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I am sure that at least one of your colleagues wants to work from home instead of working in a clock-controlled mini-office routine. I can also be sure that you have at least one colleague who thinks the office is the right position, and you cannot achieve the same result in a dispersed team. Perhaps they made this decision even before the worst global health crisis of our generation.   

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The plan enables organizations everywhere to navigate these unknown waters-dare to work differently; not only can they survive, they can also flourish. We achieve this by using data to automate workflows, personalize at scale, and create flexible workspaces.

We conducted in-depth research and talked with IT and business stakeholders in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France. In our "Future Work in the Pandemic Era"

, We share these findings. Almost half of all companies are transitioning to "return to work", but months of remote models have left their mark. Almost a third of people want some remote work to continue forever. Considering only global business, this proportion is as high as 58%. But almost everyone (95%) believes that face-to-face communication is essential for personal development and talent assessment. Therefore, mixed work seems likely to become the new norm.

Most people (72%) admit that they are not technically prepared for the work model imposed by this crisis, which may explain why 56% are now expanding their technology budgets, while 34% intend to accelerate digitalization​​​ Transformation. Therefore, our future workplace will have to be a flexible environment in which technology is used to enable offices to appear anytime, anywhere. This will require companies to modernize their infrastructure with cloud services to provide remote teams with the tools they need to increase productivity.

When the COVID-19 pandemic hits the continental United States, it may be worse now for the respected country of Colorado

. The 64-year-old public television and broadcaster will soon be used in conjunction with its new $34 million Denver headquarters (Buell Public Media Center), with a goal of accommodating 350 employees. Understandably, it was not designed for remote work. Rocky Mountain turned to Xerox for help to figure out how to use the new facilities while adapting to the new realities of a mixed workforce. 

The relationship is not new. Xerox established a partnership with broadcasters six years ago when we implemented a 24/7 support IT overhaul. Through the management of service relationships, Xerox learned about the business model of media organizations and helped it design the most advanced Buell Center, which consolidated all businesses in a 93,000-square-foot building. This reduces office costs, provides an innovation laboratory for the future of public media, and provides co-working facilities for multimedia studios, flexible theaters and community gathering spaces, and journalists from other institutions.

When the pandemic disrupted Rocky Mountain's plans, it worked with Xerox partners to develop a strategy that would provide operational continuity and the production of fresh content through television, radio and digital channels while keeping employees safe. Xerox must provide server space, multimedia storage, reliable connections, and support for remote and on-site staff. Most of this is done through centralized wireless networks and new media storage systems. Therefore, Rocky Mountain adapted the Buell Center to provide a hybrid and flexible workplace model.

For organizations that have already begun to survive even when the fourth industrial revolution is considered possible, digital transformation is not easy. Such companies usually resist changes and insist on using old procedures, worrying that any upgrade of equipment or processes may lead to a decline in operational performance, while still lingering in the learning process. When the global health crisis hit, some of these companies had no choice but to go digital. Fortunately, others have already completed the journey.

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It has a history of nearly a century. The family-run furniture manufacturer finds itself in the digital age with no searchable records. Employees describe themselves as "a dead letter" and have to put customers aside and go to another level to consult documents so that they can answer simple questions. The search involves browsing more than 150 file cabinets. Company stakeholders know that this situation is untenable in the digital age.

By using Xerox DocuShare, the company is able to make the work of 425 employees easier, while laying the foundation for remote work where most people have never heard of the term "COVID-19." Fairfield Chair can digitally process 500,000 documents, not only allows any employee to use a laptop to answer queries anywhere; it also frees up the space previously occupied by file cabinets and reduces paper usage and printing costs. Fairfield has been recognized by the Enhanced Furniture Environmental Culture (EFEC) for its sustainability practices-the highest ecological honor in furniture manufacturing.

Ask people which industries they think need flexibility most. You can almost be sure that "education" will appear in the top five. Keeping children learning has been a few months for decision makers, parents, teachers and school administrators. Xerox and long-term partners

Nebraska region to use technology and provide distance learning. Xerox and Lincoln School have spent more than 15 years providing effective document management solutions for 60 schools, serving more than 42,000 K-12 students, and focusing on using existing Xerox technology to manage Distance learning. The DocuShare content management and collaboration platform enables teachers and administrators to upload, store, access and edit documents in real time from any location. The region can also use DocuShare for its human resources, purchasing and accounting operations.

