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Blockchain and robotics are becoming increasingly popular in the global fashion industry as brands look to increase transparency and improve efficiencies, according to GlobalData. While it is still in its infancy, blockchain technology has the potential to transform the global supply chain, says Michelle Russell, apparel correspondent at GlobalData. She says that during the last few years, the adoption of blockchain technology amongst apparel and textile companies has grown substantially as the pressure to have more visibility in the supply chain ramps up. “Its uses are varied as companies use the ledger to address problems in unethical behaviour, excess waste, the origin of goods, and counterfeiting.” German start-up Retraced recently launched a blockchain-based transparency solution that it is trialling with a number of fashion brands. Other examples include OpenSC which received US$4 million in seed funding for its platform that aims to build transparency around commodities know...

Good Clinical Practice (GCP) is the driving force behind clinical research. It is the name given to a set of broad regulatory requirements, standards, and recommendations that apply to thousands of highly specific tasks, processes, and roles in the conduct of clinical research. The core aspect to bear in mind about GCP is that it is a set of practical standards that act as guidelines, and what are called best practices, to aid in the smooth conduct of clinical trials. They have branched out of the existing regulations, guidance, and industry standards and practices and are open to interpretation and individual understanding. Applying any particular GCP is left to the discretion of the professional undertaking it. There are hardly any regulations that are set in stone, for the simple reason that their application varies according to the situation. This presents the toughest challenge in implementing the GCP standards. There exists a disparity between the specific, detailed nature of...