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Here’s How to Optimize Workflow With Remote Employees

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Having a clear overview of how your business is running on a day to day basis isn’t always easy when the majority of your workforce are based at home.

Creating a smooth, optimized and efficient workflow will not only give your company the best chance of success, but it will also provide your workers with all of the tools they need to do their very best in their role.

You may find that there are certain things getting in the way of productivity, and this can have a knock on effect on your daily workflow.

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Italian port Livorno provides Comau exoskeletons to cargo handlers

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The logistics and cargo handling activities carried out in the port environment are largely managed manually by workers in order to ensure the required operational standards.

With the aim of making their employees’ tasks easier, more efficient and ergonomic, the Autorità di Sistema Portuale del Mar Tirreno Settentrionale (Port System Authority of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea, AdSP MTS) and the Compagnia Portuale di Livorno (Livorno Port Company, CPL), together with IUVO, a spin-off company of the Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna (Pisa), and Comau have conducted a pilot study – among the first carried out in Europe and in the world – for the adoption of wearable MATE-XT and MATE-XB exoskeletons designed by the 2 companies.

MATE-XT helps to reduce the muscle load of the upper limbs during static or repetitive activities, which require workers to keep their arms raised for extended periods of time, while MATE-XB relieves the muscle effort of the lumbar area when handling loads. [Read more…] about Italian port Livorno provides Comau exoskeletons to cargo handlers

Outokumpu becomes ‘first’ in steel industry to use robotics in safety management

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Outokumpu, a giant specialist producer of stainless steel, will start to utilize artificial intelligence and safety inspection robots to improve and digitize the company’s facilities’ health and safety monitoring.

Outokumpu recently signed a deal with a Swiss robotics company ANYbotics on autonomous robotics solutions and, in June 2023, the first ANYmal robot arrived to Outokumpu’s site in Krefeld, Germany.

Outokumpu claims this makes the company the “first in the steel industry to use robotics in safety management – supporting the vision of achieving the lowest accident frequency rate in the industry by 2025”. [Read more…] about Outokumpu becomes ‘first’ in steel industry to use robotics in safety management

Yaskawa’s robotics training academy cultivates automation skills in South Africa

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By Leon Coetzer, training officer at Yaskawa South Africa

Robotics is an ever-growing industry, and South African manufacturers are increasingly adopting automation into their production processes to remain competitive.

Yaskawa’s long-standing training academy offers its customers, as well as individuals looking to enter the industry, the opportunity to learn and upskill in various in-demand positions, including programming, operations, maintenance, safety, and robot troubleshooting.

Leon Coetzer, training officer at Yaskawa, says: “At the Yaskawa Southern Africa Training Academy, we offer a variety of courses and training programs designed to meet the needs of different skill levels, from beginner to advanced. [Read more…] about Yaskawa’s robotics training academy cultivates automation skills in South Africa

Navigating the Digital Workforce: Harnessing Technology for Effective Employee Management

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In an age where remote work is becoming the new norm and digital tools are an integral part of our daily workflow, navigating the intricacies of a digital workforce can be both challenging and thrilling. Gone are the days of water cooler chats and walk-ins to your employees’ offices.

The contemporary workspace is an amalgamation of video calls, instant messaging, and cloud-based collaboration tools. But how can you manage your employees effectively in such an evolving landscape?

Technology, when skillfully utilized, can be your greatest ally in leading a highly engaged and productive team. [Read more…] about Navigating the Digital Workforce: Harnessing Technology for Effective Employee Management

5 Benefits of Artificial Intelligence for Business Growth

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more prevalent in solving business problems. Many believe AI can help transform businesses for the better by assisting brands to stay competitive and save time and money.

If you’re on the fence about testing AI tools for your business, here are some of the top reasons you may find it helpful. For instance, automation tools and streamlining mundane tasks enhance productivity and give employees more time to focus on what matters. But it does a lot more than that.

Keep reading to see if artificial intelligence can help you generate the growth you’re looking for. [Read more…] about 5 Benefits of Artificial Intelligence for Business Growth

Elevating Business Productivity: How to Achieve More for Less

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Boosting productivity is an effective way for businesses to achieve more for less.

At a time when costs are rising, and competition for clients and customers is fierce, it’s hugely beneficial for company owners and leaders to look for ways to optimize output and elevate performance levels.

In this guide, we’ll outline some effective strategies to increase productivity. [Read more…] about Elevating Business Productivity: How to Achieve More for Less

Boosting Growth: Exploring ERP Solutions For Small Businesses

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Enterprise resource planning, ERP, is transforming the way small businesses operate. Companies without this advanced technology are doing themselves and their customers a disservice.

ERP integration is vital for helping companies rise above the constraints that prevent them from operating efficiently.

Learning about the capabilities and benefits of these systems is integral for small business owners who want to get ahead of the competition. [Read more…] about Boosting Growth: Exploring ERP Solutions For Small Businesses

5 Excellent Ways You Can Make Employee Engagement More Accessible

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Adequately engaging and motivating employees has been a core focus for businesses of all sizes since the dawn of corporate history. It’s common knowledge that happy, engaged workers are essential to a thriving business environment.

However, until recently, employee engagement has had relatively low accessibility due to high labor costs or complex workflows. Fortunately, technological advancements have opened up new possibilities that make creating an atmosphere of engagement easier with minimal cost or effort.

In this blog post, we’ll be looking at five excellent ways you can use workflow background information to make employee engagement more accessible than ever before. [Read more…] about 5 Excellent Ways You Can Make Employee Engagement More Accessible

3 Practical Ways to Empower Your Employees

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Employees are a fundamental part of your business’ success and growth. At least, that’s the case if you treat them right and look after them. As part of this, you’ll need to empower your employees.

Once you do, you’ll see various benefits, including:

  • Happier employees
  • Increased productive
  • Higher employee retention
  • Greater commitment to your role

How do you empower your employees, though? Thankfully, this is easier than you’d think, and three practical strategies can be quite helpful with it. If you want to improve your business, it’s worth focusing on them. [Read more…] about 3 Practical Ways to Empower Your Employees