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Holmes Noble launches paper discussing the collaboration between human and machine

What does automation mean for the UK manufacturing, supply chain and logistics sector?

Holmes Noble, the leading executive search and interim firm, debates this in a new discussion document addressing the impact on industry of how humans and machines are collaborating. The paper outlines the thoughts, opinions and trends voiced by industry leaders in supply chain, manufacturing and logistics at a recent roundtable event.

Over the last twenty years, technology has rapidly altered the nature of industry. Many businesses have benefited from the intelligent partnership of humans and machines, improving both efficiency and quality. The future of manufacturing, logistics and supply chain operations is inextricably linked with this kind of technology. Businesses must learn to embrace it - not to thrive but just survive.

Explaining the importance of Holmes Noble’s new discussion document, Rachel McGowan- Kemp, head of supply chain, logistics and procurement practice at Holmes Noble, says: “We’re examining the central issues driving current and future use of automation and robotics. The paper looks into both the benefits and implications of the continuing growth in the use of automation. It also highlights how companies can profit from these changes.”

The discussion paper is available for download from the Holmes Noble website.

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