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New Study Finds Workforce Challenges Emerge as a Top Concern Among CPG Manufacturers

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Global study reveals critical workforce issues, rising technology budgets, and evolving strategic priorities for CPG manufacturers

BRUSSELS, June 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced the results of the 9th annual “State of Smart Manufacturing Report: CPG Edition.” The global study encompasses the responses of 158 leaders from CPG manufacturers, inclusive of home and personal care, as well as food and beverage manufacturers, across 17 of the leading manufacturing countries.

This year’s report highlights the evolution of the CPG industry, specifically about utilizing emerging technologies to maximize workforce potential, improve forward planning and minimize risk. CPG leaders acknowledge that neglecting to adapt to the industry’s transformation can stifle growth and competitiveness, especially considering that the manufacturing sector could see up to 2.1 million unfilled jobs by 2030 if current workforce challenges are not addressed.

Key global findings include:

Workforce issues, inflation and the energy crisis are the top external obstacles for CPG manufacturers in 2024.86% of CPG manufacturers are using or evaluating smart manufacturing technology in 2024.Technology investments increased 26% year-over-year, from 21% to 27% of the operating budget.Blockchain technology is listed as one of the top 10 investment areas for CPG manufacturers in 2024, ranking second overall.Training current employees on new processes is the top workforce-related obstacle for CPG manufacturers in 2024.Product quality is the factor that matters most to CPG manufacturers’ ESG programs.

“As CPG manufacturing leaders navigate a complex and evolving landscape, they are realizing that the ability to support their workforce will be a critical factor for success,” said Steve Deitzer, vice president, Global Industry – CPG, at Rockwell Automation. “This year’s report underscores the need for CPG manufacturers to prioritize workforce development, as ensuring employees are well-trained and equipped to leverage emerging technologies will be essential in overcoming industry challenges and achieving sustainable growth.”

CPG manufacturers are prioritizing technologies, including smart manufacturing and automation, that enhance and augment the value of their employees to attract, engage and retain their workforce.

“With our extensive industry knowledge and a broad range of industry solutions, Rockwell is uniquely positioned to be a trusted advisor for CPG companies globally,” said Deitzer. “No matter where companies stand in their digital transformation and smart manufacturing efforts, we meet them where they are so they can achieve sustainable growth.”

The full findings of the report can be found here.

Methodology

This report is based on the responses of 158 managers and executives from CPG manufacturers in 17 countries. It’s part of the 9th annual State of Smart Manufacturing report, which surveyed 1,567 manufacturing leaders across multiple industries and was conducted in association with Sapio Research and Rockwell Automation. 

About Rockwell Automation

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 29,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries. To learn more about how we are bringing the Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com.

About the Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork™

Rockwell Automation believes we’re better together—and we do our part by delivering an expansive, global partner ecosystem of market-leading technology, superior support and services, and an integrated and streamlined approach to business. Succeed on an international scale by utilizing our network’s breadth of innovative technologies and services that no single vendor can provide alone. To learn more about how the PartnerNetwork is helping to deliver the value of The Connected Enterprise®, visit PartnerNetwork Program.

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TMGM Enters Esports Through New Collaboration with OG Esports as Official Global Partner

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SYDNEY, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — TMGM today announced a new collaboration with OG Esports, marking TMGM’s first esports campaign. As the Official CFD Partner of OG’s Dota 2 and Counter-Strike 2 teams, TMGM will engage esports audiences through fan-focused digital activations, exclusive rewards and branded content.

The collaboration reflects TMGM’s commitment to engaging digitally native audiences through performance-driven communities. The initiative highlights similarities between competitive gaming and financial markets, where preparation, precision, speed and resilience drive success.

“Success, whether in financial markets or competitive gaming, is built on preparation, resilience and the ability to adapt in a fast-changing environment. These qualities are deeply embedded in both TMGM and OG Esports,” said Nick Yang, Chief Commercial Officer of TMGM.

“We are pleased to collaborate with an organisation that has built a strong reputation within the esports industry, and we look forward to delivering meaningful experiences that resonate with audiences around the world.”

Throughout the campaign, fans can look forward to cashback rewards, signed OG Dota 2 and Counter-Strike 2 team jerseys, branded content and social media activations.

TMGM’s presence will be integrated across OG’s website, social channels and streaming platforms.

