavors
  • Is blended healthily
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  • This product is not intended for children under 15 years of age
  • It can cause nausea for some people

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If you have searched for prenatal workout supplements options there are some that come recommended, particularly this one thanks to its promise of healthy ingredients.Users state that they did not get any sexual side effectand they were able to get back to their daily activities with no problem.

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  • Good for energy without any jittery feeling afterward.
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It also has no added colors, and it’s certified organic. It has a lot of unique ingredients that are not found in many other pre work-out powders. One of them is called “no-stimulant-jittery-trying-to-hard”. It’s only found in this powder.

It tastes really good too. It has a soft berry flavor and it mixes really well in a cup or water bottle. It’s very important to mix this pre-workout powder with a spoon, it will dissolve much easier. You might even find it lightly chalky when you mix it.

3. ORGANIC MUSCLE #1 Rated Organic Pre Workout Powder– Natural Vegan Keto Pre-Workout & Organic Energy Supplement

Our rating: 8 / 10

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  • Good taste
  • Good value
  • Free samples

  • Limited number of reviews for this product.

Organic Muscle is a preworkout supplement offered in 100 and 160-gram packets. It uses a proprietary formula which athletes claim is very effective.

The passionfruit guava flavor tastes great, and it certainly doesn’t contain any nasty ingredients.

It could have more reviews to provide a better assessment, but for the money, it is hard to beat.

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Do Vitamins – PurePump Natural Pre Workout Supplement for Men & Women is designed to be used by both men and women. It is 100% pure American made pre-workout powder.

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Our rating: 7 / 10

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Our rating: 7 / 10

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  • Great overall energy boost and focus
  • No artificial flavors, sweeteners, or dyes
  • GMO-free and gluten-free
  • No banned substances

  • Sweeteners can trigger headaches/migraines
  • 100% caffeine-free version is not available
  • Contains a small amount of sucralose
  • Does not mix well with milk

This pre-workout is all about taste, flavor, and incredible energy that will enhance your workout. The flavor is amazing, so this is one of my favorite pre-workouts to take before a training session.

To be honest, I don’t know much about the company that makes this pre-workout. I know the packages all say “Created by the guys behind PEScience,” and that’s it. I am guessing that has to do with the fact that Ascent is a PEScience product containing many of the same ingredients, but honestly, I don’t know. However, since I did my research of this product to find out is Ascent pre workout safe, I will tell you about the ingredients.

One thing I like about this pre-workout is that it contains a lot of B Vitamins, which are not found in a lot of pre-workouts. B vitamins aid in energy as well as carbohydrate and fat metabolism. I have a friend who swears by this protein powder because she uses it before and after a workout.

7. Legion Pulse

Our rating: 7 / 10

Legion Pulse

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  • Very good taste from fruit punch flavor
  • Add focus to your muscle recovery
  • Better digestion
  • Amazing citrus flavor

  • Need larger scoops than most other pre-workouts
  • Does not have added arginine
  • Need a lot of water to drink
  • Advertised as a pre & intra workout not just a pre-workout

The Legion Pulse is an awesome tasting pre-workout powder that is made with just the right consistency of natural ingredients that are needed to get the most out of your workout.

  • It give the energy and focus you need to get though the toughest wod.
  • Supplementing with L-Citrulline and L-Arginine can boost your nitric oxide levels. This will give you an insane pump to help loosen up that muscle you have been so sore and tight and need to stretch. Legion Pulse pre-workout for athletes of all types will enhance and improve your performance.
  • Increase your muscle size and strength.
  • Increases your energy levels over time.

8. Vega Sport Pre-Workout Energizer Acai Berry

Our rating: 7 / 10

Vega Sport Pre-Workout Energizer Acai Berry

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  • Acai berry flavor is great.
  • Pre workout energizer not too sweet.
  • Best for any on-the-go people.
  • Gluten free.
  • 60 servings per container.

  • Some people don't like the smell or taste.
  • If you are sensitive to stimulants, some people say it made them feel jittery.
  • Some people said they felt nothing from it.

With Antioxidants, Performance-Grade Ingredients with Citrulline, Beta-Alanine, Creatine, Electrolytes & Amino Acids.

This pre-workout energizer superfood supplement is a great choice for anyone who likes great flavors and a formula that's packed with antioxidants and superfoods.

This is a plant-based, nutrient-rich performance supplement that contains a powerful complex of amino acids, vitamins and minerals.

9. Fitness Labs Pre-Workout Intensifier

Our rating: 5 / 10

Fitness Labs Pre-Workout Intensifier

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  • Huge amount of ingredients and very economical
  • Intense energy that is well-rounded
  • All the necessary ingredients to keep your mind sharp during intense training

Some reviewers said that the pre-workout was a tiny bit too strong. Perhaps the formula needs to be altered.

This pre workout supplement from Fitness Labs is a great option to add to your arsenal. With over 30 different ingredients, you will get everything you could possibly need to ensure that you have a fantastic training session.

