The Horizons Tracker
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
In 1987 Robert Solow famously remarked that computing is everywhere except in the productivity statistics. His comment reflected frustration that despite the considerable hype around the digital technologies of the day, productivity stats were barely moving. A point solution, which is when an existing procedure is improved upon.
The Horizons Tracker
APRIL 8, 2024
A few years ago Adecco asked workers how they felt about the introduction of AI-based technology into the workplace, and the overwhelming majority felt optimistic, saying that they thought it would make their lives better. There was also a constant stream of negative comments about the robots and their capabilities. “By
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The Horizons Tracker
MAY 8, 2023
While the furor around robots taking our jobs has largely died down in recent years (not least due to the lack of any real evidence that it’s happening), it remains inevitable that the introduction of new technologies will cause disruption in the labor market. Across four categories of jobs, there were some noticeable differences.
The Horizons Tracker
AUGUST 16, 2023
The production of goods and services with smaller carbon footprints, also known as green technologies, is on the rise and presents numerous economic opportunities. “We are at the beginning of a technological revolution based on green technologies,” the authors explain.
Strategy Driven
AUGUST 8, 2023
An efficient fleet is a crucial cornerstone of any logistics-based business, and maximizing productivity while keeping costs under control can directly translate into increased profits. This article outlines seven key strategies to enhance your fleet’s productivity while economizing your operations.
The Horizons Tracker
MAY 1, 2022
It’s not a narrative I necessarily subscribe to, and believe it’s far more likely that technology will complement the work humans do. That said, however, both sides of this debate tend to over-simplify things somewhat, as a recent paper from the Georgia Institute of Technology and Georgia State University illustrates.
The Horizons Tracker
AUGUST 31, 2023
In a previous article , I explored how technology is generally not feeding through into productivity statistics. Data shows that despite considerable advances in technology in the last decade, productivity has largely remained flat. and France. and France.
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