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Google Robots and the Rewiring of Automation

MIT Supply Chain

Does Google’s entry into the robotics industry mark the beginning of a renaissance in manufacturing automation? An article titled Can Google’s Robots Build a New Future for US Manufacturing? Julie Shah, Head of the Interactive Robot Group , MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab.

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D2C eCommerce Explained (& Why You Should Consider It)

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Amid the pandemic-fuelled rise in digital sales, customers are increasingly looking to cut out middlemen and deal directly with a manufacturer. This article considers how D2C works, who does it, some D2C pros and cons – and whether it is good idea for small and medium businesses. Who uses D2C eCommerce? How does D2C eCommerce work?

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Crossroads 2014: Dances with Robots

MIT Supply Chain

A key development is in “scheduling the choreography of robots,” explains Dr. Julie Shah, Head of the Interactive Robotics Group , MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab. However, robots are now being deployed in areas that were once the exclusive preserve of humans, raising new challenges for manufacturers. “In

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3 Major Concerns About the Global Supply Chain

RFgen

Manufacturing organizations thrive in an environment where technology, infrastructure and culture come together to limit the potential damage done by supply chain disruptions. Therefore, it’s not surprising that manufacturers have recurring concerns about the integrity of their supply chains. Complexity. Regulatory Challenges.

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3 Major Concerns About the Global Supply Chain

RFgen

Manufacturing organizations thrive in an environment where technology, infrastructure and culture come together to limit the potential damage done by supply chain disruptions. Therefore, it’s not surprising that manufacturers have recurring concerns about the integrity of their supply chains. Complexity. Regulatory Challenges.

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Exit-Door Avoidance Strategies

MIT Supply Chain

A multinational manufacturer has introduced a job rotation program that exposes individuals to different departments. The company also has developed a two-week leadership program for a select group of its most promising managers. This is already starting to happen, according to a senior HR manager of an electronics manufacturer.

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6 Tips for Improving Warehouse and Distribution Center Efficiency

Supply Chain Game Changer

Article created for Supply Chain Game Changer by David Madden at [link]. . You can group packages by their contents, destination or point of origin. You can use handheld scanners and radio frequency identification tags to simplify this process. Collaborative Robots: Making Manufacturing Jobs More Valuable.