Through the collaboration, TMGM aims to deliver meaningful experiences and lasting value to OG’s global community.

“OG has a global fanbase that deserves the very best experiences. That’s why we’ve partnered with TMGM. As a leading CFD trading platform, TMGM will offer our community new ways to engage both through trading and unique OG experiences. We’re proud to support TMGM’s first step into esports and look forward to building a strong partnership that delivers lasting value for our fans,” said Xavier Oswald, Chief Executive Officer of OG Esports.

About TMGM

Founded in 2013 in Sydney, Australia, TMGM Group is the Official Regional Partner of Chelsea Football Club. As a broker providing global financial product trading, TMGM is regulated by ASIC(Australia), VFSC (Vanuatu), FSC Mauritius, and FSA (Seychelles).

Disclaimer: Investing in leveraged products carries high risks and is not suitable for all investors. You have no interest in the underlying asset. Read the Client Agreement and other disclosure documents set forth on our website. The above information is provided by TMGM Group (Trademax Australia Limited, ABN 76 162 331 311, AFSL 436416, Trademax Global Markets (SE) Limited, FSA licence number SD224, Trademax Global Limited, VFSC 40356 & Trademax Global Markets (International) Pty Ltd, Company No. 195323, Mauritius Investment Dealer Licence No. GB22201012). 

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Huawei Expands Health and Fitness Ecosystem on HUAWEI WATCH FIT 5 Series, Deepening Commitment to Women’s Wellbeing

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New app partnerships with Life: Period Tracker, Clue, and The Ginger Club signal growing momentum for third-party developers building on Huawei’s wearable platform

LONDON, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Huawei announced the continued expansion of its health and fitness app ecosystem on the newly launched HUAWEI WATCH FIT 5 Series, reinforcing its strategy to build an open, partner-driven platform that delivers meaningful everyday value to users. The latest additions include Life: Period Tracker, the globally recognized women’s health app; Clue, the #1 women-led  period and cycle tracker; and The Ginger Club, a running community founded around women’s physiology, bringing advanced cycle tracking, data-driven health insights, and personalized training directly to the wrist.

The applications are available through HUAWEI AppGallery across all models of the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 5 Series. They reflect a broader ambition: to attract best-in-class app developers to Huawei’s wearable ecosystem and give them the platform, data integrations, and user reach to build health experiences that genuinely improve daily life.

A Platform Built Around Women’s Health

With women’s health being a clear strategic priority, Huawei’s ecosystem team has worked closely with partners to ensure the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 5 Series goes beyond step counting. Life: Period Tracker allows users to log cycle data, symptoms, mood, and flow level directly from the watch, discreetly and without reaching for a phone.

For users seeking deeper analysis, Clue’s integration with the Huawei Health app brings sleep data and body temperature readings from the watch into cycle analysis, supporting more personalized and data-driven health insights. Available with a Clue Plus subscription, the integration allows users to make the most of the data their watch already captures.  

From Wrist Data to Intelligent Coaching

The Ginger Club, founded by renowned running coach Candela Pérez, takes the ecosystem’s women’s health focus into athletic performance. With a Ginger Club subscription, training plans, from 5K to marathon, are designed around menstrual cycle phases. In addition, through seamless syncing with the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 5 Series, the app draws on real-time pace, heart rate, and recovery data to guide users on when to push and when to rest, enabling the watch to become a genuine coaching companion.

These partnerships illustrate the growing appeal of Huawei’s wearable platform: lightweight, all-day wear design enables higher data continuity and more engaged users, delivering a compelling proposition for developers looking to reach people in the real moments of their lives.

An Open Ecosystem Invitation

To celebrate the launch, new HUAWEI WATCH FIT 5 Series buyers will receive an exclusive three-month premium subscription, valued at €15, to Life: Period Tracker at no cost, and a 3-month free trial to Clue Plus, as part of Huawei’s commitment to making its ecosystem genuinely rewarding from day one.

For developers and health brands, the path to collaboration is open: whether through Health Kit integration or native app development for HUAWEI AppGallery, Huawei provides the tools, APIs, and go-to-market support to bring compelling wearable experiences to market. On top of this, the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 5 Series also supports contactless payments with Curve Pay, as well as access to Huawei MultiPass, including Huawei Health+ membership and exclusive benefits from popular sports, fitness, and lifestyle apps such as komoot, Naviki, URUNN and FIIT.

