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Institute for Supply Management® Expands to End-to-End Supply Chain

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ISM® updates its mission and offerings to serve practitioners across the global supply chain

TEMPE, Ariz., March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) announces its strategic expansion from supply management to covering end-to-end supply chain management for its global community. This significant move represents another innovative step in its 110-year organizational history, which aligns with the movement of the profession, and the evolving roles of practitioners.

This expansion goes beyond ISM’s core procurement focus, introducing an updated mission and vision that aligns with the changing roles and responsibilities of supply chain management professionals.

ISM’s new mission is to advance the strategy and practice of integrated, end-to-end supply chain management through leading edge data-driven resources, community, and education to empower individuals, create organizational value and drive competitive advantage. And its vision is to foster a prosperous, sustainable world.

ISM’s expansion is designed to address the evolving needs of supply chain professionals worldwide. Supply management was always intended as a broader term with the end-to-end process in mind, allowing ISM to expand strategically in response to changes in practice. With this broader scope, ISM aims to deliver enhanced education, resources and community support to help supply chain practitioners navigate today’s complexities of modern supply chains with greater efficiency and effectiveness.

“Our expansion marks a pivotal moment in our organization’s history. We are excited to lead the profession into a new era and provide the comprehensive support supply chain organizations need in today’s complex supply chain environment,” said ISM Chief Executive Officer Thomas W. Derry. “This move underscores our commitment to continued innovation and excellence.”

To hear more from Derry on this expansion, view his video comments here.

As the first not-for-profit supply management organization worldwide, ISM is uniquely positioned to bring its deep procurement and supply management expertise to the end-to-end supply chain. Supply chain management is increasingly managed as a holistic process of integrated functions. Research and practitioner focus groups confirm that as the profession and roles continue to evolve, ISM must expand its offerings to remain at the forefront of industry needs.

Over the past several years, ISM has developed and introduced content and education programs that support the end-to-end supply chain functions. This expansion encompasses all key operational areas — Plan, Source, Produce, and Deliver — as outlined in ISM’s Integrated Supply Chain Model™. A significant area of focus has been Deliver, with rapid growth in logistics-related education and training.

In addition to a Logistics and Materials Management certificate, ISM offers a variety of instructor-led and self-paced learning opportunities including:

Instructor-led courses: Logistics and Materials Management, Warehousing and Inventory Management, and Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP).

Self-paced virtual learning: Connected Supply Chains, Innovations in Logistics, Reverse Logistics, Logistics and Warehouse Management Systems, Essential Supply Chain Metrics, Advancements and Emerging Trends in Logistics, among several others.

ISM’s expanded mission is an evolution that aligns with the needs of modern practitioners and continues to advance the profession.

To learn more about ISM’s logistics courses, certificates, and virtual learning, visit: https://www.ismworld.org/lp/logistics-materials-management-courses/.   

About Institute for Supply Management®

Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) is the first and leading not-for-profit professional supply management organization worldwide. Its community of more than 50,000 in more than 100 countries around the world manage about US$1 trillion in corporate and government supply chain procurement annually. Founded in 1915 by practitioners, ISM is committed to advancing the strategy and practice of integrated, end-to-end supply chain management through leading edge data-driven resources, community, and education to empower individuals, create organizational value and to drive competitive advantage. ISM’s vision is to foster a prosperous, sustainable world. ISM empowers and leads the profession through the ISM® Report On Business®, its highly-regarded certification and training programs, corporate services, events and assessments. The ISM® Report On Business®, Manufacturing, Services, and Hospital are three of the most reliable economic indicators available, providing guidance to supply management professionals, economists, analysts, and government and business leaders. For more information, please visit: www.ismworld.org.

Contact: Jessica Boyd, 480.752.6276, ext. 3085
jboyd@ismworld.org

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Alma introduces Alma Harmony, a state-of-the-art aesthetic platform for next-level in-office treatments

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Featuring a simply intelligence interface and substantial technological upgrades, the new multiplatform presents a new era in patient personalization

CAESAREA, Israel, March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Alma Lasers, a Sisram Medical company and a global leader in energy-based medical and aesthetic solutions, announced today the global debut of the latest edition of its award-winning aesthetics platform, Alma Harmony. Built on a distinguished 20-year legacy, Alma’s new platform features stunning modern design and substantial upgrades to offer more treatment possibilities and a simply intelligent experience.

