Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.88
September 17, 2019
A new report from Deloitte and the Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation (MAPI) suggests smart factory initiatives could potentially ignite stalled labor productivity growth, predicting a threefold improvement in labor productivity over the next decade. In the spring of 2019, Deloitte and MAPI surveyed more than 600 executives at manufacturing companies with headquarters in the United States and a global factory footprint to help quantify the impact of smart factories on key business metrics including manufacturing productivity. Data analysis, economic forecast modeling and executive interviews with manufacturers conclude that smart factory initiatives could be the key to manufacturing competitiveness.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.78
October 30, 2018
…supply chain and make it more efficient according to Deloitte’s new report, “Using autonomous robots to drive supply chain innovation” Perform product development tasks: When autonomous robots are set up to perform continuous, repetitive tasks, product development, and prototyping activities can benefit from around-the-clock testing for fatigue, damage tolerance, and quality. This frees up product development professionals to work on more important tasks. Enable better inventory management and easier cycle counting: When handled by aerial robots, these tasks produce more accurate supply-demand reconciliation and replenishment needs, ultimately reducing on-hand inventory, Deloitte reports. Enhance warehouse operations: Autonomous Drones can be used…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.42
October 04, 2018
…direct and indirect operating costs and increasing revenue potential,” Deloitte points out in Using autonomous robots to drive supply chain innovation. Reduce labor costs and increase productivity. Autonomous robots can work continuously and around the clock without fatigue. Improve safety records. “Employee safety can be improved in highly hazardous environments, and insurance and injury leave costs can be reduced significantly,” Deloitte notes. In the distribution center, for instance, robots can seamlessly zip past each other, humans, or other moving objects thanks to advanced collision avoidance capabilities, which are processed as quickly as any human can react to potential accidental run-ins.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.24
May 30, 2019
…by Cullen Hilkene, CEO of 3Diligent and formerly of Deloitte Consulting’s Strategy and Operations practice. “There are a number of companies delivering Industry 4.0 consulting services, but none have the unique perspective of actually delivering parts across dozens of additive processes,” Hilkene says. “Combining 3Diligent’s hands-on experience with the rigorous training I gained delivering consulting engagements at Deloitte and am imparting to our consulting team, we are able to deliver our clients an unmatched value proposition.” Strategic Advisory and Design Advisory Services 3Diligent Consulting offers two main advisory services to help companies make optimal use of additive manufacturing and other…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.87
August 01, 2018
…reduce the risk of employee injury in dangerous environments,” Deloitte points out in its new Using autonomous robots to drive supply chain innovation report. Some of the other qualities that differentiate autonomous robots from their predecessors include: Are programmed to perform tasks with little to no human intervention or interaction. Vary significantly in size, functionality, mobility, dexterity, intelligence, and cost. Range in scope from robotic process automation to flying vehicles with artificial intelligence. Recognize and learn from their surroundings and make decisions independently. Are expected to show strong growth over the next five years, particularly within supply chain operations that…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.73
April 10, 2019
…Prest, CEO of MHI, and Scott Sopher, Principal for Deloitte Consulting’s Supply Chain Practice. Deloitte assists MHI with the survey that is featured in the annual report. The panel consisted of Annette Danek-Akey, SVP Supply Chain, Penguin Random House; Jim Liefer, CEO of Kindred AI; IAM Robotics’ Reed; and Randy V. Bradley, Assistant Professor of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management, Haslam College of Business, The University of Tennessee. The 2019 MHI Annual Industry Report is titled “Elevating Supply Chain Digital Consciousness.” The report’s survey results suggest that investment in supply chain innovation is at an inflection point, with a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.00
January 09, 2023
…and strategic priority, as these employees are becoming scarce. Deloitte conducted its own survey by collecting data from 100 industry leaders. Among these businesses, over 70% said discovering the best technologies can help keeping workers interested and satisfied enough to commit to a company. Manufacturing has also had issues with perceptions of factory work. To change this, enterprises have begun providing educational programs for workers to allow them to upskill and reskill for the changing industry. The capital required for these types of programs does tend to be steep. In 2019, Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute reported that these programs…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.95
December 28, 2017
…of collaborative robots is strong ● The Manufacturing Institute, Deloitte and APICS release new study on women in manufacturing ● Manufacturing Day: 2,716 events from Hawaii to Alaska to Puerto Rico Research and economy ● Shortage of skilled workers No. 1 concern, economy second for first time since 2013 ● Deloitte study: Consumer businesses operate with a false sense of security about cyber risk ● A3 report: North American automation market shattering records in 2017 ● Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association reports unexpectedly strong gains in 2017 ● APICS addresses talent shortage through expanded supply chain stem program In other news…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.79
January 26, 2023
…worldwide network of about 800 partners, including Accenture, Capgemini, Deloitte, SAP, and Snowflake. Boomi said it has one of the largest arrays of global systems integrators (GSIs) in the iPaaS space. It recently expanded its Asia-Pacific footprint in Japan and earned recognition on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 and Inc. 5000 lists as one of America’s fastest growing and most innovative technology companies. The company has also won two International Stevie Awards, for Company of the Year and Product Innovation; the Gold Globee Award in the Platform as a Service (PaaS) category; the Merit Award for Technology in the Cloud…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.67
July 22, 2021
…can combine for the greater good, according to a Deloitte insight on “Accelerating Smart Manufacturing.” Additive manufacturing and robotics represent one such combination. “Essentially, an ecosystem is formed when different entities come together in meaningful ways to solve shared challenges and meet shared objectives,” said Deloitte analysts. “Effective ecosystems enable a cumulative 'network' effect for participants and create value greater than the sum of parts, driving higher performance and creating exponential results. Underlying all of this is the concept of collaborating and co-evolving.” Based on solid research and survey results from manufacturers, Deloitte posited that smart manufacturing, and technologies that…
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 14.10
October 01, 2022
…of 2.1 million skilled jobs by 2030, according to Deloitte. Fortunately, factories are no longer full of dull, dirty, and dangerous tasks, thanks to robotics and automation. In addition, some manufacturers are working with educational institutions to provide pathways to a new generation of workers. To get the most out of their employees, companies must consider job satisfaction, privacy, safety, and continuous growth, notes Drishti. New technologies can help. Drishti addresses the future of manufacturing Drishti has created technology that analyzes production video to provide previously unavailable data on manual processes. Drishti helps manufacturers analyze and apply this data for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.97
January 20, 2020
…of the fastest growing and most innovative Dutch companies (Deloitte, 2019) and is already working with over 35,000 companies worldwide, including 27% of the Fortune 500. With the expansion into Germany, 3D Hubs will offer German companies instant quoting, significantly reduced lead times and virtually unlimited manufacturing capacity, the company reports. The future of manufacturing will be distributed, allowing engineers to develop products faster and more efficiently using the latest technologies and a global network of manufacturing partners. Companies such as Audi, ABB, NASA and German Orbital already use 3D hubs for both prototyping and end-part production. “Entering the German…
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