Mentor/s
Dr. Charles Gillespie Dr. Jillian Plummer
Participation Type
Poster
Abstract
Distribution centers (DC) and warehouses are essential for numerous company’s success. These buildings are crucial for a company’s success, whether it is storing their product, shipping to customers, or maintaining inventory. Within these DC’s, thousands of individuals work each day, assisting their employer with processes in certain positions to ensure maximum success for these organizations. Many of these positions are held by lesser-educated individuals, minorities, and especially immigrants. When speaking about those who are “less-educated,” it relates to those who have at maximum a high-school diploma. In certain cases, individuals with some college in their education history can be categorized as “lesser-educated.” A common issue within DC’s for organizations is the thought of increasing automation in order to improve efficiency levels. The development of new technologies within a distribution center, such as human-like robots and automation services, including Radio-Frequency Identification Technology (RFID), have become more integral for success within the supply chain, subtly eliminating the need for jobs for both documented and undocumented immigrants, a backbone that has surrounded the industry for years prior.
College and Major available
Management BS, Marketing BS
Location
Digital Commons & West Campus West Building
Start Day/Time
4-29-2022 1:00 PM
End Day/Time
4-29-2022 4:00 PM
The Effect of Enhanced Warehouse Technology on Immigrant Jobs
Digital Commons & West Campus West Building
Distribution centers (DC) and warehouses are essential for numerous company’s success. These buildings are crucial for a company’s success, whether it is storing their product, shipping to customers, or maintaining inventory. Within these DC’s, thousands of individuals work each day, assisting their employer with processes in certain positions to ensure maximum success for these organizations. Many of these positions are held by lesser-educated individuals, minorities, and especially immigrants. When speaking about those who are “less-educated,” it relates to those who have at maximum a high-school diploma. In certain cases, individuals with some college in their education history can be categorized as “lesser-educated.” A common issue within DC’s for organizations is the thought of increasing automation in order to improve efficiency levels. The development of new technologies within a distribution center, such as human-like robots and automation services, including Radio-Frequency Identification Technology (RFID), have become more integral for success within the supply chain, subtly eliminating the need for jobs for both documented and undocumented immigrants, a backbone that has surrounded the industry for years prior.
Students' Information
Craig Jones
Management and Marketing
Honors Minor