1 online resource (1 video file, approximately 27 min.)
Summary
Enterprises today rely on technology, control systems, robotics and automated machinery to deliver high-quality products and services to global markets quickly and cost effectively. Experts tell us that the next major wave of innovation will center on the expansion of automated processes as industries and organizations look to further drive down costs, improve product quality and time-to-market. This expansion which analysts are calling "job" or "labor" automation, promises to deliver unprecedented gains in quality and productivity over the coming decades. In this program Tom Young of Information Services Group introduces the concept of "labor automation" and offer s advice that will help viewers understand the benefits and challenges that increased levels of automation will bring to businesses and industries around the globe. Track: On the horizon executive briefings that identify emerging technologies and their impact on business. Learning objectives: Explain the concept of labor automation Identify the current business drivers. Recognize the technologies associated with labor automation. Understand the implementation challenges and best practices for success
