Topic: Workforce

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Automation, the Key to Solving Labor Shortages

August 25, 2021 · An answer to the labor shortage resounds from multiple sources and industry experts, "automate, automate, automate."

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Driving Warehouse Productivity with Mobile Robotics

August 17, 2021 · How autonomous mobile robotics (AMRs) are helping Integrated Supply Networks (ISN's) meet e-commerce demand, as well as assist with distribution center labor shortages.

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How Crocs Tackled a Surge in Demand by Popping up a Warehouse in Time for Peak

August 12, 2021 · Decreased training schedule allowed new distribution center associates time to manage and fulfill customer demand.

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Guaranteed Service Level Agreements: Hit Your Deadlines as Efficiently as Possible

August 10, 2021 · It's early afternoon at your biggest fulfillment center. An unexpected surge in orders clogs up your typically reliable fulfillment process, and demand for faster delivery times means you need to scramble to meet Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for priority orders. Will your operation fulfill all the priority orders on time?

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Think of Robots as a Supply Chain Asset

August 2, 2021 · Robots are rapidly becoming essential for all kinds of supply chain applications, but managers should understand what's available and anticipate worker concerns.

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Eight Emerging Themes In Robotics and Automation

August 1, 2021 · Here are eight key topics that RIOS has predicted and are now seeing unfold within robotics and automation.

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Improving Warehouse Processes & Efficiency with Autonomous Mobile Robots

July 22, 2021 · Warehouse professionals know the feeling – the pressure is high,with more products, faster delivery times, and less staff, supply chains must operate more efficiently than ever before, they must be flexible and scalable but also cost-efficient - so, how can you tackle this seemingly impossible task?

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Path Robotics Raises $100M in Series C Financing for Autonomous Welding

July 20, 2021 · Path Robotics, which has been developing autonomous welding systems for manufacturers and raised $56 million in May, raised another $100 million to expand applications.

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RoboticsCareer.org Evaluates Training Programs and Identifies Competencies, Career Paths

July 14, 2021 · The ARM Institute recently launched RoboticsCareer.org as an online resource for identifying competencies, endorsing training institutions, and helping people find career paths.

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Using Innovative Technology to Overcome Warehouse Labor Shortages

June 21, 2021 · It's clear that robotics and automation are paving the way for warehouses to address labor shortages and other challenges - but it’s also clear that the people element is maintained too. It could be through voice that extra hidden value is found.

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Using Innovation to Manage Peak Seasonal Demand

June 21, 2021 · Managing seasonal demand is becoming even more complex thanks to the expanding role of omnichannel distribution, increasing product lines, order diversity and goods returns.

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ARM Institute Announces First Three Recipients of Academic Endorsement Program

June 11, 2021 · The ARM Institute has recognized a high school in Columbus, Ohio, and two programs at Wichita State University for their excellence in preparing students for careers in robotics and manufacturing.

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eKentucky Advanced Manufacturing Institute Opens New Training Center, Adds Robotics Coursework

June 3, 2021 · eKAMI is opening a new Robotics Center in Eastern Kentucky that will include hands-on experience with a variety of robot arms and mobile robots to retrain workers for rewarding careers.

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Logistics, Manufacturing, and Robots: 5 Big Things to Know and Watch

June 1, 2021 · What are some of the key things that are driving the current push for robotics across numerous industries? How will more robotics in our workplaces change the current workforce?

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ARM Institute Launches RoboticsCareer.org as Resource for Manufacturing Workforce

May 20, 2021 · The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute has launched a new online resource to connect job seekers with training resources and employment opportunities in manufacturing and robotics.

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Robotics and AI Pioneer Ayanna Howard Named 2021-2022 ACM Athena Lecturer

May 12, 2021 · Ayanna Howard, the 2021-2022 Association for Computing Machinery Athena Lecturer, discusses her career, diversity efforts, and hope for the future in engineering.

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How Amazon Robotics Helps Fill Orders, Create Jobs

May 9, 2021 · From its acquisition of Kiva, now Amazon Robotics, to its construction of fulfillment centers across the U.S., Amazon.com is leading e-commerce and creating jobs.

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First-Quarter 2021 Robot Sales Increase 20% Over Q1 2020, Reports A3

May 6, 2021 · The Association for Advancing Automation said that non-automotive purchases of robots in Q1 2021 were the second-best ever.

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MassRobotics and MassTLC to Host Virtual Robotics and AI Career Fair

May 5, 2021 · To address the need for diverse job seekers to find fulfilling tech careers and for robotics companies to grow, MassTLC and MassRobotics are hosting a career fair on May 19.

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Automation Can Shorten Training Time for Warehouse Associates

April 21, 2021 · When prospects first look at our automation system, their primary focus is the productivity gains that they can expect. Most of our customers will realize a quick ROI based on those direct benefits alone. However, there is a secondary, but very substantial benefit to our solution: faster training times.

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