The energy and performance hit provided is fantastic, but it is also fairly mild. That is to say that you do not have to worry about any intense jitters that make it difficult for you to fall asleep the night before. However, you will be rocking out during your training session and that is likely what matters most to most people.

10. PRE – All Natural Pre Workout Drink

Our rating: 5 / 10

PRE - All Natural Pre Workout Drink

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  • Powered by one natural non-stimulant plant-based ingredient that kicks your energy without the jitters.
  • Clean energy without the crash, no artificial additives.
  • Strictly made in the USA
  • No artificial flavors, colors, MSG, fillers, soy, gluten, or GMOs.
  • Provides you with the energy and focus to complete your workouts, boost your natural metabolism.
  • Can help increase explosive energy and naturally aid in muscle growth.
  • Take just one serving 30-45 minutes before your workouts for a natural boost in energy

  • No information on label about key ingredient theacrine
  • Not enough information on label about how this product works
  • You use the product everyday

Nutrex Research's PRE is all natural and fueled by one natural non-stimulant plant-based ingredient that is called theacrine. While this ingredient is a stimulant it does not give you the jitters. Instead, it has been shown to help support energy, focus, and mood. Look for PRE pre-workout on the bottle. Then go to the website to learn more.

The PRE All Natural Pre-Workout Drink does not have any artificial flavors, colors, MSG, fillers, soy, gluten, or GMOs. It does not contain any artificial or natural sweeteners. It is made in the USA and it is a good product to take for athletes. PRE uses the naturalacrine to give you a clean energy without the crash.

11. Pre Workout

Our rating: 5 / 10

Pre Workout

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  • Organic and no artificial sweeteners, flavors, and colors.
  • Increased endurance, strength, and stamina.
  • Fast-acting muscle pumps and improved vascularity.
  • Available in 5 delicious flavors.
  • Loaded with vital nutrients and immune boosters.
  • No harmful, banned or illegal ingredients.
  • Manufactured in GMP-certified facilities.
  • Developed with medical professionals.
  • Backed by a 90-day money-back guarantee.
  • Manufactured in a cGMP facility.

  • The grips are rough, and I replaced them.

The Flat Bottom Barbell Lifting Powerlifting Bar is a solid, quality, multipurpose barbell that fits comfortably in the trunk of my compact car. It is sturdy enough for me to squat and deadlift heavy (for me). I use it for both powerlifting and CrossFit. I bought the 20kg version. There is a 20kg men’s model (‘Light’) and a 15kg women’s version (‘Lite’).

I also picked the 20kg one because it weighs the same as the bar I used at my CrossFit gym and it has been great for my squat form since I was doing it from a deficit. You can lift the bar out of the sleeves without banging it against the inner collars. I bought a cap to protect the barbell from my lifting platform, but you often see powerlifters lifting barbells off their platforms into other racks.

Finally, the bar has a thick knurl that didn’t even need to be broken in.

12. CleanEnergy

Our rating: 4 / 10

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  • Designed to help increase energy, stamina, and endurance.
  • Tastes delicious
  • Natural ingredients

  • Only comes in 8 flavor options.
  • Can cause some users to feel anxious
  • Can cause the unwashed version of this to smell like dirty gym socks

This is a new pre-workout product that is made of 100% plant-based components. It is made of brown rice straw powder, rose petals (rosa rugosa and chamelaucium), guava, and camu-camu essential oil.

This product is best for those who are looking for an environmentally friendly product. They are also made with low-allergenic ingredients.

This product is both vegan and gluten-free. Also, CleanEnergy is great in that you can really taste the flavor of the drink. Many of the flavors are sweet and tasty. They have an energy and endurance blend that is intended to increase your stamina during your workouts. They are non-GMO and all-natural.

13. Lotus All Natural Pre Workout Supplement

Our rating: 4 / 10

Lotus All Natural Pre Workout Supplement

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  • Vegan pre-workout powder – no animal products or by-products
  • Features a whole-food blend of organic fruits and veggies
  • No artificial colors or flavors
  • Doesn’t give a jittery feeling like caffeine
  • No bad aftertaste
  • Can satisfy your sweet tooth while fueling your workouts
  • Contains the electrolytes in which your body loses while working out
  • Lightly carbonated
  • Made in the USA

  • An uncommon texture might throw you off at first
  • Won’t give you that long-lasting ⿿pump⿿ like other pre-workouts
  • Doesn’t have that ⿿energy⿿ boost that other pre-workouts do
  • You have to blend the powder well or else it can be difficult to drink
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Protein powders are one of the staple supplement choices for a vegan diet. The vegan market doesn’t have as much choice, so it’s important to be familiar with your product. Do your research and take the time to read over the nutrition labels and ingredient lists.

You’ll notice a lot of complex protein blends. Don’t be confused by the words ⿿proprietary blend⿿. This just means that companies aren’t given a full list of ingredients and they can put in anything without telling you.

