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Will Robots Take All the Supply Chain Jobs?

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In fact, despite billions spend on DC automation in recent years, the number of warehouse workers has risen from 574,000 in 2007 to 837,000 in mid-2017, the last time I checked. In comparison, in 2000-2007 the U.S. We need more training programs such as the one provided by the Greater West Town organization in Chicago.

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MIT’s Sheffi on Supply Chain Sustainability

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In comparison, in 2000-2007 the U.S. I have recently co-authored a white paper with my colleague wherein we have looked at 2 fundamental guiding principles – 1. The replacement in ex-stock supply chains is “enterprise(s)-wide” pull which also uses “push” for extreme/exceptional events.