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Retail Apocalypse Predicted to Continue

Enterra Insights

Back in 2017, Bloomberg journalists Matt Townsend ( @matt_townsend ), Jenny Surane ( @jennysurane ), Emma Orr ( @emmajorr ), and Christopher Cannon ( @homiedonttweet ), predicted the retail apocalypse was just beginning.[3] 1] Robin Wigglesworth, “ Charting the US retail revolution ,” Financial Times , 17 August 2017. [2]

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Top 20 Warehouse Automation Suppliers Worldwide

Logistics Viewpoints

I will soon be publishing the 2021 base-year study with a five-year forecast through 2026. Never before have we launched so many innovations for all parts of the value chain.”. Robotics and automation are key innovations for the future of supply chain.”. Contact us for more information. Lee Partners.

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Why Taxing Automation is a Bad Idea

Talking Logistics

In our research at Kenco Innovation Labs, we don’t think the number will be quite this high, but like McKinsey, we are in full agreement automation will certainly contribute to significant job loss. The ATA estimates the shortage could reach 50,000 by the end of 2017 and could even grow to 176,000 by 2026. And the silver lining?

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Worker Shortages and More Pose a Challenge to Freight Companies

Elementum

According to Plunkett Research, transportation revenues in 2017 reached over $1 billion in the U.S. Despite ramped-up recruiting efforts, this number is expected to triple by 2026. Transportation companies are now tasked with holding up these safety standards, while finding new and innovative ways to boost efficiency.

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Worker Shortages and More Pose a Challenge to Freight Companies

Elementum

According to Plunkett Research, transportation revenues in 2017 reached over $1 billion in the U.S. Despite ramped-up recruiting efforts, this number is expected to triple by 2026. Transportation companies are now tasked with holding up these safety standards, while finding new and innovative ways to boost efficiency.

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Technology Support in Integrated Business Planning: Automation, Augmentation and Human Centricity

Supply Chain Trend

IBP can support a company’s vision by positively influencing its values and behaviors, thus actively shaping the company’s culture (Van Hove, 2017). In my benchmark survey (Van Hove, 2017), only 25% of survey participants answered yes to the question ‘ We have a relentless focus on only what is important for long term business objectives ’.

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Finally a Flying Car with Guy Kaplinsky

The Logistics of Logistics

Guy co-founded a second start-up with Maki Kaplinsky, IQP Corporation, which was an early innovator in the Internet of Things and concluded with a multi-million dollar M&A deal with GE Digital in 2017. ASKA is targeted for delivery in 2026 subject to standard regulatory approval and certification. Guy cofounded NFT Inc.