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When Pharmaceutical Automation Projects Fail: Averting Disaster Through Risk Assessment

When Pharmaceutical Automation Projects Fail: Averting Disaster Through Risk Assessment

Rock Crack Digital transformation concerns the successful blending of technology, business processes, and changes to workplace culture. One of the pillars of digital transformation is automation, and this applies as equally to pharmaceutical processing as to other economic sectors. Automation can be defined in different ways; in the context of this article, the International Society of Automation definition fits well, namely: “The creation and application of technology to monitor and control the production and delivery of products and services.” 1 The term “business process automation” is in common use for delivering these aims.

The advantages of introducing automated operations include […]

Revolutionary Robotics

Revolutionary Robotics

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The role of robotics and the technological advancements in the human race is fast becoming a digital trend, leaving strands of hope in the minds of men, and traces of doubt on the survival of humanity in the near-to-distant future.

Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are the fundamental elements of the digital technology with great prospects on humanity, channels of possibilities, and pathways for various newer innovations.However, there are certain questions that call for retrospection on the result of our interaction with the robots: fundamental questions on how these systems affect our lives, possible usage mishaps, automation and […]

The drastic effects of automation on the future jobs market

The drastic effects of automation on the future jobs market

With the increase of automation and machines in the workplace, it’s now harder than ever for individuals to pick a future-proof career that offers real job security. Computers and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are transforming the modern workplace and rendering many previously secure and valued roles worthless.

There’s nothing particularly new about computers performing human jobs – after all, the assembly line method of manufacturing that became so prevalent in the last century soon moved from manual worker production to manufacturing by robots. However, the new age of automation we currently face heralded by increasingly sophisticated computers is starting to affect […]

Despite a Year of Disruption, Manufacturing Optimism Prevails

Despite a Year of Disruption, Manufacturing Optimism Prevails

The following article first appeared on the CONNSTEP website .

What a year 2020 was for manufacturers.

Deemed essential during the early stages of the pandemic, some closed, some struggled to remain open, some pivoted part of their operation to meet personal protective equipment demand, and most continued to carry on their business as best they could.Manufacturers restructured their facilities to create protected, socially-distanced work environments for employees to ensure their health and safety and that of their families.Disruptions in the supply chain impacted customer order fulfillment while some customers were forced to cancel or scale back orders due to […]

Why You Should Read “The Rise of The Robots” by Martin Ford

Why You Should Read “The Rise of The Robots” by Martin Ford

Photo by Morning Brew on Unsplash At General Motor’s peak in 1979, GM earned $11 billion and employed 850,000 workers. In 2012, Google earned $14 billion (1979 value) with 38,000 employees. Although technology creates new jobs, we can all agree that the employment prospects are not that bright for the labor force. Simply stated, the future is full of robots, but there are very few jobs for humans. This is surely unsettling.

As employees, we are all understandably anxious about the upcoming automation and AI revolution. As robots, machines, and algorithms do our jobs quicker and better than us, will […]

Some California jobs lost to COVID will never be the same. Here’s what experts say

The Sacramento Bee is exploring the future of work in California as the state recovers from the coronavirus pandemic. The series is supported by the Solutions Journalism Network , a nonprofit organization dedicated to rigorous and compelling reporting about responses to social problems.

A woman in South Lake Tahoe who had worked as a sales and marketing director at a hotel . A Modesto woman who worked selling motor homes and trailers. A woman in Sacramento who lost her three-decade job as a server at the Sacramento International Airport.

Those are just a few of the 1.4 million Californians […]

Integration of Technology and AI Transforming T,T & U Industry

Integration of Technology and AI Transforming T,T & U Industry

Like many New Jersey industries, the integration of technology and artificial intelligence (AI) continues to play a major role in the transformation of the trade, transportation & utilities industry. Individuals working in the industry are likely already well accustomed to working with the latest software, programming, and platforms. However, these advancements do not come without challenges. Maintaining the security and privacy of confidential, sensitive information and constantly changing technologies are two major challenges for the industry.

Trends: The trade, transportation & utilities industry gained 72,479 jobs from 2010 to 2019, with total industry employment increasing to nearly 877,000 jobs […]

The future of work in 2021: Perspectives from South Africa

The future of work in 2021: Perspectives from South Africa

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Recession SaaS South Africa Work From Home Workflow Management This article is part of the series — Africa in 2021 . The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated the livelihoods of many South Africans and as has happened time and time again in times of economic strain, the poor and unskilled suffer the most. The number of unemployed South Africans rose by 2.2 million to 6.5 million people altogether, between the second and third quarters of 2020. With the economy slipping deeper into recession, 2021 will be another difficult year. […]

Global Robotic Vacuum Cleaners Market Expected to Reach USD 10,284.9 Million by 2027

According to a recent market study published by Growth Market Reports (GMR), titled, “Global Robotic Vacuum Cleaners Market by Product, Application, Sales Channel, Type, and Region: Size, Share, Trends and Opportunity Analysis, 2017-2027”, the market was valued at USD 4,217.8 Million in 2019 and is expected to grow at a healthy growth rate of 11.2% by the year 2027. Floor cleaning is one of the major maintenance tasks across verticals, be it residential, commercial, or industrial. Rising demand for automated cleaning equipment can be majorly credited to the growing concept of smart homes and awareness regarding the importance of […]

Is now the time for robotic lift trucks?

Is now the time for robotic lift trucks?

Robotics in the News Is now the time for robotic lift trucks? Robotics company Berkshire Grey launches partner alliance program How mobile robots empower the workforce Hyundai Motor Group to acquire controlling interest in Boston Dynamics from SoftBank Automate, a leading automation trade show, postponed until June 2022 More Robotics News Industry 4.0: Real Cases of Productivity, Efficiency and Profits Wednesday, December 16, 2020 | 2pm ET
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If ever a time was ripe for robotic lift truck sales to take off, right now might be it. With the Covid-19 pandemic accelerating e-commerce for many types of […]