
Supply Chain is Boring
Episode 17
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Supply Chain is Boring – Episode-17
Supply Chain is Boring
Episode 17
“Sure – Supply Chain is boring – except for the fact that 5 of the top 10 richest people in the world made their money in it.”
-Bruce Welty
Bruce Welty never wanted to build robots; Amazon.com made him do it. Starting in the 1970s, Welty, specialized in software for managing warehouses. In 2009, he shifted gears and founded Quiet Logistics, a company that used robots from Kiva Systems of North Reading to dramatically reduce warehouse operating costs. But three years later, retailing titan Amazon.com acquired Kiva, cutting off Welty’s robot supply. He saw only one hope — build his own robots.
Take a listen to Bruce’s story about his career and success tips for starting a business.
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