Alma Harmony takes a huge leap forward in patient personalization. The new evolution is powered by the five of the most in-demand technologies, brilliantly integrated to provide a comprehensive range of treatments for almost any indication or skin type: the Q-Switch Laser stimulates collagen and treats pigmentation by targeting dermal layers, the Fractional Ablative laser creates pixel-sized perforations in the skin, inducing rejuvenation while preserving surrounding tissues for quicker recovery, Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) offers a balanced approach to aesthetic improvements across a wide range of patient skin types and concerns, Non-Ablative Lasers rejuvenate skin by promoting collagen production from within the dermis and the Green Diode Laser precisely treats vascular lesions, enhancing both efficacy and safety.

With up to a 45% increase in energy*, the new multiplatform offers the robust capabilities of standalone lasers in a single, sophisticated platform. This enhanced energy enables practitioners to address the diverse needs of patients—across different ages, skin types, and treatment goals—and to provide clinically proven treatments for the most in-demand categories, such as skin resurfacing, skin rejuvenation and tightening, hair removal, acne and acne scars, vascular lesions, pigmented lesions, and tattoo removal, to name a few.

Designed to enhance efficiency, simplicity, and ease of use, the new Alma Harmony includes advanced automated features such as customizable presets, ergonomically designed applicators, and functionality that makes operation seamless.

“The majority of the skin conditions we treat need more than one light or laser at the same time in the same session, and to work with a platform where you can have very easy connection enables us to do really personalized treatments with multiple wavelengths, multiple lights, to achieve the depth and the chromophore we want to target to achieve good results in those specific diseases” said Dr. Pablo Naranjo, MD, PhD, Medical Director of Elite Laser Clinic & Laser Unit at NISA Hospital, Madrid, Spain.  “The new Alma Harmony allows me to have the same power as standalone lasers in an all-in-one platform and to achieve the next level of results with my patients” he added.

Recently, Alma Harmony won the European Product Design Award in the Healthcare category, recognized for its innovation and design excellence.

Lior Dayan, CEO of Alma, said: “After years of development, we are proud to introduce Alma Harmony to the global market. Combining cutting-edge technology with innovative design, every detail has been meticulously crafted to offer a seamless and intelligent user experience”

He added, “Alma Harmony sets a new standard for functionality, versatility, and performance. The new flagship multiplatform allows professionals to combine synergetic technologies to effectively treat a wide range of aesthetic concerns, addressing the growing consumer demand for combination procedures for longer-lasting results and a shorter recovery, while enhancing both practitioner efficiency and patient experience to unprecedented levels”

Aiming to support clinic business offerings and increase visibility, Alma is launching the new platform together with Harmony Bio-Boost, a branded treatment tackling today’s most in-demand category—skin rejuvenation.

Harmony Bio-Boost, currently exclusive to Alma Harmony users, is a quick and effective treatment that harnesses the skin’s natural healing process and leverages the power of bio stimulation to deliver enhanced results. This treatment enables improvement in skin tone and texture and serves as a catalyst for collagen renewal and elastin production that continues to work up to six months** post-treatment.

*Compared to Harmony XL PRO using specific parameters **After a non-ablative fractional laser treatment.

About Alma

Alma is a world-leading innovator in the aesthetic and surgical markets, offering holistic and cutting-edge solutions, including Laser, RF, Plasma, and Ultrasound technologies. We empower practitioners to deliver safe, effective, and life-transforming treatments using state-of-the-art, clinically proven solutions. For over two decades, Alma’s award-winning products have set new standards in clinical excellence and innovation in the medical aesthetic industry. For more information, visit the company’s website: almalasers.com       

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Capture Green Lifestyles and Win Exciting Prizes: Huawei FusionSolar Creators’ Cup kicks off

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SHENZHEN, China, March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — When cameras illuminate solar PV, inspiring interactions between technology and nature emerge. On March 20, 2025, Huawei FusionSolar Creators’ Cup was launched, calling for creative works from global PV installers. The event is designed to demonstrate the technical value, aesthetic effect, and positive impact of PV and energy storage systems (ESSs) in residential, commercial, and industrial scenarios through the language of lens. The top award is worth of US$100,000. Submissions will be accepted from April 1 until July 31.

Creating your solar stories
Five sessions: Capturing the world of PV & ESS in your eyes

“Listen! What They Say”: Installers can communicate deeply with home owners, and record their original intentions of choosing Huawei FusionSolar and the changes that solar energy brings.”Look! My Masterpieces”: Installers also create vlogs or images to unveil the impressive installation details and great moments of the PV & ESS solution in real-world sites.”Shh! The Winning Formula”: Installers can demonstrate their technical strengths by presenting the performance advantages and customer benefits of FusionSolar products.”Experience! It Makes Our Day”: Installers can capture fresh stories and interesting moments during their daily work.Moreover, the contest encourages breakthroughs to unlock more fresh and cutting-edge expressions and show their creativity.

