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Chinese automaker BYD plans to introduce high-end luxury models starting this year and has revealed an action plan to enhance quality and returns, as stated in a filing with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Square Enix is reviewing its game development system to enhance game quality by reducing outsourced development and focusing on large-scale, in-house games, with the new system set to be announced in spring and take effect in April. The company's financial report showed a decline in net sales for the mobile game sub-segment despite the launch of Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis, and indicated a policy shift towards fewer but more diversified game releases.
Square Enix is reportedly undergoing a significant overhaul of its game development system to enhance product quality and boost revenue, with a focus on reducing outsourced development and increasing internal development for large-scale titles. The company's President, Takashi Kiryu, announced that a new organizational structure will be launched in the spring, aiming to implement a new check mechanism to evaluate game development and quality at earlier stages. This decision follows a decrease in net sales and operating income attributed to various factors including decreased sales of MMOs and mobile games, along with increased development and advertising costs.
Square Enix is overhauling its game development process to focus on in-house development for high-profile titles, aiming to improve game quality and profit margins. The company's president announced a fundamental review of the organizational structure and plans to implement a new checking mechanism to make decisions on game quality at an earlier stage. This move comes after underwhelming results following the launch of Final Fantasy 16, prompting a shift away from outsourcing development to external studios.
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun announced that the company will reward employees for speaking up to slow down production processes in order to improve quality and regain trust after a recent incident with an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 jet. Calhoun acknowledged that Boeing caused the problem and emphasized the importance of engineering excellence, addressing concerns about the company's culture prioritizing profit over safety. Boeing declined to offer a financial forecast for 2024, focusing on solving production problems and working closely with regulators.
McDonald's is planning a major overhaul of its burger patties, with over 50 modifications aimed at improving taste and quality. The changes include cooking the patties in smaller batches for a more uniform sear, using more secret special sauce, and introducing a buttery brioche bun. The revamped burgers, including the iconic Big Mac, will be rolled out in the U.S. by early 2024, starting with the West Coast and Midwest locations. McDonald's aims to incorporate quality into its menu and promote "our best burgers ever" in an upcoming ad campaign.
A retrospective US registry-based study found that the median door-in-door-out time for interhospital transfer of patients with stroke was 174 minutes, exceeding the recommended time of 120 minutes. Factors associated with longer door-in-door-out times included age 80 years or older, female sex, Black race, and Hispanic ethnicity. On the other hand, emergency medical services prenotification, severe stroke, and ischemic stroke eligible for endovascular therapy were associated with shorter times. The study highlights disparities and health system factors that could be targeted for quality improvement initiatives.