If you want to work for you immediately, a flexible workplace is necessary. Staffing appropriately and supported employees can not only achieve business continuity; they can provide innovative continuity-turning your business from a survivor to a prosperous one. 

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 Using more than 200 market data for research, tables and charts are distributed on each page, and an easy-to-understand detailed catalog of the "Global School Furniture Market". 

 Allows you to obtain different methods to maximize your profits. The study provides estimates for school furniture forecasts before 2028. Some of the leading key companies involved in this study are: Herman Miller, Inc. (USA), HNI Corporation (USA), KI (USA), Steelcase (USA), Ballen Panels Ltd (UK), VS Vereinigte Spezialmobelfabriken GmbH & Co. KG (Germany), FLEETWOOD GROUP (USA), Hertz Furniture (USA), Knoll, Inc (USA), Smith System Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (USA), TRAYTON GROUP (China), Edumax School Supplies (Qatar)

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The global school furniture market of a leading company is an intelligent process of collecting and analyzing numerical data related to services and products. This research gives ideas aimed at the understanding, needs and needs of your target customers. In addition, it also reveals how the company can effectively meet its requirements. Market research collects data about customers, marketing strategies, and competitors. As more and more private companies enter the industry, the school furniture manufacturing industry is becoming more and more dynamic and innovative.

Important functions and main points provided in the report:

1) Who are the main leading companies in the "Global School Furniture Data Survey Report"?

The following are currently reporting Herman Miller, Inc. (United States), HNI Corporation (United States), KI (United States), Steelcase (United States), Ballen Panels Ltd (United Kingdom), VS Vereinigte Spezialmobelfabriken GmbH & Co. KG (Germany), FLEETWOOD GROUP ( United States), Hertz Furniture (United States), Knoll, Inc (United States), Smith System Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (United States), TRAYTON GROUP (China), Edumax school supplies (Qatar)

**The list of companies mentioned in the final report may be different depending on name changes/mergers, etc.

2) What is the market size and growth rate in 2028?

In 2019, the size of the global school furniture market was xx million U.S. dollars and is expected to reach xx million U.S. dollars by the end of 2028, with a compound annual growth rate of xx% from 2019 to 2028.

3) What are market applications and types:

The research is broken down by the following product types: [Type]

The main application/end user industries are: [application]

**The market is valued based on the weighted average selling price (WASP), which includes any taxes and fees applicable to manufacturers. All currency conversions used in creating this report are calculated using the 2019 fixed annual average currency exchange rate.

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• Middle East and Africa: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Turkey, Egypt and South Africa.

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• Asia Pacific: India, China, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Singapore and Australia.

competition analysis:

Key players pay great attention to the innovation of production technology to improve efficiency and shelf life. Investing in the best strategy by ensuring continuous process improvement and financial flexibility can seize the best long-term growth opportunities in the industry. The player’s company profile, such as Herman Miller, Inc. (USA), HNI Corporation (USA), KI (USA), Steelcase (USA), Balen Panels Ltd (UK), VS Vereinigte Spezialmobelfabriken GmbH & Co KG (Germany), FLEETWOOD GROUP (United States), Hertz Furniture (United States), Knoll, Inc (United States), Smith System Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (United States), TRAYTON GROUP (China), Edumax School Supplies (Qatar) including its basic information such as legal name, website, headquarters , Its market position, historical background and the top ten closest competitors by market capitalization/revenue, and contact information. The revenue data, growth rate and gross margin of each participant/manufacturer are provided in an easy-to-understand tabular format for the past five years, and a separate chapter introduces recent developments, such as mergers, acquisitions or any new products/services Release, including SWOT analysis of each key participant, etc.

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main research:

The main resources come from industry experts in the school furniture industry, including industry value chain management organizations, processing organizations, and analysis service providers. Interviews were conducted with all major sources to gather and identify qualitative and quantitative information and determine future prospects.

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In the secondary research, key information about the industry value chain, the total database of key players, and application areas. From a market and technology-oriented perspective, it also assists in market segmentation based on the lowest level of industry trends, geographic markets and key developments.