14. Ground-Based Nutrition Organic Natural Pre Workout

Our rating: 4 / 10

Ground-Based Nutrition Organic Natural Pre Workout

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  • Organic, natural, gluten free, no added sugar.
  • A full palate of natural tasting flavors.
  • A small amount of natural flavoring that makes it the best organic pre workout on this list.
  • Creatine and Nitrates free
  • No artificial flavors or sweeteners
  • There is no caffeine added.
  • It readily dissolves in water
  • It has zero calories and zero sugar.
  • It does not contain flavor enhancers.
  • Tastes great with water

  • It is too expensive
  • Has no caffeine. Gulping it down is not the best way to enjoy it.
  • It has some artificial ingredients
  • It has no added Creatine or Nitrates.

The Groundsupplement is an ideal pre workout to be taken before you work out. The fact that it has no caffeine means that it is not going to interfere with sleep. Even though it is flavored, it does not contain any artificial flavoring. The sweetness of the tastes is due to natural plant extracts that are completely safe.

The Groundsupplement is available in different flavors such as Huckle Berry, Cacao, Blueberry, and Super Pomegranate. They are all sugar free, which is good for people who are on a Paleo diet.

How important is cleansing your body before you work out? Wouldn’t you rather spend your money on your exercise rather than taking expensive pills to cleanse your body? With the Groundsupplement, you can enjoy the workout and get the detox at the same time.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the most natural pre workout supplement?

Pre-workout supplements are perhaps the most popular supplements among critics and experts. They just love that an individual can go into the gym or just in their home, take a pill, drink a glass of water, and their workout will be maximally effective because of the pre that was taken.

Up until now, the only way to get a pre-workout supplement was to buy a pre-made one from a supplement company. If you wanted to get the best option available to you, all you had to do was look at the ingredient list to know if the product was made in a compromised way.

What is the cleanest pre workout?

Many preworkout supplements contain artificial colors and dangerous substances, like nitrates and nitrites. PreXTF Natural Pre Workout powder is 100% naturally derived, This is the cleanest and safest pre workout on the market.

PreXTF was also named Fave Supplement by Men's Journal in 2016 as they said "PreXTF is able to maximize strength, enhance endurance, improve speed, agility, power, and explosiveness and provide a post-workout repair."

PreXTF is all natural, without any artificial ingredients or fillers. It is vegan and vegetarian safe and contains only essential amino acids, minerals, vitamins, and nutrients.

PreXTF maximizes the very best of what the body produces naturally. It works with your body’s biochemistry to improve speed, stamina, power, agility, explosiveness and muscle endurance.

The main component – HMB (beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyric acid) has been scientifically proven to aid in protein synthesis, resulting in lean muscle growth and faster recovery from workouts.

PreXTF contains an ingredient called CinnulinPF, which is made from cinnamon extract. The supplement helps muscles recover and maintain muscle mass.

Free form amino acids in PreXTF are the building blocks of protein. They are essential to your body, which means they have to be ingested through your diet. Amino acids help build muscle and aid in recovery.

Is there a safe pre workout supplement?

The proper supplementation can dramatically improve your performance and overall results for your hard work at the gym. But as we all know, no supplement is magic, they can’t replace the healthy diet.

Many arm-chair experts will condemn the use of supplements, but when used correctly they can help you get the most out of your workout and diet. Unfortunately, supplements can also be expensive and ineffective. Here is a short list of supplements that are not only safe, but also reviewed to be effective for the users.

Organo Gold Maca is a true maca root from the Peruvian highlands, organically cultivated, with the diversity of nutrients needed by our bodies. It’s extremely valuable in restoring depleted adrenal hormones, and boosting energy levels.

Whey protein is a widely recognized supplement for muscle building and muscle growth. It‘s a by-product obtained from the cheese production, which has a high biological value, meaning its protein portion easily gets absorbed by the body.

BCAA (Branched Line Amino Acids) is by far the most effective supplement to stimulate protein synthesis for muscle building, which is a process that produces muscles. You’re putting your body in a position to rebuild your muscles, so you can see results quicker.

Pre Workout is a pre-mix of different ingredients that you’re obliged to combine during your workout. It includes ingredients that help your body produce nitric oxide and blood flow, boosting your blood volume, so you can see better results from your workouts.

The Recovery is a highly appreciated supplement that uses natural ingredients to help you rebuild muscles, as well as boost your immune system. Since muscle rebuilding takes place during sleep, this supplement increases the frequency of deep sleep.

As the name says, Nutritional Shake is a shake (powder) prepared from health food values. It’s made from whole-grain cereals, yogurt, fruits, and vegetables, aiming to offer a multivitamin supplementation.

Vegetable capsules are the best way to intake and provide the body vitamins and minerals, usually richer in natural products; most vitamins that can be found in green leafy vegetables and vegetables are also found inside the capsules.

