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44: Are automated warehouse robots the future of supply chain?
Category: Business
Duration: 00:25:50
Publish Date: 2016-10-27 06:00:00
Description:

In this episode, we discuss the rise and impact of automated warehouse robots and robotics in general in today's supply chain. We look at the current situation with the container shipping market and if the numbers of bottoming out are true. Finally, Reg and Karl both join the 1-6 club.

 

 

Featured article: 

Container shipping market has bottomed out says Drewry

http://www.supplychain247.com/article/container_shipping_market_has_bottomed_out_says_drewry

We look at if the numbers are actually true that the container shipping market has bottomed out. The numbers see a pick up but well below the revenues generated in 2012. We also talk about container imbalance and opportunities for empty backhauls. 

 

 

Featured topic:

Automated warehouse robots

https://www.investcalgaryregion.ca/blog/are-automated-warehouse-robots-the-future-of-logistics

 

We discuss the following questions: 

  • What areas of logistics can robots work in? Warehouse? delivery?

  • Benefits?

  • Are they taking away jobs from humans?

  • What does the future hold?

 

 

Featured resource:

Robotics in Logistics

http://www.dhl.com/content/dam/downloads/g0/about_us/logistics_insights/dhl_trendreport_robotics.pdf

A report by DHL on the uses and future of robotics in logistics.

 

 

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Email: business@calgaryregion.ca

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