Accelerating Automation Across Industries.

The pandemic has showed us we need to be prepared for the next disruption. Many of us heard about possible pandemics but paid little attention because it had never impacted the entire world. In the past automation has been about improving productivity, now it is also about keeping the work going, social distancing and limiting person to person contact. People can get sick and pass it on to others, machines can’t.

Here are some specific examples of how automation is changing the US economy:

In the manufacturing sector, robots are being used to automate tasks such as welding, painting, and assembly. This has led to increased productivity and lower costs, but it has also displaced some workers.
In the retail sector, self-checkout kiosks are becoming increasingly common. This has reduced the need for cashiers, but it has also made it more convenient for customers to shop.
In the transportation sector, self-driving cars are being developed. This could eventually lead to the elimination of truck drivers and taxi drivers.
In the healthcare sector, robots are being used to perform surgery and other medical procedures. This has improved the accuracy and efficiency of care, but it has also led to job losses for some healthcare workers.

Quotes on the Future of Work

“Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.” ~Marie Curie
“In this era of digitalisation and smart technologies, the use of autonomous vehicles as a mode of transport is not a question of ‘if’ but ‘when’.” ~Professor Chen Tsuhan
“Technology now allows people to connect anytime, anywhere, to anyone in the world, from almost any device. This is dramatically changing the way people work, facilitating 24/7 collaboration with colleagues who are dispersed across time zones, countries, and continents.” ~Michale Dell
“COVID-19 will accelerate the deployment of robots and automation throughout supply chain, as well as other industries.” ~Dave Waters
“Automation is good, so long as you know exactly where to put the machine.” ~Eliyahu Goldratt
“I’ve got some bad news and I’ve got some good news. Nothing lasts forever.” ~Kate McGahan
“I could either watch it happen or be a part of it.” ~Elon Musk
“I wouldn’t be where I am now if I didn’t fail … a lot. The good, the bad, it’s all part of the success equation.” ~Mark Cuban