Ultra – Man is a testosterone booster, being one of the natural supplements to increase your production of testosterone. Tests showed that after a month of use, testosterone levels increased tremendously.

What is the best pre workout 2022?

A pre-workout supplement can be used to support your workouts. These supplements provide extra muscle energy and endurance, as well as improved nutrition. The best pre-workout supplements are natural and organic, and also contain antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and herbal extracts to support a healthy workout.

Some people also use pre-workout supplements to boost their workouts the same way as they would use a stimulant. Some common supplements include caffeine, creatine, carnitine, l-carnitine, and nitric oxide enhancers. Before you make a decision on whether or not you want to take a pre-workout supplement, consult with your doctor. A doctor or nutritionist can determine if a pre-workout supplement is right for you.

Pre-workout products are available in forms such as capsules, tablets, powders and energy gels.

As you know, we didn't include pre-workout supplements in our Top 10 Supplements for Men (But Worth a Mention).

Instead, we decided to devote a whole separate article to this subject.

Have you ever considered that the pre-workout "Stack" you are using may contain harmful or artificial ingredients?

After all, the Onnit website guarantees that Alpha BRAIN is:

  • Pure
  • Natural
  • Virtually tasteless

Yet the label below says that it contains 36 ingredients, including a "patented compound."

What does that tell you?

So we decided to begin conducting research and to compare various pre-workout products based on their ingredients and their effects on your body.

And we discovered something important…

What's even more important, we discovered that some people are worried about the side effects of these products!

As a matter of fact, one of the reviews stated the following:

Tried b4 after reading a few reviews, and feeling absolutely sick after taking it. Kinda worried now.

And another one says:

Tried this before a work out yesterday – within 5 minutes I was dizzy, nauseated, my heart rate reached rapid late 120's, I was uncomfortable where I sweating like crazy – I didn't get to even finish the workout as I puked and felt like I was going to throw up more – It may have been a bad Batch – But I'm staying away from this product.

Wow, that's a pretty serious side effect!

And if you'd like to see some more reviews, you can look at the Amazon page.

Now, we won't say that these side effects are unusual. But we worry about them because such user reports can be found on many of the best rated pre-workout supplements.

Another thing we have noticed is the fact that many users are concerned about the ingredients in these supplements.

In fact, one user said that:

L-Citrulline malate is a potentially dangerous drug. It's contained in around half the pre-workouts on the market, and the top 4 ingredients are basically caffeine, citrulline and taurine, which is a cheap alternative to the amino acid L-arginine. Taurine is sometimes held to be dangerous as well.

These are the reasons we started this research.

Our Recommendation

Genius Pre Workout PowderBest OverallGenius Pre Workout Powder
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Posted on April 2, 2014 by Taber Times

On the edge of being canceled by town administration and council at one point due to indiscretions in 2013, early returns of the success of the 4-on-4 Hockey Tournament have been positive with feedback from this past weekend.

“It went much better then previously. A lot of the participants they heard of everything that went on where we had originally been declined,” said Kyle Sargeant, the main organizer of the 4-4 Hockey Tournament which concluded this past Sunday at the Taber Arena. “They respected the new rules and the facilities and they respected the fact it took a lot of work it get it going,

“The beer gardens made a lot more money this year. There wasn’t any liquor in the stands or on the bench. A big reason was the weather which helped a lot. It wasn’t as nice out. Plus, we had the police make a couple more rounds and their presence helped.  They were there a couple of times Friday night which was the big night they needed to be there to let every know it was going to be different this year. I think it went 500 times better.”

Sargeant was grateful that extra volunteers came on board to help run the tournament.

A lack of help was viewed by many as one of the problems last year. Some felt the 4-on-4 Tournament got out of control with alcohol use in unlicensed areas.

“We had a lot more people step forward and help out,” said Sargeant.

“We had a lot more people come forward for time keeping, 50/50, running security for the doors, it was awesome. Most of the teams policed themselves.”

“It made a difference in the dressing rooms by cleaning up after themselves and keeping their rooms tidy. We looked after the garbage and the recycling for the employees. We tried to respect the facilities a lot more.”

As far as the product on the ice went, a new champion was crowned in the 16-team field as a Lakers roster made primarily of Enchant and Lomond skaters emerged victorious, and which saw some changes in the upper echelon of teams.

“It was two teams that had never seen the final before so that was nice to see some new teams in there. There were a couple upsets. We had a ton of University Lethbridge Pronghorns players, including the women’s team, which was a first,” said Sargeant.

“They didn’t get blown out and they surprised a lot of teams. They had a 3-2, 4-2, 5-2 and a 6-2 game so they were right in it.”

The tournament was on the verge of becoming a 20-team field with rosters enough for 19 teams, but then one team dropped out.

“Two other teams just ended up hopping on other squads,” said Sargeant.

