Episode 1 08/25/2022

“Intelligent Asia opens with focus on automation”

https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/biz/archives/2022/08/25/2003784096

# automation 

A-U-T-O-M-A-T-I-O-N

The use of machines and computers that can operate without needing human control

1. Prevalence of automation might result in robots taking over a lot of jobs.
2. Automation has reduced the workforce here by half.

#procurement 

P-R-O-C-U-R-E-M-E-N-T

The process of getting supplies; purchasing

1. The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war has cut down Europe’s procurement of natural gas by 40 percent.
2. All buyers report to the Department of Procurement in our company.

#exhibitor

E-X-H-I-B-I-T-O-R

Owners of some products or artworks shown in  an exhibition.

1. Creative Expo Taiwan this year features heavy-weight exhibitors.
2. Our company is among the first-time exhibitors   in this trade show.

#prioritize 

P-R-I-O-R-I-T-I-Z-E

To decide which of a group of things are the most important and have to be dealt with first.

1. It is not easy to prioritize work, life, and family.
2. All masters of time management are good at prioritizing.

#incentive 

I-N-C-E-N-T-I-V-E

Something that encourages a person to take actions; motives

1. The government gave out vouchers to all citizens as incentives for consumption.
2. Year-end bonuses are common incentives for employees in most companies.