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MEDIA ALERT: Consider a fresh source for retail and consumer goods insights on supply chain challenges, digital twins

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3 years ago

November 28, 2022

Announcing the first installment of SAS Sound Bytes, a showcase of SAS experts offering quick, quotable takes on trending news topics

CARY, N.C., Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Working on stories about supply-chain disruption, retailer resiliency in an uncertain economy, and the use of AI and other technologies? Here’s a quotable expert to provide fresh and compelling perspectives:

For your retail and analytics #journorequest, consider Dan Mitchell, a SAS source you can rely on.

WHO:
Dan Mitchell, the Global Director of Retail & CPG at analytics software giant SAS, has spent more than 20 years helping companies successfully apply analytics and AI to streamline their planning, pricing and inventory. He’s a reliable source, and he can help you build a more balanced story.

WHAT:
If you’re working on stories about ongoing global supply chain challenges, digital twins and the ways they intersect in retail and consumer goods manufacturing, Dan’s a relatable source. Below find brief, downloadable video clips featuring Mitchell discussing digital twins and their effect on supply chains. Grab-and-go companion quotes accompany the video clips. Feel free to use either to flesh out your stories.

If you’d rather use the clips and quotes below as inspiration and schedule time to connect with Dan directly for a live or a written interview, we can make arrangements that suit your needs.

By the way, this is our first installment of SAS Sound Bytes, a showcase of SAS experts offering quick, quotable takes on trending news topics. More experts coming soon.

FOR YOUR USE:
What is a digital twin? (40 seconds)

“A digital twin is a replica of a real-world system. That can be a machine or a process. What we’re trying to do is encapsulate the behavior of that machine or system. That way we can do different tests, experiment with it.

“Some examples could be: We may have a digital twin that is a replica of a baked-goods manufacturing production floor. We have all the machinery, the ingredients, components and sensors on that factory line. We’re able to build a digital replica of that to encapsulate its behavior.”

What makes digital twins different from previous simulation technology? (42 seconds)

“What makes digital twins different than what we had in the past is now we have the ability to take this model and hydrate it with data from IoT systems, for example. At any given point, we have this digital model, and we can update it real-time with the data coming from freight vehicle telemetry or from sensors on the factory floor.

“The real power is that it allows us to monitor when the system is behaving properly or improperly so we can look inside to refine and optimize it.”

How are retailers or consumer goods manufacturers using digital twins now? (44 seconds)

“One of our customers uses a simulation to reformulate the laundry detergent they create. They’re able to take the ingredients and formulas to develop that detergent plus all the costs associated with manufacturing.

“If they want to change a dye or process, they can experiment with that in a digital lab of this digital twin, understand what the potential costs and outcomes could be. Once they’re finished running that simulation, they could apply it to the real world and retool their factories or the processes used to produce those goods.”

How can digital twins help with supply chain issues? (30 seconds)

“You can build a digital twin of your actual downstream supply chain. So maybe you want to understand exactly how many distribution centers and trucks you have. You want to understand their behavior so you can build a digital replica of that system. The system could include not just machines, but departments, people and processes too.”

How are digital twins similar to a driving app like Waze? (47 seconds)

“The way I use a driving app is I plug in my destination and a time I want to get there, and it tells me when I should leave home if I want to get to Logan Airport, let’s say. In that case, I’m running a simulation: “What if I wanted to get to Logan Airport at 10:30 a.m.?”

It gives me several different routes, explores different options, and tells me when I should depart. Knowing that information, I may change my behavior. I may decide to book a flight when it’s easier to get to the airport, when I have less chance of incoming traffic problems.”

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2026 Vietnam-China Cross-Border Tourism AI Empowerment Cooperation Exchange Program Concludes in Nanning

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3 hours ago

April 19, 2026

NANNING, China, April 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — This is a report from china-asean-media.com.

The 14-day “2026 Vietnam-China Cross-Border Tourism AI Empowerment Cooperation and Exchange Program” successfully concluded on April 19 in Nanning, Guangxi. Co-hosted by the Department of Culture and Tourism of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (China) and the Departments of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of Quang Ninh, Lang Son, Cao Bang, and Tuyen Quang provinces (Vietnam), the event brought together nearly 30 tourism officials and industry representatives from the four Vietnamese localities.

With the theme “Vietnam-China AI + Cross-Border Tourism Exchange and Cooperation,” the program combined expert lectures, case studies on AI applications, and field visits. Participants gained insights into ASEAN-China tourism policies, AI-driven cross-border cooperation models, and smart tourism technologies. Hands-on training enabled them to use AI tools for decision-making, product development, and destination branding.

