Tag Archives: Robots

Biden’s Infrastructure Deal And The Future of Construction

Posted on June 17, 2021 by Chris Niccolls

ROBOTS TOOK OUR JOBS, NOW THEY WANT TO BUILD OUR ROADS!?! If President Biden’s infrastructure plan is approved, it will be a big deal. A trillion dollar deal! Literally the biggest American infrastructure project… ever! And we need it. One … Continue reading →

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Is The Future Of Robotics… Just A Lot Of Garbage?

Posted on July 25, 2019 by Chris Niccolls

By now it’s common knowledge, robots are on the rise. There are robot checkouts in some stores, industrial robots in factories, and warehouse robots that ensure the prompt delivery of your Amazon orders. When the bugs are worked out in … Continue reading →

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Project Manager: The Best New Career For Operation Managers?

Posted on August 13, 2018 by Chris Niccolls

I recently read an article by Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez, “Re-Humanising Work and Organizations Through Projects“. Antonio raises an interesting point. Typical positions in operation have changed. Automation and management systems have taken over.  Operations managers once had great latitude and followed their instincts, … Continue reading →

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Is the Real Crisis Too Few Jobs Or Too Many Workers?

Posted on April 26, 2018 by Chris Niccolls

Robots are coming, and they’re going to take your job! Sure. We all know that. Cars will drive themselves. New factories will have all robots and no workers. Your manager will be replaced by an AI. Half of all jobs … Continue reading →

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Why Do We Need 11 Billion People?

Posted on December 30, 2017 by Chris Niccolls

If we ever have a contest for the “Golden Age of Man”, my vote is for the last 200 years. Ancient Greece would probably get more votes for inventing philosophy, Democracy, dramas and comedies, and classical architecture. Which is a … Continue reading →

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Intelligent Automation Inspires New Plans For Onshoring

Posted on November 12, 2017 by Chris Niccolls

    (Previously published in Outsourcing Magazine, 11/4/2017) Offshoring and outsourcing don’t exist in a vacuum. These are processes that take advantage of and are influenced by technology, politics and the larger economy. Look at the last big round of … Continue reading →

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High Tech Cars Fascinate Buyers and Save the World

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Chris Niccolls

  You’ve heard that robots are taking over? It’s true! A lot of people are frightened about a “workless” future, but parts of the Robot Revolution will be useful. Like cars that can drive themselves. Just a couple of years ago, … Continue reading →

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The Evolution Of The Millenial

Posted on October 22, 2017 by Chris Niccolls

The Robot Revolution is on their heels and catching up! By the second decade of the 21st century, everyone can see that “change” is speeding up. By the third decade, a quick glance in the rearview mirror and all you … Continue reading →

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Everyone Into The Cloud!

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Chris Niccolls

(Previously published in Outsource Magazine, 9/8/2017) Outsourcers fear that the coming Robot Revolution. Robots and A.I.s will wipe out traditional outsourcing… or so you have been told! The reality is that the technologies behind the Robot Revolution will create the … Continue reading →

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A.I. Saves The World!

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Chris Niccolls

  Robots, Artificial Intelligence, automation. Machines are taking over the world… and it’s about time! Our environment today has far more technology in it than it did a generation or two ago. And tomorrow? You can bet on even more … Continue reading →

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