{"id":8780,"date":"2024-05-14T16:29:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-14T08:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/air8.io\/?p=8780"},"modified":"2025-11-26T19:47:34","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T11:47:34","slug":"air8-won-two-awards-at-just-style-excellence-award-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/air8.io\/zh-hans\/air8-won-two-awards-at-just-style-excellence-award-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Air8 won two awards at Just Style Excellence Award 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8780\" class=\"elementor elementor-8780\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-d25e861 e-con-boxed ae-bg-gallery-type-default e-con\" data-id=\"d25e861\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f1866c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6f1866c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.9.0 - 06-12-2022 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#818a91;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#818a91;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">The apparel, footwear and textile industry is witnessing a transformative era where access to financing is becoming a pivotal factor for growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).<\/span>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 15pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif;\">Air8, a subsidiary of LFX Digital and part of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globaldata.com\/store\/report\/?cdmsid=1264330&amp;scalar=true&amp;utm_source=Featured%20Company&amp;utm_medium=27-177886&amp;utm_campaign=company-profile-hyperlink-nonlgp\"><span style=\"color: black;\">Li &amp; Fung<\/span><\/a>\u00a0legacy, has emerged as a beacon of innovation and support for SME exporters, for which the company has won two awards in the Financing and Innovation categories in the 2024 Just Style Excellence Awards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 15pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif;\">The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.just-style.com\/excellence-awards\/excellence-awards-guide\/\"><span style=\"color: black;\">Just Style Excellence Awards<\/span><\/a>\u00a0celebrate the greatest achievements and innovations in the industry. The programme provides a platform to recognise the people and companies that are driving change and is powered by the business intelligence of GlobalData.<\/span><\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/air8.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Frame-29228.jpg\" width=\"80%\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 15pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 15pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif;\">The awards are recognition of Air8\u2019s commitment to reshaping supply chain finance, leveraging its deep industry experience and cutting-edge technology:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 15pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 15pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;\">Excellence in supply chain finance<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 15pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif;\">Air8\u2019s award in the Financing category underscores its significant impact on SME exporters through its end-to-end financing solutions. By providing a seamless and efficient platform, Air8 has enabled SMEs to access the liquidity necessary for operational continuity and market expansion. The company\u2019s agile financing model covers the entire spectrum from pre-shipment to post-shipment, eliminating traditional barriers to international trade finance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 15pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif;\">The platform\u2019s industry-specific insights, drawn from a century-old heritage in the fashion and general merchandise sectors, have been instrumental in augmenting credit decisions. This deep domain expertise allows Air8 to offer financing solutions that address the unique challenges faced by SME exporters. Furthermore, Air8\u2019s role in connecting global funders with SMEs has optimised capital returns and risk management, fostering more secure and stable supply chains.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 15pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 15pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;\">Innovation in FinTech<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 15pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif;\">The Innovation award in the Fintech category celebrates Air8\u2019s technological advancements that have streamlined the financing process. The company\u2019s technology and insight-based supply chain finance platform, backed by a wealth of supply chain knowledge and data, has revolutionised the way SME suppliers access working capital.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 15pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif;\">Air8\u2019s data-driven approach, utilising proprietary, alternative, and public data, has enabled more informed credit decisions, thereby unlocking new opportunities for SMEs in the fashion and general merchandise industries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 15pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif;\">Air8\u2019s suite of solutions, including Pre-Shipment Finance, Accounts Receivable Purchase, Payable Financing, and Pool Factoring, addresses the acute need for accessible trade finance among SMEs. The company\u2019s innovative use of data has bridged the gap left by traditional banks, which often struggle to serve SMEs due to a lack of transaction-driven models and data for credit decisioning. Furthermore, Air8\u2019s insights portal, A8 PulseLink, provides SME exporters with valuable market risk outlooks and opportunities, enhancing supply chain visibility and enabling informed decision-making.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 15pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif;\">The onboarding is easy and fully online, and no collateral is required, enabling more SME exporters to access to the fund they need.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 15pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif;\">The original announcement about the awards can be read\u00a0<\/span><a style=\"background-color: #ffffff; font-family: agenda, sans-serif;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.just-style.com\/featured-company\/2024-air8\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 15pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n&nbsp;\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The apparel, footwear and textile industry is witnessin [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":8781,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[42,19,36],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8780","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-company-news","category-news","category-media-coverage","wpbf-post"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/air8.io\/zh-hans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8780","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/air8.io\/zh-hans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/air8.io\/zh-hans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/air8.io\/zh-hans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/air8.io\/zh-hans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8780"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/air8.io\/zh-hans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8780\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/air8.io\/zh-hans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8781"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/air8.io\/zh-hans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8780"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/air8.io\/zh-hans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8780"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/air8.io\/zh-hans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8780"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}