The delegation conducted field studies in Nanning, Liuzhou, Guilin, and Hechi. They visited the China-ASEAN AI Innovation and Cooperation Center, the “Easy Visit Guangxi” platform, the No. Wang Cultural Industrial Park, and the BAO JUN base, experiencing Guangxi’s smart, industrial, landscape, and wellness tourism offerings.

A meaningful part of the program was retracing President Ho Chi Minh’s revolutionary footsteps in Guangxi, including visits to the former site of Yucai School in Nanning, the former residence of Ho Chi Minh in Liuzhou, and the “September 2” School site in Guilin. On April 17, all participants attended the launch ceremony of the 2026 Vietnam-China Border People’s Carnival in Nanning, witnessing the deep friendship and mutual support between the border communities of both nations.

At the closing ceremony on April 18, a cross-border tourism product design competition was held. The team from Quang Ninh won the Best Design Award, while teams from Lang Son, Cao Bang, and Tuyen Quang received Excellence Awards. Mr. Lưu Bá Mạc, Vice Director of Lang Son’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, praised the program for fostering practical cooperation and opening new directions for the “comrades and brothers” friendship between local authorities.

The program not only provided Vietnamese tourism professionals with valuable knowledge in AI and smart tourism but also laid a solid foundation for future cooperation in building shared tourism information platforms, developing smart products, and enhancing data connectivity. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to advancing high-quality development of the cultural and tourism industry through AI, contributing to the strategic Vietnam-China community with a shared future.

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TCL Solar: Powering Pakistan with advanced solar module innovation

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4 hours ago

April 19, 2026

LAHORE, Pakistan, April 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — TCL Solar made a strong impact at this year’s Solar Pakistan exhibition (17th-19th April, at Expo Centre Lahore) by unveiling a range of advanced solar solutions designed to meet the growing demand for low-carbon energy in South Asia and the Middle East.

The new T5 Pro solar module represents a major leap in N-type TOPCon technology, delivering breakthroughs in both conversion efficiency and power output. It is designed to be the new flagship product in the industry, offering enhanced performance and long-term value.

Key Highlights of the T5 Pro:

A unique product design: The T5 Pro specificity remains in its design architecture, with an overlapping tri-cut cell construction. This innovative structure significantly boosts the module’s performance, ensuring superior output and higher energy yield.

Product Reliability: The T5 Pro’s low-current technology ensures precise temperature control, with hotspot temperatures up to 45°C lower than conventional modules. This reduces the risk of fire hazards and improves overall module longevity. The module has also passed rigorous reliability tests, making it ideal for diverse applications, including commercial rooftops and ground-mounted power stations.

Customer Value: By enhancing energy generation and reducing project lifecycle costs, the T5 Pro provides a high return on investment for both residential and commercial solar applications.

TCL Solar’s Lightweight Module: Optimized for C&I Rooftops

TCL Solar’s Lightweight Module addresses the specific challenges faced by commercial and industrial (C&I) rooftops, particularly in areas with limited load-bearing capacity.

Improved Power Output: Weighing only 5.4 kg/m², these modules generate 3-6% more power compared to traditional TOPCon modules, offering a highly efficient solution for weight-sensitive environments.

Superior Heat Dissipation: The ultra-thin glass design enhances heat dissipation, lowers operating temperatures and reduces overall weight and making the modules ideal for aging rooftops or structures with limited structural integrity.

Building on the momentum at Solar Pakistan 2026, TCL SOLAR and TAIMOOR TRADING CO. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), marking a key step in advancing solar energy solutions. This partnership aims to expand clean power access and drive sustainable development across Pakistan and beyond, with a shared focus on innovation and a low-carbon future.

Focusing on innovation, efficiency, and reduced environmental impact, TCL Solar continues to lead the way in solar technology in Pakistan and across the region, providing solutions that meet today’s energy needs while enabling measurable emissions reductions across the energy value chain.

As Pakistan embraces renewable energy, TCL Solar’s cutting-edge technologies will help drive the growth of low-carbon energy in South Asia and the Middle East.

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TCL Solar: Powering Pakistan with advanced solar module innovation

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4 hours ago

April 19, 2026

Key Highlights of the T5 Pro:

Customer Value: By enhancing energy generation and reducing project lifecycle costs, the T5 Pro provides a high return on investment for both residential and commercial solar applications.

TCL Solar’s Lightweight Module: Optimized for C&I Rooftops

TCL Solar’s Lightweight Module addresses the specific challenges faced by commercial and industrial (C&I) rooftops, particularly in areas with limited load-bearing capacity.

Improved Power Output: Weighing only 5.4 kg/m², these modules generate 3-6% more power compared to traditional TOPCon modules, offering a highly efficient solution for weight-sensitive environments.

As Pakistan embraces renewable energy, TCL Solar’s cutting-edge technologies will help drive the growth of low-carbon energy in South Asia and the Middle East.

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