Developers and health brands interested in building for Huawei’s wearable platform are encouraged to explore partnership opportunities through the Huawei Developer Portal at https://developer.huawei.com/consumer/en/.

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HDC 2026 Global Eco Summit: Huawei Ecosystem Fuels Partners’ Growth in China and Cross-Border Success

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DONGGUAN, China, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At the HDC 2026 Global Eco Summit, Huawei convened global ecosystem partners, brands, and developers to explore how its innovative technologies are reshaping digital interaction in an increasingly interconnected, multi-device world. Spanning luxury retail, tourism, financial services, and digital platforms, the summit highlighted how enterprises are leveraging Huawei’s ecosystem to drive innovation and business growth, with key partners sharing real-world collaboration cases and practical insights.

China Market Mastery: AI-Powered Audience Insights and Story-Driven Strategies for Scalable Brand Growth

Huawei’s ecosystem has established itself as a powerful platform enabling brands to navigate the China market with precision and creativity. Leveraging Petal Ads’ advanced AI capabilities and rich consumer insights, brands access multi-dimensional audience portraits, real-time behavioral signals, and omnichannel measurement tools. The ecosystem also provides access to affluent consumer segments, including over 22 million yearly outbound travelers — 76% of whom belong to middle-to-high consumption groups with strong interest in luxury goods, technology, and premium lifestyles.

A global leading luxury house demonstrated how these capabilities translate into meaningful China growth. To connect with high-net-worth consumers, the brand partnered with Huawei to leverage Petal Ads’ precision targeting, reaching premium audiences including foldable device users with immersive splash screen visuals optimized for Huawei devices. The campaigns generated tens of millions of impressions and strong click-through rates. The partnership has since expanded into experiential collaborations and in-store initiatives, blending the brand’s heritage with Huawei’s intelligent technology.

A Southeast Asian national tourism board showed how China-market strategy becomes more effective when media, content, devices, and offline experiences are connected. This collaboration leveraged Petal Ads, Huawei Wearables, SkyTone, and offline retail experiences to create a 360-degree immersive travel journey for Chinese consumers — including customized watch faces featuring destination mascots and KOL collaborations. The campaign generated hundreds of millions of exposures, significantly lifted brand awareness, and solidified the destination as a top choice for Chinese outbound travelers.

Expanding Global Horizons: Overseas Partners Strengthen Huawei’s Global Ecosystem

As cross-border travel and consumption grow, overseas partners are increasingly engaging with Huawei’s ecosystem to deliver seamless, locally relevant experiences for users abroad, embedding essential services such as ticketing, payments, and connectivity directly into users’ daily digital lives.

A leading Hong Kong ticketing platform partnered with Huawei to redefine cross-border event and travel experiences for Chinese outbound travelers. Leveraging Huawei’s hybrid architecture, localized support, and Huawei Login capabilities, the platform built a high-performance, cross-device application for concerts, sports events, and travel services across Hong Kong and Asia. Beyond ticketing, the integration spans the full travel journey: users can book tickets, navigate to venues via Petal Maps, and stay connected via SkyTone — all within Huawei’s ecosystem — transforming standalone transactions into continuous, connected travel moments.

BonusFlaş, Garanti BBVA’s digital payment and smart wallet platform and one of Türkiye’s leading digital payment solutions, demonstrated how Huawei’s ecosystem enables seamless and secure transactions. Through this partnership, BonusFlaş enabled NFC-based contactless payments on HUAWEI WATCH 5, HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 series, and other NFC-supported wearables, allowing users to make secure, one-tap payments at millions of POS terminals across Türkiye directly from their wrists. BonusFlaş’s upgraded platform brought together cards, digital payments, exclusive campaigns, and favorite brands in a single, user-friendly interface, expanding its user base and setting a new standard for fintech-wearable collaboration in Türkiye.

Forging a Connected Future Together

The HDC 2026 Global Eco Summit reaffirmed Huawei’s role as an open, collaborative global bridge, connecting brands, developers, and consumers to drive shared growth. As cross-border commerce and travel expand, Huawei stands ready to empower partners with its innovative technologies and expansive ecosystem. Huawei invites all global brands, developers, and ecosystem partners to join together building a fully connected, intelligent world that turns cross-border challenges into opportunities.

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