Automation In Supply Chains is advancing at an unprecedented pace. You cannot go wrong with Automation In Supply Chains today – can you? Except if you get stuck with losing technology such as betamax. Or, if you find that the cost of automation far exceeds the benefits of automation.

Have you ever thought about the following questions:

• What is the trade-off between labour and technology – how does the substitution effect curve work in practice?
• At what labour cost does the technology become a viable alternative to labour?
• In which areas of supply chain would automation technology always outperform labour?
• Are there any areas of supply chain where labour would always outperform technology? Is labour indispensable in those cases?
• When is the best time to jump on the automation technology bandwagon?
• What are the signs that it is too early to invest in automation technology?
• What are the signs that you are too late to the party? How can you remedy the situation?
• What automation technologies have been around for a long time and never borne any fruit? Why did this happen? How to identify such technologies in advance so that you do not waste your time with them?
• What technologies are available for automation of supply chains today? How can you maximise their utility in your supply chain?

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