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Honor Magic 4 Pro comes with dual 100W supercharging capabilities. This phone features a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor for photography, as well as advanced photoshoot technologies for video capture. This phone costs 1099 Euro or approximately 93,000 rupees. Honor Magic 4 has a starting price of 899 Euros, which is around Rs 76,000.

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A triple camera setup is included with this phone, along with a flicker sensor. There is a 50-megapixel primary camera. Along with 50 megapixels wide-angle lens and 64 megapixels telephoto lens, it has been given. 100x digital zoom is available with its telescopic lens. The phone has a 16-megapixel camera on the front for taking selfies.

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Play the 2012 U.S. Open at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Flushing, New York, has been suspended temporarily due to rain. The official delay was called 90 minutes into Monday's event, halting play during twelve round one matches in the men's and women's singles tournament, and judging by this photo from Reuters, the downpour was heavy.

Most of the major names in the tournament had yet to begin play when the delay was called at 12:30 p.m. ET, including Roger Federer, Kim Clijsters and Maria Sharapova. Defending women's champion Sam Stosur was able to complete her first round before the storm, with a 6-1 6-1 win over Petra Matric. Scattered showers are expected throughout the day on Monday in the greater New York City area.

You can monitor the official weather forecast and subsequent delays at the official US Open site here.

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SKETY: In Concert

Multi-award winning vocal group from the Czech Republic

Multi-award winning a cappella group SKETY is a six-piece collective of professional Czech jazz singers. While each one is a front-man for their own projects, their love of singing a cappella brought them together. As SKETY, they have enjoyed success on the international stage since 2014. Their sound is reminiscent of the legendary Singers Unlimited and Manhattan Transfer, but they often move where many would not expect, to create their own distinctive sound and style.  SKETY’s rich interpretations, tight harmonies and playful groove will have their audience under no illusion that this is a once in a lifetime experience.

2018 will coincide with the 100th Anniversary of Czechoslovakian independence, and SKETY look forward to bringing their fresh and exuberant music to Australia.

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SKETY: In Concert

Devonport Entertainment and Convention Centre
145 - 151 Rooke Street, Devonport, Tasmania, Australia

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Moving to Abu Dhabi to teach during a pandemic through Teachers In UAE, our experience so far…

Ruth Harron 11/01/2021 0

Our Experience with Teachers In UAE during a pandemic…
We started looking for primary teaching positions in January 2020. We came across Ruth who works with Teachers In UAE and got in touch with her. Ruth started helping us straight away. She was always on hand to answer any question we had no matter how small or trivial, we always received a reply within minutes of contacting Ruth. Ruth organised interviews for us in a highly sought after school in Abu Dhabi and with her help we had secured positions for the coming school year by the end of the month.
Shortly after, Covid hit leading to a lot of uncertainty about whether travelling over to the UAE would be possible or whether our jobs would still be available there. Ruth was in direct communication with the school every week and provided us with regular updates in relation to our travel later in the summer. She always did her best to reassure us and put our minds at ease through a worrying and uncertain time.

Thankfully we were able to come out to Abu Dhabi in August. We love our school, we have made fantastic new friends and we are really enjoying the lifestyle, sunshine and change of scenery. We are extremely grateful to Ruth for helping us along the way and we would highly recommend anyone thinking about coming to the UAE to teach to get in touch with Ruth, she won’t let you down.

Our experience teaching in The UAE so far….

We have been teaching full time online since August due to low numbers of children choosing to come to school. The school is accommodating both blended and distance learners. We have found the online teaching to be very well structured. We use Microsoft Teams for our live lessons and Seesaw for follow up activities as well as a variety of other websites and resources. Teaching in Abu Dhabi is very different to teaching at home. Our school is very large with up to 15 teachers in a grade which makes planning much easier as you are always supported and always working in a team. We receive professional development on a regular basis making it easy to adapt to and learn about a new curriculum.
Abu Dhabi has handled the Covid pandemic well so far. There are restrictions in place however, we are able to live quite a normal life. We are able to go to malls, restaurants, the beach and most importantly brunches. They are very strict on only four people sitting at a table, masks must be worn at all times and teachers get covid tests every two weeks. We feel very safe here. There’s lots to do here. We have been to different beaches, pools, kayaking in the mangroves etc. We joined the local GAA club, although training wasn’t allowed, they organised group fitness classes which was great for meeting new people. Overall we are having a great time in Abu Dhabi and are so glad we made the move.

Amy & Darragh from Ireland

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UAE public holidays announced for 2021 and 2022

Ruth Harron 04/01/2021 0

As one year draws to a close it’s only natural to start thinking about the possibilities the next 12 months will bring.

And while a return to normal travel still seems to be some time away, there are still public holidays in the UAE that will give people the chance to take some time away from work to relax and reflect.

Some of the dates are always subject to moon sightings, but as much as possible, the UAE Cabinet has confirmed the dates for the country’s national holidays in 2021 and 2022.

