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DHL Express deploys AI-powered sorting robot in Singapore and South Korea
The robotic arm will help DHL Express increase efficiency by at least 40% and handle greater shipping volumes
September 08, 2021
Disruption and Digitalisation
Will Covid-19 accelerate productivity growth?
Covid-19 has had a measurable impact on the global economy but gains in productivity from robot use is far trickier to gauge.
February 05, 2021
In print this week
The revolution need not be automated
(Apr 8): Artificial intelligence is transforming every aspect of our lives, not least the economy. As a general-purpose technology, AI’s applications are potentially endless. While it can be used to automate tasks previously performed by people, it can
April 08, 2019
IPO
Foxconn unit aims to raise $5.7 bil in biggest China IPO since 2015
(May 23): Foxconn Industrial Internet, a subsidiary of the world’s largest contract manufacturer Foxconn, said it plans to raise 27.1 billion yuan ($5.69 billion) in what will be the biggest Chinese initial public offering in about three years.
May 23, 2018