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Here there be Monsters: Jobs and AI

Enterra Insights

Former business executive Jim Vinoski ( @JimVinoski ) notes, “Breathless headlines predict the end of manufacturing jobs, as robotics and artificial intelligence combine to make human workers obsolete.”[1] After Greece (52 per cent), the ‘definitely’ countries were South Africa (45 per cent) and Argentina (40 per cent).”[2].

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Beyond The Data with William Sandoval

The Logistics of Logistics

Eventually, I moved into manufacturing. I have been fortunate to lead teams from Latin America, Mexico to Argentina. As a manufacturer, it is giving the customer recommendations of things they could do to prevent something from happening or address the situation through some level of action. I also worked for Honeywell.

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Manufacturing Pulse Report 2016

Supply Chain Movement

The manufacturing sector is in the midst of a period of great change. JDA’s Manufacturing Pulse report examining consumer industries has revealed that in the last 12 months, more than two-fifths (42%) of European adults have bought goods directly from a manufacturer. Manufacturing Pulse Report 2016. South Africa.

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Most desirable logistics location of Europe in 2018

Supply Chain Movement

The Netherlands secured first place based on the results from the large-scale survey among logistics decision-makers within manufacturing and retail companies in Germany. South Africa. South Georgia and The South Sandwich Islands. Please fill in the following fields to activate the download button. Choose country.

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Rethinking your optimum

Supply Chain Movement

The benefits of the Self-Learning Supply Chain in manufacturing. South Africa. South Georgia and The South Sandwich Islands. Learn more about: How data, advanced analytics and optimization technology combine to give your company the adaptability it needs in challenging markets. Choose country. Afghanistan.

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Talent development essential for supply chain leaders

Supply Chain Movement

In addition to being responsible for manufacturing and logistics, a CSCO also has to ensure alignment with internal departments such as Sales and Marketing, and with external partners such as customers and suppliers. South Africa. South Georgia and The South Sandwich Islands. Choose country. Afghanistan.

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Gartner’s Women in Supply Chain Survey 2016

Supply Chain Movement

Industrial manufacturers have noticeably lower representation than other sectors. South Africa. South Georgia and The South Sandwich Islands. It also identifies practices that are increasing the engagement with and success of women in supply chain organizations. Key Findings. â–  Choose country. Afghanistan.