Below you can find all the official dates for the next two years. Where the exact dates are available they are noted, otherwise the Islamic calendar dates are listed.

Holidays announced for 2021

January 1: New Year
29 Ramadan to 3 Shawwal: Eid Al Fitr (Expected to be May 12)
9 Zul Hijjah: Arafah Day (Expected to be July 18)
10,11,12 Zul Hijjah: Eid Al Adha (Expected to be July 19)
August 12 : Islamic New Year
October 21: Prophet Mohammed’s (PBUH) birthday
December 1: Commemoration Day
December 2-3: National Day

Holidays for 2022

January 1: New Year
29 Ramadan to 3 Shawwal: Eid Al Fitr (Expected to be May 1)
9 Zul Hijjah: Arafah Day (Expected to be July 8)
10,11,12 Zul Hijjah: Eid Al Adha (Expected to be July 9)
July 30: Islamic New Year
October 8: Prophet Mohammed’s (PBUH) birthday
December 1: Commemoration Day
December 2-3: UAE National Day

The UAE Cabinet has confirmed the official holiday dates

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Teachers, use this time to update your cvs…..

Ruth Harron 28/12/2020 1

Teachers, it really helps to process information and screen CVs when I can see at a glance; Essential requirements for teaching posts in The UAE. These include requirements from schools as well as Educational Councils which all have to be satisfied before the desirable criteria factors in….

To help you with this process in 2021 I have attached our  Teachers in UAE Editable CV

(If your device does not support the document format, please request a Teachers In UAE CV template by emailing

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Dubai schools chief: Pupils could attend multiple schools at same time in new remote learning era

Ruth Harron 08/12/2020 0

Abdulla Al Karam, director general of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority, said Covid-19 had changed the face of the education sector . Chris Whiteoak / The National
Abdulla Al Karam, director general of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority, said Covid-19 had changed the face of the education sector . Chris Whiteoak / The National

Children could attend multiple schools at the same time as a shift to remote learning helps usher in a new flexible era of teaching, Dubai’s private education chief said.

Dr Abdulla Al Karam, director general of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority, said parents would increasingly seek out tailored learning experiences to benefit their child’s particular strengths.

The Covid-19 pandemic prompted a shift to distance learning, as pupils took part in lessons from their own homes rather than classrooms as part of efforts to limit the spread of the virus.

Even as the world recovers from the pandemic – with the rapid development of Covid-19 vaccines offering hope for the future – Dr Al Karam believes the education sector will not fully return to its traditional methods.

“There will be as many models of education as there are pupils,” said Dr Al Karam, while delivering the key note speech at the Education Investment Mena, a virtual conference held in Dubai on Tuesday.

“The relationship between schools and pupils has traditionally been exclusive.

“Pupils can only go to one school, and schools can only teach their own pupils. That will change as more learning moves online.”

Brick-and-mortar schools, however, would be more important than ever as community hubs in the post-Covid world, said Dr Al Karam.

He said schools played a huge role in improving the wellbeing of individuals.

“When online learning can meet students’ academic needs, it will be the physical schools that meet the holistic needs of pupils that will really stand apart,” he said.

The expert said that technology had transformed almost all sectors of the economy, but it took a pandemic to change the structure of education.

Dr Al Karam said Covid-19 has changed people’s expectations of education.

In recent months, parents have been able to get a closer look at how their children learnt.

The education chief said schools that cost millions of dollars to build were only open for seven or eight hours in a day, and remained closed in the evening, during the holidays, and the summer break.

“The clever schools will be the ones that consider how they can use the changing dynamics to their advantage and the pupil’s advantage as they make their future plans,” he said.

Ashwin Assomull, head of LEK Consulting’s Global Education Practice, shared an update on the repercussions of the Covid-19 disruption on the sector during the Education Investment MENA conference.

He said the lockdowns in various countries had caused significant short-term disruption across private education sectors globally, with school operators facing challenges.

Mr Assomull forecast that the schools would not be adversely impacted by the disruption in the long run.

“K-12 (primary and secondary education) schools are ‘good as gold’ – due to their attractive characteristics as business models and the lack of credible digital alternatives that can replace these institutions,” said Mr Assomull.

Data from the United Nations shows the pandemic affected nearly 1.6 billion learners in more than 190 countries, while closure of educational institutions impacted 94 per cent of the world’s pupil population.

Courtesy of:
Anam Rizvi

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Don’t get too relaxed….

Ruth Harron 24/11/2020 1

As the end of the 2020 approaches, we are getting ready to accept applications for upcoming vacancies in The UAE for 2021. Vacancy lists still haven’t been released but in preparation we are asking that you update your cvs and upload them onto our ‘generic all subject application’

For Teachers In UAE’s take on Covid-19 and it’s affect on applications click here

Please only apply if you can check off these 3 Pre-requisites

  • Native English Speaker
  • A minimum of a bachelor degree in subject area
  • A minimum of 2 years teaching experience by Jan/Sept 2021 depending on relocation date

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Are you a teacher in Dubai? Download the app to join Teacher Socials…

Ruth Harron 17/11/2020 0

If you’re a teacher who’s recently moved to Dubai and are struggling to adjust to your new life, pay attention!

