JNA Sep/ Oct 2021

JNA Sep/Oct 2021 | 29 創新科技 “The role of physical stores is also changing. Consumers prefer to research online and come to the store knowing what they want and expect the sales professional to support them in their buying decision. The physical store has become an extension of the online and must provide a continuous shopping journey,” added Noy Elram, managing director APAC at Sarine. Sarine is also a traceability and sustainability leader. Block shared, “The Sarine Diamond Journey™ provenance and traceability solution is generating strong interest due to our unique ability to collate actual verifiable traceability documentation throughout the manufacturing workflow as compared to origin-only certification.” This solution is currently adopted by major diamantaires Alrosa, Lucara and Grib, to name a few. More than 100 million rough diamonds go through Sarine systems annually, he added. Sarine is also working closely with high-profile retailers who value the storytelling and sustainability attribute of the Sarine Diamond Journey™. “We expect broader commercial adoption with additional leading brands to follow and are leveraging the seamless integration of the Sarine Diamond Journey™ with our e-Grading™ initiative to offer an even more compelling packaged proposition of these two unique offerings,” added Elram. Moving forward, Block said technology will continue to play a critical role in the diamond trade. Digital transformation particularly in retail is expected to persist as lockdowns and restrictions drive the transition to online purchases. The US and China meanwhile are seen to drive growth in jewellery consumption. Sarine, for its part, will prioritise traceability and e-Grading solutions. “Sarine will continue to drive the diamond industry forward through innovation and technology. Our continuous mission is to help the industry to adapt to the rapidly changing environment and to the new generation of consumers,” noted Block. Noy Elram, managing director APAC of Sarine Technologies Ltd Sarine Technologies Ltd 亞太區總裁 Noy Elram David Block, CEO of Sarine Technologies Ltd Sarine Technologies Ltd 首席執行官 David Block 製造業、零售和線上業務有所改善,鑽石業也正在好 轉。這對 Sarine (尚灵)來說是個好兆頭——集團 2021 年 上半年的收入上升 61% ,達到 3,600 萬美元,而淨利潤則 飆升至 1,260 萬美元。他們正利用新冠疫情下鑽石行業加 快數碼化轉型的趨勢。“今年,我們看到鑽石行業復甦強 勁,” Sarine 首席執行官 David Block 指。“ Sarine 擁有行 內最先進的技術基礎設施,以提高毛坯鑽石購買效率,同時 不斷投資以擴大此類產品的供應。” 數碼革命 Block 解釋,封關期間毛坯鑽石拍賣轉移至綫上平台進 行,買家可以採用 Sarine 的先進技術和綫上系統評估毛坯鑽 石的品質。 在 B2B 方面,由於旅遊限制使綫下毛坯鑽石採購無法進 行,綫上拍賣變得更為重要。越來越多的礦商開始透過數碼 技術讓客人能夠在線上查看商品。零售商和製造商對 Sarine 的 eGrading TM 分級解决方案也越來越感興趣。 與此同時,終端消費者變得更加挑剔——他們在購買前 會先搜集資料,而且更願意在線上購買珠寶,因此零售商需 要建立穩固的線上形象。 “實體店的角色也在改變。消費者喜歡在網上搜集資 料,走進商店時已知道自己想要什麼,並期望銷售人員支持 他們做出購買決定所需的信息。實體店已成為線上銷售的延 伸,必須提供與線上購物無縫接軌的購物旅程,” Sarine 亞 太區總裁 Noy Elram 補充道。 Sarine 還是鑽石溯源技術和可持續發展方面的領袖。 Block 分享道,“ Sarine Diamond Journey™ 鑽石之旅來源地和追溯 方案引起了市場極大迴響,因為一般方案僅可提供產地声明, 而我們卻能運用技術整合可驗證的追溯信息,將整個開采和加 工流程呈現於客戶眼前。”主要礦石商包括 Alrosa 、 Lucara 和 Grib 等均已採用此方案。 Block 補充說, Sarine 系統每年 掃描/分析/檢測超過 1 億顆毛坯或成品鑽石。 Sarine 亦與重視故事敘述和可持續發展的知名零售商密 切合作,因為 Sarine Diamond Journey™ 鑽石之旅有助零 售商的業務發展。“我們預計會有更多企業和更多領先品牌 應用 Sarine Diamond Journey™ 鑽石之旅與 e-Grading™ e 分級這兩個創新,且各環節無縫配接的方案,打造更具吸 引力的產品服務。” Elram 補充道。 展望未來, Block 指科技將繼續在鑽石貿易中發揮關鍵 作用。隨着封關和各種限制措施將行業推向線上營運,數碼 轉型預計將持續下去,尤其是零售業我們認為美國和中國市 場是珠寶消費的最大增長動力。同時, Sarine 也在積極推廣 溯源和 e 分級解決方案。“ Sarine 將繼續通過創新和科技推 動鑽石行業。我們一直以協助行業適應快速變化的環境和新 一代消費者為使命。” Block 說。 鑽石科技供應商 Sarine Technologies Ltd 表示, 2020 年是 鑽石行業艱難的一年,持續的封關措施窒礙了美國、歐洲和 亞洲等主要市場的鑽石生產和零售業務,然而,隨着製造業 和零售活動重啟,市場到了2020年年底復甦開始萌芽。

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