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Assignment: Technology supported workplace

Need a 200 words minimum with references need by Friday.

On yesterday's NPR, All Tech Considered, Harnett and Kim (2017) explored the distribution fulfillment functions of Amazon and some of our biggest on-line players. These companies rely on sophisticated technology to track inventory, and support order processing and fulfillment process. Many of the job functions that these centers require would not exist without this model. Additionally, not only is technology being used to manage the information about the inventory and orders, technology in the form of robotics helps the employees do their work more efficiently.

Go ahead and read or listen to the article.

What part(s) of the process were not described?
How could you apply these processes to your industry or venture?

Remember a process does not have to be physical.

Reference: Harnett, S. & Kim, Q. (2017). Online Retail Boom Means More Warehouse Workers, And Robots To Accompany Them.