01 Oct It’s critical for business leaders to stay current on the events that shape our world. The Wall Street Journal is a premier source that integrates all things business.
WEEK 1 – SCM640 – Discussion – Forum
Week 1 Discussion
DQ1
It’s critical for business leaders to stay current on the events that shape our world. The Wall Street Journal is a premier source that integrates all things business. Our series of Discussion Boards – one each week based on current events in the WSJ – is designed to get you not only familiar with the Journal but also get you into a routine of staying current on business news. Whether it’s for your current projects at work or your next job interview, you’ll be glad that you always stay up-to-date!
For each WSJ thread, read the article posted and consider how it relates the course concepts for the week. Then, discuss each of the questions listed with your cohort.
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Article: Robotic Arms Are Using Machine Learning to Reach Deeper Into Distribution https://www.proquest.com/docview/2618408135?accountid=25320
Summary: More robots that can pick up separate objects are moving from laboratories to warehouses as the technology improves and labor-strapped logistics operators look to automation to meet surging demand. Businesses are using software-powered robotic arms to sort clothing and e-commerce parcels, pack bread and industrial supplies and, in some cases, pick electronics and consumer products from larger bins to prepare orders for delivery.
Questions:
1. Describe the capabilities that the robotic arms described in this article possess.
2. Describe the applications for which these robotic arms are being used.
3. Why are businesses that operate warehouses and other facilities relating to logistics looking for solutions like robotics?
4. What are the potential societal implications?
DQ2
How is new equipment technology contributing to transportation sustainability initiatives? If possible, interview someone at your own company and tell us how your organization promotes sustainability.
