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From Roman Tax Collectors to Global Business Partners: A History of Outsourcing

Premier BPO

Outsourcing, the practice of contracting out business processes to external providers, has a long history that spans centuries. For instance, textile manufacturers outsourced cotton spinning to small workshops or individual workers. Empires Outsource for Efficiency Outsourcing can be traced back to ancient civilizations.

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NetSuite for Manufacturing: AI-Powered Operational Excellence

Amzur

Today’s manufacturers are wielding the double-edged sword of cloud-based solutions and artificial intelligence (AI) to achieve operational excellence. But NetSuite isn’t just another enterprise resource planning (ERP) software; it’s a platform specifically designed to cater to the unique demands of manufacturing.

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From Assembly Line to AI: How Generative AI Is Transforming Manufacturing

Perficient Digital Transformation

For manufacturing companies, AI would greatly advance the way products are made and distributed. AI has been extremely successful so far for manufacturers, helping to gather and analyze data from sensors to predict breakdowns. Here are just a few of the amazing things generative AI is already transforming in manufacturing.

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The Bumpy Road Ahead for US Automakers: Everything You Need to Know About the UAW Strike Disrupting the Industry | Blog

Everest Group

What the UAW is demanding Union leaders representing the striking workers are negotiating for the following: Higher wages and other benefits : The UAW has been asking for a 40% pay hike, reduced weekly work hours, revised pension schemes, improved healthcare benefits, and greater job security.

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Bringing Zero-Defect Manufacturing Closer to Reality

Automation Anywhere

Running a zero-defect operation is a much desired but unfortunately out-of-reach goal for manufacturers using traditional methods today. That’s because it is impossible for any large or complex manufacturing organization to operate completely without errors using traditional methods.

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The Post-Pandemic “Great Resignation”: How RPA Can Help

Automation Anywhere

You’ve heard through the office grapevine that employees are discontent, disengaged, burnt-out? A record four million people quit their jobs in April 2021, the most in more than 20 years, according to the U.S. A Microsoft survey also found 41% of workers globally were considering quitting their current jobs. You’re not alone.

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RPA and BOMs: A Match Made for Manufacturing

Automation Anywhere

When it comes to automation, the manufacturing industry has been decades ahead of others. It has used physical robots to assemble, test, and finish products to streamline assembly lines and turn out higher-quality goods cheaper and faster. Specifically regarding manufacturing: RPA is a critical part of innovation within Industry 4.0—the