The number of suppliers is going up, costs are coming down, systems are getting smaller and becoming more off-the-shelf and less bespoke. All this means that automation is not just for the big players – smaller warehouses can automate too.
Contrary to popular belief, robots don’t tend to steal jobs, most businesses only look to automate when they can’t find people willing to do the low paid, highly repetitive, dirty and even dangerous tasks that are a good fit for robots.
In my second article on Web3, I retain my digital services viewpoint, but provide a more nuanced overview by unpacking the potential benefits of Web3.
It’s been brewing for a while, but suddenly Web3 is on everyone’s lips. Web3 promises a democratised future free of big tech monopoly. But if you’re a member of the C-Suite, you might well be asking the key question: ‘Web3, why should I care?’
Businesses from across industry are scrambling to implement automation plans. Those who get it right will be poised to own the future.
Niall Mottram attended the Automate Conference determined to put the case for simulated environments as a key accelerator for autonomy. His main takeaway – simulation is right on message and in tune with the mood of the industry