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In this study, the years used to estimate the size of the school furniture market are as follows:

Historical year: 2013-2018

Base year: 2019

Expected year: 2020

Forecast 2020 to 2028

The main stakeholders in the global school furniture market:

School furniture manufacturer

School furniture distributor/trader/wholesaler

School furniture accessories manufacturer

Industry Association

Downstream supplier

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Gratnells is known as the manufacturer of iconic school storage trays used by most schools in the UK.

It is rare for a British manufacturer to celebrate its 50th anniversary these days, but an Essex company is doing it in 2021, and it has ambitious plans for the future.

Gratnells, headquartered in Harlow, is the most famous manufacturer of iconic school storage shelves, which are used in most schools in the UK and exported to 68 other countries around the world. It employs about 50 employees between the office and the factory, most of whom are local employees at the Harlow factory.

In addition to school trays, it also manufactures a variety of storage furniture, which is popular not only in schools but also in industry and healthcare.

Gratnells is a family business with a history dating back to Shoreditch in the 1890s, even though the current Gratnells company was founded in 1971 50 years ago. It focused on the school market and introduced a slotted square tube storage frame, which is still in production today.

The F-type shallow plastic storage tray was launched in 1985 and has now become the standard for most school furniture developments worldwide. In 2017, Gratnells opened its first international subsidiary in the United States, and with the continuous development of local employees in continental Europe and the Far East now on a global scale.

It also launched an antibacterial product line for the school market. This range uses the same technology as health products and can help minimize the spread of surface contamination in classrooms. This year has started

With the promotion of the vaccination program on a global scale, people are increasingly interested in its compact medical trolley.

Gratnells predicts that after 2021, people's interest in antibacterial products will continue and continue to invest in its engineering department through the recent acquisition of laser cutting, pipe bending and injection molding machinery.

Murray Hudson, Managing Director of Gratnells said: "We are proud to be engaged in modern manufacturing at Harlow. Our strength

The dedication of the products and employees helped us obtain ISO 9001 certification and the prestigious manufacturing industry mark from the furniture manufacturer company.

The company plans to hold a series of events later this year to celebrate its 50th anniversary, and hopes that the launch of the vaccine will cause a double celebration in 2021.

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Brown Jordan Inc., an American designer, manufacturer and seller of luxury residential, outdoor and high-end contract furnishings, has appointed Kris Yates as its new Chief Commercial Officer. Yates will report directly to Gene J. Moriarty, president and CEO of the company.  

Yates will be based on the West Coast and will be responsible for the development of all Brown Jordan Inc. outdoor lifestyle brands, including Brown Jordan, Tropitone, Castelle, Texacraft and Winston. Yates works with senior leadership and relies on her mature capabilities to implement solutions and go-to-market strategies for outdoor brands, and assume the responsibility of increasing revenue and increasing market share. In addition, she will direct sales and customer service leadership for all brands as well as corporate marketing.

"I am very happy to welcome Kris Yates into the company," said President and CEO Gene J. Moriarty. "With her over 20 years of industry expertise in leading planning and managing sales, marketing and product development, as well as a team of more than 300 teams and the relationships established with stakeholders, distributors and end users, we are very pleased with her Can join Brown Jordan."

Yates has been with HNI Corporation for 18 years, and after holding executive management positions in various departments, he began to hold this position. Recently, she served as the president of Allsteel Inc. and Gunlocke Company, successfully adjusted the two brands, doubled the profitability, and also expanded customers and implemented a new sales structure.

Yates holds a bachelor's degree in interior design from the Illinois College of Art and a financial professional certificate from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.  

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The process of China's transformation into a world manufacturing power is remarkable. When it joined the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001, it played a minor role in the global manufacturing arena. However, after years of economic reforms around the production of goods for export, it officially joined the WTO to help its output soar. In the years since, it has provided itself

, To produce labor-intensive products such as textiles, toys, clothes, shoes and furniture for global companies and end consumers.

These industries are a springboard to enable China to develop economically and enter the production of more advanced products such as electronic products, just as it did for economies such as Hong Kong and South Korea. As education and wages rise and its cost advantage shrinks, China now hopes

, Relying on domestic consumption

, And leave the sales of cheap, labor-intensive goods to others.

But if its plan works, who will step in to replace China as the world's factory?

