May 25, 2014

Disruptive Technologies: The Rise of Robots in Distribution

Industry-watchers say that robotics technology is growing more sophisticated and can increasingly perform a wider range of tasks and collaborate with humans. This article examines the potential impact on distribution operations.

This article is part of MDM’s Disruptive Technologies Special Report.

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Current applications for robotics
The growth of robotics
The business case for automation

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Commentary: Don’t Invest in Technology for Technology’s Sake

Management, Strategy, Technology / Lindsay Konzak

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Disruptive Technologies: Behind the Drivers of Driverless Delivery

Technology / Scott Merrill

Of all the technologies explored in MDM’s Disruptive Technologies Special Report, drones and driverless cars are the least close to fruition. The technology is advancing quickly, but many obstacles stand in the way of a practical application for businesses.

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Drones in delivery and the warehouse
Carnegie-Mellon professor on the potential for & challenges facing driverless cars
Fleet-tracking software

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Zandi: Economy to Pick Up Through 2015

Companies, Economic Trends, Research & Analytics / Jenel Stelton-Holtmeier

Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics, and Bradley Holcomb of the Institute for Supply Management provide their perspectives on economic conditions in 2014-2015.

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