Recording PV & ESS products with cameras
Inviting global installers to tell their solar stories

Awards in the contest include the “Best Creation of the Year,” “Best Video/Image of the Year,” and “Top Picks of the Month.” Award winners will be granted customized trophies and gifts. The creations should focus on Huawei FusionSolar products. A video should be no longer than 5 minutes. An image should be storytelling and contain product elements. Participants can join the contest on YouTube and Facebook, and mark the specified topics to facilitate assessment.

PV installations keep growing around the world, presenting significant opportunities for development. As an indispensable role in the PV industry ecosystem, installers not only put technologies into play, but also act as a bridge between customers and the industry.

Installers are encouraged to join Huawei FusionSolar Creators’ Cup and record their solar stories with cameras on the journey toward a sustainable future.

For more information, please visit the Huawei FusionSolar official website or follow its official account on social media.
https://solar.huawei.com/en/community/huawei-fusionsolar-creators-cup

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electronica China 2025 on the Horizon: Click to Uncover Concurrent Forums!

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SHANGHAI, March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — From April 15 to 17, 2025, Shanghai New International Expo Centre will stage an annual grand event in the electronic industry—electronica China 2025. This year’s exhibition has specially crafted a forum matrix centered on three dimensions, namely technological innovation, industrial integration, and ecological co-construction, spotlighting cutting-edge fields like electric vehicles, humanoid robots, third-generation semiconductors, and AI chips. It will invite numerous industry leaders and technical experts to deliver an industrial feast of intellectual exchange.

Register Now: https://ec.global-eservice.com/?lang=en&channel=mts

April 15: Day of Intelligent Connectivity and Innovation Ecosystem

International Connector Innovation Forum: To unravel the connector technology revolution across emerging sectors like rail transit and new energy vehicles, and uncover the new paradigms of material innovation and intelligent manufacturingInternational Medical Electronics Innovation Forum: To delve into the forefront of medical artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, tracing the evolution of wearable devices and the smart healthcare ecosystem2025 Innovation Forum on Energy Storage Technology: To tackle industry pain points like battery safety and efficient conversion, creating an integrated platform for communication among the industry, universities, research institutions, and markets2025 AI Technology Innovation Forum: To conduct an in-depth analysis of Chiplet architecture, edge computing, and AIoT chip technology, exploring new pathways for data security and computing power revolutionInternational Embedded System Innovation Forum: To establish a new ecosystem for the development of intelligent equipment, with a focus on industrial internet of things and embedded AI applications2025 International Automotive Electronics Technology Innovation Forum: To redefine the automotive electronic architecture and usher in a new era of intelligent travel, concentrating on advances in automotive-grade chip design and multimodal sensing technologies

April 16: Day of Energy Revolution and Humanoid Intelligence

2025 New Energy Vehicles Three Electric Technology Summit Forum: To offer a detailed explanation of breakthroughs in core technologies like the 800V high-voltage platforms and thermal management systems2025 Third Generation Semiconductor Technology and Application Forum: To unveil the application prospects of new power devices in new energy and other fieldsHumanoid Robot Innovation Forum: To delve into the core components of humanoid robots and forecast opportunities in the blue ocean of trillion-yuan marketsNew Energy and Intelligent Vehicle Technology Forum: To discuss challenges in the mass production of automotive-grade chips and explore a new collaborative model between automobile assembly plants and semiconductor enterprisesInternational Motor Drive and Control Technology Forum 2025: To empower Industry 4.0 upgrading through high-efficiency algorithms and digital solutions

Register Now: https://ec.global-eservice.com/?lang=en&channel=mts
Learn more about electronica China: https://www.electronicachina.com.cn/en/

[About electronica China]
As an important exhibition in the global electronic industry, electronica China remains committed to driving technological innovation and industrial upgrading. Covering an area of over 100,000 square meters, this year’s exhibition is expected to bring together nearly 1,800 exhibitors and over 80,000 professional visitors. By deeply integrating exhibitions and forums, it will establish a platform for communication and cooperation that spans the entire industrial chain.

For more information, please contact:
Chloe Qiu at chloe.qiu@mm-sh.com. 

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