The largest teacher community in the region, Teacher Socials, is gearing up to launch an exciting new app that’s about to change your life. From connecting with other teachers in the city to finding out about amazing events taking place near you, you’ll have all of this and more, simply at the click of a button.

We sat down with the founders of Teacher Socials ahead of the grand launch to find out more about the origins of the community and the app.

Q) How did the idea of Teacher Socials come about?

Teacher Socials was launched in 2016 by English teacher, Robert Welsh, after a chance phone call to an old friend made him wonder about the struggles of expat teachers in Dubai. He realized that teachers needed a platform to network, meet, connect and socialise with other like-minded teachers.

We started off three years ago with a handful of teachers from the Ministry of Education D.I.S. and GEMs, meeting up weekly and inviting other teachers to meet and socialize for Thursday night Karaoke sessions. We have since grown to 11,000 plus members signing up through our Facebook group and special events hosted at McGettigan’s.

Q) How will the app help teachers connect with other teachers in Dubai?

The app provides information about teacher well-being events to all the members, inviting them to connect with other teachers at safe and secure venues, and in line with the current DHA safety guidelines. There’s information on the variety of well-being events and sessions, which are exclusively tailor-made for teachers by our partners such as Guided Meditation, Tai Chi, Yoga and home PT sessions. Members also get access to a variety of exclusive fun-filled teacher events and activities that’ll help them connect with and meet amazing like-minded teachers.

Eventually we aim to promote teacher wellbeing seminars, PD sessions, group yoga, fitness events and other outdoor activities, facilitated by our carefully selected partners.

Q) What are the benefits of becoming a member on the app?

Our mission starts with our simple philosophy- Happy Teachers, Teach Happy!

By giving members access to amazing offers and events, Teacher Socials aims to promote positive well-being within Dubai’s teacher community. We help teachers find a healthy balance between work and life outside of the classroom through group activities, social events and group meetup sessions.

We also strive to develop positivity in terms of mental, physical, and financial well-being through a dedicated section, on the website and app, which consists of helpful videos and articles written by professionals.

We have also added a relocation feature to the app. This will help those who sign up get actively headhunted by schools and universities.

Q) How does the expense tracker work?

Our unique inbuilt Expense Tracker has a simple ledger-keeping function that allows teachers to add their income each month and note each expense, thus monitoring their spending. Teachers can use this information to adjust their outings which should help save them some dirhams in the future.

Q) What type of venues/events are featured on the app?

We conducted surveys, polls, votes, in order to better understand teacher preferences. We then partnered up with the most requested businesses by teachers in the UAE. There are all types of venues on the app–fitness activity centers such as Bounce, gyms, watersports centers, golf courses, shooting, galleries, desert safari, spas, restaurants, bars, hotels and car rentals.

Q) How do I invite friends to join the app?

Word of mouth is usually the best way teachers can invite others onto the
app through social media and groups. However, we have an ‘invite a friend’ option on the app which will help spread the word too.

Q) How can I join?

Teachers and members of all educational institutions can join Teacher Socials. Membership is open to all employees working within the education sector.

For more information and to download the app visit their social media

Available on App Store and Google Play
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Artificial Intelligence

Alexa, open a new bank account for me

  • Technology like Alexa and Siri is making its way to financial services.
  • Banks should strategize and prepare for voice interfaces.

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Alexa, open a new bank account for me

This article was contributed as part of Tearsheet’s new Thought Leaders contributor program. Amit Bhasker is omnichannel service line leader and Vaibhav Grover is assistant vice president, retail banking at Genpact, a global professional services firm focused on digital transformation.

It’s hard to escape artificial intelligence these days, particularly in perhaps its most common form, conversational AI. The days when conversational AI was limited to science fiction movies and television shows have long since passed. Now, this technology, which utilizes AI, machine learning, and natural language processing to enable people to interact with a machine by having a conversation either as text or as voice in natural language, is practically everywhere. The leading tech giants have already launched their own software for voice-based conversational AI. These include Apple’s Siri, Google Voice, Amazon’s Alexa, Microsoft’s Cortana and Facebook’s M. Conversational interfaces are here to stay and their use is growing with every passing day.

As always, the banking industry has been an early adopter of this technology. In June 2018, Bank of America announced that it had surpassed one million users on Erica, the first widely available AI-driven virtual assistant in financial services, within two months of completing its phased rollout. In a  Genpact study of more than 6,000 consumers, 27 percent of respondents said they would be comfortable setting up a new account with a digital assistant, such as Siri or Alexa. This increasing level of acceptance provides financial institutions with an opportunity to use conversational AI as a key differentiator in the marketplace.

