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C & A Brazil deploys blockchain to get closer to suppliers
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& A , the Brazilian clothing retail chain , is enhancing its digital strategy with the use of blockchain technology to strengthen relationships with suppliers across the country . Developed in partnership with Blockforce startup , specialized in technology research and development , the initiative allows for the integration – in real time – between the retailer ’ s systems and those of its suppliers , improving the monitoring of the production of each part in a clear , agile and practical way .
Rodrigo Lasalvia , Supplier Compliance Manager , C & A Brazil , said : “ C & A is constantly moving to integrate new technologies into its operation , whether to streamline internal processes or to offer new sales formats . Suppliers play an important role across our entire business ecosystem .
“ Therefore , implementing this technology will provide more security and strengthen our connection , since all production data will be registered in a single and immutable system .”
The retail chain ’ s objective is to improve the management of production stages . In this sense , blockchain technology is a strategic tool , in regards to its ability to make the information sharing more dynamic and secure , also ensuring greater precision in monitoring all stages of production . In addition , the feature enables the constant exchange of information , strengthening transparency and , consequently , mitigating compliance risk .
Brazil – Europe fiber optic submarine cable is launched
In the city of Sines , Portugal , the first submarine fiber optic cable that connects directly between Brazil and Europe was inaugurated . The project was financed by the Brazilian Federal Government , through the Ministry of Science , Technology and Innovation , which invested € 8.9 million , by the European Commission , which contributed € 25 million and by the company EllaLink , which invested € 150 million .
Innovation , Paulo Alvim , and has been in existence for over 14 years .
The cable connection will enhance research and education opportunities in Latin America and Europe over the next 25 years . Part of the capacity of the submarine cable will be used by the Consortium
Building the Europe Link with Latin America ( BELLA ), an academic interconnection project that brings together several research institutions from countries in Europe and Latin America , including RNP . Cable connectivity will allow Brazilian researchers to access scientific equipment in Europe and vice versa .
The submarine cable is 6,000 kilometers long , directly connecting the city of Fortaleza ( Brazil ) to Sines ( Portugal ), without the need for the data to pass through the United States .
The project for the interconnection between the two sides of the Atlantic , connecting Brazil to Europe with a high-capacity link , is an action of the Diálogo Digital Brasil União Europeia . The initiative is co-ordinated by the Secretary of Entrepreneurship and
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