For those of us raised on Star Wars, our expectations of robots have often outstripped reality. But as genAI infiltrates factories and warehouses, operations leaders have been given new hope. In this episode, the Zero100 team unpacks supply chain’s robotics revolution and the tech, talent, and mindset needed to capitalize on this moment. Featuring: Zero100's VP, Research, Geraint John; Co-Founder and Chief Research Officer Kevin O’Marah; and VP, Research, Lauren Acoba.
- Why are we talking about robotics in supply chain now? (1:53)
- The data implications when it comes to using AI in robotics. (3:14)
- GenAI: net job creator or job destroyer? (7:33)
- The new skills that factory and warehouse employees will need. (09:53)
- How the fast food, hi-tech, and pharma industries are experimenting with robotics. (13:30)
- The geographical impact of automation on nearshoring and reshoring. (15:15)
- How can CSCOs and COOs build the business case for investment in new-age robotics? (17:53)
- Our predictions on what the automation of operations looks like in 10-20 years. (21:07)