Why conversational AI makes sense for banks and their customers

Whatever the industry, consumers are looking for solutions that make their lives easier and have a smooth, trouble-free customer journey. Amazon Prime is a great example. As soon as Amazon removed delivery charges and long wait-times for Prime members, customers were happy to pay an annual fee and subscriptions skyrocketed. By June 2018, Amazon had an estimated 95 million paid Prime member subscribers in the United States.

Conversational AI has the potential to do exactly the same for banking customers – remove the friction and provide faster service. By simply talking to an interface in their natural language, customers can get an instant response. Imagine parents getting an advice on investment plans for children on a voice user interface while feeding their toddler; a business owner transferring funds to a supplier while traveling to the office; or a young couple applying for a personal loan while browsing for the location for their next vacation. Conversational AI can overcome the boundaries between structured language, computer literacy, and physical challenges.

How the technology is moving banking in a new direction

With customers ready to embrace conversational AI, there are a number of factors banks should consider as they look to implement the technology:

  • Intelligent interactions, not transactions. Banks need to ensure that they position themselves for the future. As customers share more information, more data becomes available for voice- and text-based devices to process an increased number of interactions every day. When the data from these interactions is enriched with more internal and external data, it will create meaningful insights on the way we live, spend our money, and interact. This represents a shift in how we think about digitized banking – a transition from transactions to intelligent interactions. These insights will not only help banks design a personalized experience for customers, but when combined with an ‘always on’ and omnichannel service, financial institutions can create hyper-personalized customer interactions.
  • An enlightened assistant to customers. With enhanced digital adoption, while customers have access to more channels, the demand for human service and interaction still remains high. Genpact’s research suggests that customers are most satisfied with the human touch of in-branch and phone interactions. For example, 57 percent of consumers surveyed say that speaking with someone in a branch makes it easier when opening a new account. The challenge for banks is to deliver their services through a digital channel while still retaining this personal touch. Conversational AI has the potential to support customers as an enlightened assistant throughout their journey. It can perform multiple tasks, including assisting customers with selecting the right product, helping them calculate their monthly loan payment, completing applications, conveying regulatory disclosures and taking their acceptance, responding to queries, managing account activation, and servicing their account. An AI-powered assistant can facilitate these functions very close to how a human would perform. By leveraging this type of assistance in day to day in-branch or phone activities, banks can retain the personal touch for customers while delivering services through a cost-efficient digital channel.
  • A reliable associate to bankers. Some enterprises are now using conversational AI in their hiring process. Conversational AI-based automated interviews of potential candidates will likely become the norm for banks in future. Financial institutions are also using AI to provide faster, smarter information to their bankers and service representatives when interacting with customers. Cognitive interfaces are not only helping bankers resolve customers queries with a high degree of accuracy in real time, but also have the potential to go to the next level and provide recommendations on next best circumstances by using predictive analytics and sentiment analysis.

Why the journey is going to be complex

Although there are endless opportunities, the development and implementation of conversational AI is going to be a complex journey. There are multiple challenges that banks need to overcome. One of the primary challenges is knowledge engineering and authoring. The knowledge required to train AI bots resides in a variety of forms, such as repositories, standard operating procedure documents, and the minds of people handling these processes. It is therefore critical to create a mechanism that can not only capture this knowledge from these sources quickly, but also is able to continuously refresh the knowledge base on a regular basis. Hence, it is important that banks understand that developing and implementing bots is not just a job for techies, but should also include the correct amount of involvement from domain specialists. Process owners should be able to update the knowledge base directly and quickly to overcome this challenge. In addition, banking is a highly regulated industry. When bots perform financial transactions and provide financial advice to customers, it is critical to maintain an audit trail of each interaction. Banks must have a mechanism to trace and pinpoint the knowledge source used by the bot to facilitate any transaction or interaction.

What the industry needs to do

Even with advances in smart phone technology, today’s bank customers may soon find tapping on a screen as frustrating as dialing a phone number on an old rotary phone is for the current generation. The time is now for banks to accelerate the development and testing of voice interfaces. The technology is there and the industry has already seen some success. However, stronger use cases and value-added capabilities need to emerge in the industry. Banks don’t need to solve every challenge on day one, but rather should begin with simple and non-actionable queries and then start looking at applications beyond basic interactions.

To achieve this, banks and technology companies will need to collaborate and experiment together. Banks cannot afford to develop such solutions on their own, as they lack the necessary expertise and budgets. Technology companies do not have real-time customer data and access to end users. By partnering together, both industries can create multiple use cases, as well as more easily build proof of concepts and prototypes backed by customer journey design and experience analytics, which can speed the development of new products and services. JP Morgan recently entered into a partnership with Amazon to develop a new skill for Alexa that will allow the institutional clients of investment banks to access the firm’s analyst reports and stock information using the voice assistant. This type of repeatable model will spur more innovation and drive the use of new conversational AI solutions for the benefits of both the banking industry and its customers.

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