The Talent Transformation: People or Robots?
No matter the industry and geography, the topic of "People vs. Robots" is a hot topic! Certainly, manufacturing has been focused on technology and automation for quite some time to navigate the path to thrive in the modern environment of high costs, regulations, and elevated customer demands.
2019 Predictions from Manufacturing & Logistics Executives
Economic volatility and uncertainty are the new normal. Instead of lamenting, manufacturers have a unique opportunity. There has never been a better time to stand out from the crowd with a superior customer experience amidst the chaos.
The Talent Transformation: People or Robots?
Explore the dynamics of workforce automation and talent transformation in modern manufacturing and logistics sectors.
Resiliency & Innovation Go Hand-in-Hand
With the high level of volatility and disruption that is commonplace in today’s business environment, creating resiliency has become a must.
Ideas to Fill Peak Capacity Periods
As we toured several e-commerce facilities such as UPS and Amazon, it became obvious that the sheer volume during peak season presents a huge dilemma. For example, UPS goes from 250-300 containers per night to 450 during peak season. Now that is quite a surge! Amazon has similar surges and stated facts such as 68 million orders on Cyber Monday.
Manufacturing Council Calls for Submissions and Nominations of Top Industry Innovations
“We have some of the most innovative companies in the world in the Inland Empire,” said Award Chair Lisa Anderson, Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, president of LMA Consulting Group Inc, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert.
The Resilient Supply Chain: What If You Sell More?
In thinking about the answer to the question, "What if you sell more?", most sales people would cheer. Most accountants would add up the additional revenue and profit. And, often, the Operations resources would be glad the leaders are in a good mood. But does anyone know if we are set up to successfully handle the increased sales if they occur?
Manufacturing Adds the Most Jobs in the Year
According to Industry Week, manufacturing employment increased almost 300,000 over the last year! This is after increasing around 200,000 the year prior which is more than a 40% increase.
