Automation
This coverage examines the role of automation in the UK retail sector, focusing on technology adoption, workforce impact, operational efficiency, and supply chain innovation. Reporting highlights how retailers implement automation to improve productivity, reduce costs, and respond to consumer expectations — offering insight for executives, managers, and professionals driving transformation in retail operations.
-
Jan- 2018 -29 JanuaryNews
1 in 4 jobs at risk of being replaced by robots in the North
Northern and Midlands cities will be more exposed to job losses as the rise of robots continues, according to a new survey. The Centre for Cities is warning that national and local leaders should act now to prepare people and places for the changes ahead. Automation and globalisation will boost…
Read More » -
12 JanuaryOnline & Digital
Ocado tests robotic assistant for use in its warehouses
Online home delivery supermarket Ocado has revealed the first prototype of a robot to assist staff in its warehouses. The project, dubbed ‘SecondHands’, is designed to maintenance technicians working in Ocado’s automated warehouses, and will learn through observation how to complete tasks that require a level of precision or physical…
Read More »
