Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.55
…million manufacturing jobs will be unfilled through 2030, estimates Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute. This shortfall could ultimately cost the U.S. economy $1 trillion. In addition, one of the most in-demand roles is for robotics technicians, reports Burning Glass. The ARM Institute has been keenly aware of this issue since its formation in early 2017. With its 300+ member consortium and strategic partners in the Department of Defense, Department of Labor, and Department of Commerce, the institute has taken a significant step in supporting our nation’s efforts to tackle this issue. Careers in manufacturing are no longer dirty, dull, or…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.36
…In a recent poll of 1,000 supply chain executives, Deloitte and MHI found that they anticipated that robotics and automation would be the biggest disruptive technologies in the industry over the next 10 years. The harsh truth While the current crop of mobile robots can reduce some labor, some time, and some costs, right now, the benefits have not been enough to justify the purchase of tens of thousands of such robots for some large corporations. In Walmart’s case, the benefits provided were not enough to justify the purchase of 1,000 robots, even though they were already ordered and announced.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.19
…scarcity of machine operators and an inability to automate. Deloitte estimates that by the end of the decade, U.S. manufacturers may have 2.4 million unfilled jobs, putting $454 billion of business at risk. The shortfall is especially acute among operators who work the machines that perform 80% of all factory tasks. Some estimates predict that U.S. manufacturers could need 600,000 more workers to meet demand and compete with factories overseas. Rapid Robotics said its entry into the market “comes at a pivotal moment for U.S. manufacturing, as the Biden administration rolls out ambitious plans to revitalize the sector, boosting competitiveness…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.95
…Michael Daher, a principal and transportation practice leader with Deloitte Consulting. Daher adds that many clients are layering AI capabilities into supply chain control towers—systems that centralize logistics data and shipment visibility. According to Daher, AI’s output can automate better decisions around load planning, mode selection, and carrier selection, says Daher. “By leveraging AI to help automate decisions in these areas, the managers are able to focus more attention on the strategic nature of their supply chain management network.” Deloitte sees logistics evolving toward three pillars: connected communities, holistic decision-making, and intelligent automation. AI is central to holistic decisions, Daher…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.99
…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…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.00
…expected to total $37 billion for 2018 holiday season Deloitte industrial manufacturing outlook tracks digitalization’s steady march North American robotics orders to non-automotive companies surge to new records BDO Survey: Majority of middle market manufacturers recognize Industry 4.0 opportunity, but only 5% ready to execute Deloitte/MAPI Study: Smart factories key to tripling stalled labor productivity growth rate by 2030 ITA reports fourth consecutive year of record-breaking forklift sales In other news MHI’s annual report sees inflection point, investment spike, for digital technologies Toyota Industrial Equipment Manufacturing (TIEM) and Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A. (TMHU), to become Toyota Material Handling MIT and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.92
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 19.28
…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 10.22
…Next Billion-Dollar Startups list, and listed as the 10th fastest growing tech company in the U.S. in the 2018 Deloitte Fast 500. To learn more about Markforged, click here. For more information about Blacksmith, click here. Watch a video from the RAPID + TCT conference showing Blacksmith in the Markforged booth. See why DE’s editors selected Markforged Blacksmith as their Pick of the Week. Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.03
…technologies to drive superior performance. According to MHI and Deloitte, there are two primary well-known forces driving investments in technology in the supply chain and logistics industry: Customer demands and workforce shortage. More recent challenges, such as the national warehouse vacancy rate hovering at record lows and warehouses bloated with inventory pulled in from China during 2018 to get ahead of impending tariffs, have emerged creating an even more demanding environment. For these reasons, proper inventory management - accompanied by the ability to move inventory throughout the supply chain at a high velocity and lower cost - has become a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.77
…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 11.47
…technologies to drive superior performance. According to MHI and Deloitte, there are two primary well known forces driving investments in technology in the supply chain and logistics industry: Customer demands and workforce shortage. More recent challenges, such as the national warehouse vacancy rate hovering at record lows and warehouses bloated with inventory pulled in from China during 2018 to get ahead of impending tariffs, have emerged creating an even more demanding environment. For these reasons, proper inventory management—accompanied by the ability to move inventory throughout the supply chain at a high velocity and lower cost—has become a must-have in today’s…