QIC Inside Investor Relation Series (18): Independent directors and board oversight

Taiwanese companies have been adding more and more independent directors to their boards and increasing the overall level of board independence during recent years. Is this contributing to the overall effectiveness of board oversight and performance of Taiwanese companies? Or are these independent directors reticent to challenge management over fear of losing their board position?

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AR, AI, IoT all indispensable in implementing Industry 4.0

In an era when the consumer experience is paramount, AIoT has become the first choice for companies to create services tailored for their consumers. Faced with rapid changes in demand of the consumer market, the global manufacturing industry is making large strides toward Industry 4.0; and AIoT is an important solution for smart manufacturing. Although research institutions define smart manufacturing differently, their definitions all note that it must be able to meet customer requirements, generate optimal decisions, and improve financial investment, reduce the inventory, and enhance contingency management capabilities. Only then can it help to enhance overall competitiveness and lay a solid foundation for the long-term development of companies.

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