Author: Anita Hummel

  • Is Teak a Coniferous, Evergreen, or Deciduous Tree? 11 Teak Wood Facts

    Is Teak a Coniferous, Evergreen, or Deciduous Tree? 11 Teak Wood Facts

    When you check on the internet if a teak is a Coniferous, Evergreen, or Deciduous Tree, there can be quite a bit of confusion. I have seen some who say that teak is an evergreen tree. Teak is a deciduous, not evergreen or coniferous tree. Teak leaves do not fall off in the wintertime but…

  • Is Nickel A Natural Element? All About Nickel and Its Everyday Uses

    Is Nickel A Natural Element? All About Nickel and Its Everyday Uses

    As part of my charity work for Project Sprouts, we were guests at a Nickel Mine in Son La, Vietnam. The nickel mine is our partner in helping us to distribute charity goods to children and schools in this area. While I was at the mine, I saw some of the nickel they had brought…

  • How To Create Designs in Procreate? 4 Proven Methods

    How To Create Designs in Procreate? 4 Proven Methods

    Procreate is an Apple App that many may think is just a fun tool, but the reality is that you can use Procreate to design some beautiful home decor and home furnishing products. Procreate is a compelling Apple iPad app. Designing with the Procreate App is a straightforward process. You can sketch a design directly…

  • What Is Cognitive Procurement? 6 Ways It Is Different Procurement

    What Is Cognitive Procurement? 6 Ways It Is Different Procurement

    There is a new way to handle procurement in the supply chain, which is called Cognitive Procurement. Cognitive procurement shows us how technology is truly changing how we do business. Cognitive procurement is using technology in the supply chain process. Everything from artificial intelligence to deep learning, data mining, pattern recognition, the Internet of Things,…

  • Choosing Velotrade For Asian Based Invoice Financing And Discounting

    Choosing Velotrade For Asian Based Invoice Financing And Discounting

    I recently came across an excellent company that can help exporters like myself based in Asia. In fact, I wish I had known about this company years ago. Velotrade is a Hong Kong-based company that has offices throughout Asia. Their main focus is to help exporters finance and discount orders from large and smaller companies…

  • Is ETL Listed The Same As UL Listed? Understanding the Certifications

    Is ETL Listed The Same As UL Listed? Understanding the Certifications

    Many suppliers in Asia now also have ETL certification and not just UL certification. It can be confusing whether an ETL and UL mark on a product is the same safety standard. The ETL and UL listed certifications have the same safety mark as they must adhere to the same safety standards, product testing, and…

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