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Episode 61 - Automation in the Warehouse: AI, Robotics, and the Changing Workforce
Answering YES to the question today are René Schrama, Chief Commercial Officer at Peak Technologies, and Phil Sambrook, EMEA Transport and Logistics Vertical Lead at Zebra Technologies.
In this episode, we talk about:
- The Role of AI and Automation in the warehouse
- The Changing Workforce and “Age-Friendly” Automation
- and the Need for Process Evolution
Please enjoy my conversation with René Schrama and Phil Sambrook
This episode was powered by Peak Technology. Peak Technology is the industry’s largest provider of end-to-end solutions that modernize the factory, optimize the warehouse, revolutionize the retail experience and reimagine field services and last mile delivery. For more information, visit peaktech.com
Thank you for listening to Does Logistics Matter. For more on trends and innovation in supply chain and logistics, visit our blog at www.logisticsmatter.com
If you want to be a guest on this podcast, please send an email to podcast@logisticsmatter.com
This podcast was produced by Dimitry Vleugel
The music is based on a sample by Ragaman and produced by Michael Spengler
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64. Episode 64 - From Silos to Ecosystems: Rethinking Supply Chain Digitalisation
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63. Episode 63 - Automation in the Warehouse: The Human Side of Smart Warehouses
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60. Episode 60 - People, Process, Platforms: The New Supply Chain Playbook
35:42||Season 0, Ep. 60Answering YES to the question today are Abe Eshkenazi, CEO of the Association for Supply Chain Management, and Bart de Muynck, Industry Expert and Conference Chair at ChainGEIn this episode, we talk about:The talent gap in supply chainThe need for a shift in mindset and culture to adapt to a tech-driven world And the importance of sharing both data and knowledge across supply chainsPlease enjoy my conversation with Abe Eshkenazi and Bart De MuynckOUTROThis episode was powered by ChainGE. CHAINge represents the strength of interconnectedness within global supply chains and symbolises a commitment to driving forward-thinking solutions that push boundaries. For more information, visit chainge.event.Thank you for listening to Does Logistics Matter. For more on trends and innovation in supply chain and logistics, visit our blog at www.logisticsmatter.comIf you want to be a guest on this podcast, please send an email to podcast@logisticsmatter.com This podcast was produced by Dimitry VleugelThe music is based on a sample by Ragaman and produced by Michael SpenglerFollow the podcast in your favourite podcast app, so you don’t miss new episodes.
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58. Episode 58 - Will Robots Replace Us? Exploring the Edges of Automation
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