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A leap in automation: The new technology behind general-purpose robots

McKensey

Over the past five decades, robots have transformed sectors ranging from automotive, where they are used in press, body weld, and paint shops, to retail, where they can roll through store aisles to monitor stock levels.

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Contract lifecycle management guide

BMT Office Administration

Retail, education, government, automotive, energy, and utilities are among the users. The complexity of contracts in these industries and stringent regulatory requirements make CLM worthwhile for streamlining operations and mitigating risks. The types of contracts, of course, will vary by the nature of each industry.

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Labor trends to watch in 2024: A U.S. economic outlook and sector play-by-play

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But despite government incentives for green energy initiatives, financing that growth may be challenging amid high interest rates and material costs, which could lead to project delays. And many small to midsize pharmaceuticals are still looking for funding and partnerships to move their products forward in clinical trials.

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The dockworkers’ strike is suspended, but automation remains a sticking point for unions

Work Life

Douglas Calidas, senior vice president of government affairs for the nonprofit Americans for Responsible Innovation, says we are currently at “an inflection point.” But now, as advancements in technologies like generative AI , machine learning, and robotics accelerate, experts say we are witnessing a make-or-break moment for workers.

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6 secrets of people who crush impossible-seeming goals

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He and his brother, Frank, went on to found AutoWeb, a digital marketing company for the automotive industry. They have a “just cause” Payam Zamani was 16 when he arrived in the U.S. as a refugee from Iran. They eventually took it public with a successful initial public offering. The group holds track-and-field events for women ages 35-plus.

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Ultrafabrics celebrates 25th anniversary with new and improved bio-based Volar Bio collection

Workplace Insight

This evolution has been years in the making, with this technology being implemented in performance fabrics for the aviation, automotive and marine markets. Backcloths are made of either a 65 percent recycled polyester/ 35 percent ECOVERO viscose blend or 100 percent TENCEL Modal. Here are some market highlights.

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The great trade rearrangement

McKensey

For example, automotive inputs contracts, including parts for original equipment manufacturers and critical mineral deals for battery production, have had durations of about three to five years, and sometimes more. Of course, governments themselves may also shift the trade landscape over time.