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How Power and Gas Utilities Keep Energy Flowing in the Pandemic

As millions of people across Europe and the U.S. stay home to avoid the coronavirus, thousands of workers in the energy industry must remain at their posts.

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The Fragile System Supplying Food to the World Is Under Strain

Global warehouses are stuffed with frozen cuts of pork, wheels of cheese and bags of rice. But as the coronavirus snarls logistical operations, the question becomes: How does all that food actually get to people?

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How China Bent Over Backward to Help Tesla When the Virus Hit

After the coronavirus outbreak caused a nationwide shortage of face masks in January, Chinese officials were quick to ensure that Tesla wouldn’t be left without.

Source: Bloomberg

Virus Strikes at Amazon’s Operational Heart: Its Delivery Machine

At least five workers at Amazon warehouses in Europe have contracted the coronavirus, a sobering development for a company already struggling to deal with a spike in orders from customers hunkering down at home.

Source: Bloomberg

Even Virtual Goods From China Are Taking a Hit From Coronavirus

The coronavirus epidemic in China cast the production of the world’s electronics into disarray. What’s less well known is that it also disrupted the global supply of digital goods for games.

Source: Bloomberg

Driverless Delivery Van Startup Sees Demand Surge Amid Outbreak

The coronavirus has hurt many companies in China and around the world. Neolix, a driverless delivery business based in Beijing, isn’t among them — in fact, it’s seen a jump in demand.

Source: Bloomberg

Warning Bells Sound for U.S. Economy As Virus Squeezes Ports

While the global economy is reeling from the spreading coronavirus, seaports — which handle a hefty 90% of all world shipping — are a bellwether for trade.

Photo courtesy of the Port of Los Angeles.

On Location at MODEX 2020: Conversations With Industry Experts

Here's what thought leaders at MODEX 2020 are saying about warehouse automation, labor management, big data analytics, artificial intelligence and more.

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On Location at MODEX 2020: The State of Robotics

Here’s what thought leaders at MODEX 2020 are saying about the present state and future of robotics.

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Coronavirus: Considerations for an Emergency Supply-Chain Response Plan

As the outbreak continues to develop, manufacturers should consider actions to mitigate risk and prepare for how they’ll deal with material shortages and other disruptions.

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Will Robots Destroy the Gig Economy?

Many worry that the much-ballyhooed gig economy is merely a stepping stone to a time when all of those jobs will be performed by robots. But don’t tell that to Brett Helling.

Source: Bloomberg

Podcast | Why the U.S. Lags Asia in Use of Robots in Factories and Warehouses

China, Japan and South Korea rely far more heavily on robots for manufacturing and distribution than does the U.S.

Source: Bloomberg

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