This is a question recently raised by Gordon Hanson, professor of economics at Harvard Kennedy School

National Bureau of Economic Research. There is no clear answer yet. After reviewing the candidates most qualified to replace China, and researching whether China itself can maintain this role (despite some important changes), he reiterated how confusing this issue is. He admitted: "Who will fill the shoes of China is still confusing."

China seems to have become a producer of labor-intensive products. Hansen focused his analysis on 10 products, including textiles, clothing, footwear, sporting goods, scooters, toys, and fixtures used in the sanitation, heating and lighting sectors. He found that China’s share of global exports of these products reached the highest level of 39.3% in 2013 and dropped to 31.6% in 2018. He pointed out that given the slowdown in growth and other factors, this form of manufacturing is unlikely to rise again. The proportion of China's labor force and the rising rate of university education.

The most obvious competitors to fill this vacancy may be the emerging export economies of Asia, namely India, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam. But in the past two decades, only Bangladesh, Cambodia and Vietnam have seen significant increases in their share of global labor-intensive exports. Bangladesh has grown into the world's second largest garment exporter

, And Vietnam has become China’s favorite alternative

with

.

Hansen said: "Bangladesh and Vietnam have the fastest growth." "If you have to say who is the next China, it is them. The problem is that they are not large enough to completely replace production like China did from East Asia in the 1990s. "Their total population is about 260 million, which is less than 20% of China's 1.4 billion population, and considering economic productivity, they are further shrinking in countries other than China. According to Hansen’s analysis, in Cambodia, they account for less than 8% of global labor-intensive exports.

For candidates from Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, such as Romania, Poland, Morocco, Tunisia and Turkey, the case is no longer attractive. Turkey, the group's largest exporter, has not significantly increased its share of labor-intensive exports for many years.

Labor-intensive manufacturing may stay in China, but huge changes will occur. Technology, especially automation, provides hope for robots to complete heavy tasks, while humans focus on more skilled pursuits. In fact, China is one of the world leaders in the use of industrial robots. But its adoption is mainly in the fields of automobiles and electronics. It has not shown much momentum in using this technology to produce low-cost goods, perhaps because it still provides a lot of cheap labor.

The technology itself has its limitations. Soft soft materials (such as fabrics) may be difficult to handle by robots, thus completing tasks such as putting shoelaces into sports shoes

. Although some companies

, Automation cannot immediately change the way of producing a large number of labor-intensive products.

Hansen thinks there is another possibility. China's development is uneven, and most labor-intensive manufacturing industries are concentrated in large cities. The industry may spread to other parts of the country. Hansen wrote: "In this case, China will eventually replace itself." A similar development occurred in the United States after World War II, when the manufacturing industry moved from more traditional urban centers due to the spread of interstate highways. To small cities across the country.

However, in China, companies are not in a hurry to move from coastal hubs to inland cities on a large scale, where the lack of industrial infrastructure may inhibit their productivity. The Chinese government’s efforts to encourage manufacturers to move to these regions have had limited success. Hansen wrote: "It can be proved from an economic perspective that China may be on the verge of a major change in the spatial distribution of its manufacturing industry, but evidence that this is actually happening is "hard to find."

Despite the active efforts of supply chain leaders

And fashion companies exploring

In Europe and America, many people still find it difficult and expensive to leave China. The manufacturing infrastructure is still unparalleled,

. It caused "

The strategy is that the company keeps most of its manufacturing operations in China, but distributes some of its shares to countries such as Vietnam.

But if China's costs continue to rise, and the company does not leave, what will happen?

Hansen’s paper did not address the consequences, but he said that one of the impacts may be the increase in the cost of clothing and footwear products, which is true for companies and even consumers. He said: “We are used to setting the prices of these goods very low, and I don’t know if we fully understand how much the prices of these goods have fallen relative to other goods in the past 20 years.” “Fast fashion is the rise of China. the result of."

The company may also continue to try its procurement. Hansen said: "We view innovation as creating new products or new methods of production, but changing the location where products are produced is another form of innovation." "This is new. There are risks. You are not sure how all parts are combined. Together. The experimental process to solve the problem may take a while."

Although it usually takes a while to figure out the new paradigm, once it does, it usually takes over quickly. This is typical

Used to describe innovative communication methods. It may not be clear who or where the next China will be, but this does not mean that the answer will never appear. At that time, the industry will respond. After all, this is how China changed from a small manufacturer to a world factory in such a short period of time.

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