Amid inflationary pressures, changing consumer behavior, and rising sustainability awareness, Supply Chain Management (SCM) has evolved from a logistical function into a core driver of business strategy. Companies no longer see SCM merely as a cost-control tool. Instead, they are adopting automation and smart technologies to improve visibility and process efficiency, turning it into a key driver of pricing strategy, customer experience, and service flexibility (KPMG, 2025). Today, SCM plays a critical role in driving business growth and organizational resilience.

In a groundbreaking move for Philippine research, the Immunology Division of the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) has installed the country’s first-ever spectral flow cytometer, Cytek Northern Lights, through DKSH Technology. This milestone marks a new era in advanced immunological research, empowering scientists to conduct deeper, more precise analyses that were previously beyond reach.

The European Commission’s Regulation (EU) 2023/2055, enforced on 17th October 2023, marks a major step forward in reducing microplastic pollution generated by personal care products. This legislation targets intentionally added synthetic polymer microparticles—commonly known as microplastics—in consumer products with the aim of preventing the release of more than 500 000 tons of microplastics into the ocean by 2055.