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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. God bless america from its present distraction. U.S. That is huge progress to celebrate!

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MIT’s Sheffi on Supply Chain Sustainability

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Most sustainability books in my view do not present the full 360 view. 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. God bless america from its present distraction.

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The Top Logistics and Supply Chain Journalists & Thought Leaders to Know for 2020

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His works include podcasts, e-books, whitepapers, case studies, infographics and personalized presentations for major supply chain conferences. Patrick Burnson is the Executive Editor at Logistics Management and Supply Chain Management Review, a role he’s filled since 2007. and abroad. Patrick Burnson.