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Supply Chain Now
The Supply Chain Buzz for the Week of October 2nd: Labor Issues and Economic Updates
Oct 6, 2023
Topics discussed include ongoing labor strikes in the automotive sector, labor issues in the healthcare industry, the inevitability of a recession, a decrease in robot orders, and the use of AI and automation in supply chain operations.
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- Labor strikes in the automotive and healthcare industries are impacting the global supply chain and exacerbating workforce shortages.
- The US economy expanded at a 2.1% pace in Q2 2023, with concerns about a potential recession persisting.
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FedEx collaborates with dexterity AI to automate trailer loading
FedEx is partnering with robotics company dexterity AI to automate the loading of FedEx ground trailers. The collaboration aims to improve trailer loading efficiency through the use of powered robots. This initiative addresses the ongoing workforce challenges faced by companies and the need to automate certain tasks. Testing is currently ongoing, but no specific deployment timeline has been provided. This collaboration showcases how automation and AI are being utilized to optimize and streamline supply chain operations.
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