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From Robotics to Workforce to Tech in Pop Culture with FedEx’s Aaron Prather

Manufacturing Happy Hour · 15 Jun 2021 · 53m

What this episode covers

Aaron Prather, Senior Technical Advisor at FedEx, discusses his 25-year career from materials handler to robotics evangelist, emphasizing that workforce buy-in is critical for automation success. He highlights FedEx's focus on picking, placing, and mobile robotics to handle e-commerce volume, while advocating for workforce development through organizations like the ARM Institute and eKami. Prather shares advice on networking, targeting 'dull, dirty, dangerous' jobs for automation, and leveraging pop culture like Futurama to inspire interest in technology.

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large enterprises

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FedEx, ARM Institute, eKami, Ghost River Brewery, Wise Acre Brewery
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Futurama, Buck Rogers

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