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Ron Johnson’s Enjoy Technology Files for Bankruptcy, Set to be Sold

Retail TouchPoints

The idea was to bring the store experience to consumers’ homes via a technology-powered “mobile store” operation, with an initial focus on telecommunications and consumer electronics ( AT&T and Apple are partners in the U.S.). Johnson co-founded Enjoy in 2014 after leaving JCPenney and currently serves as its CEO.

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Apple Store Creator’s ‘Commerce-at-Home’ Startup Enjoy to Go Public via SPAC

Retail TouchPoints

According to the company, this at-home experience is achieved through proprietary technology and data science tools that manage inventory, routing and staffing. At the moment, Enjoy primarily operates in the telecommunications and consumer electronics verticals via partnerships with AT&T in the U.S.,

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What the ‘Next Normal’ in Consumer Behavior Means for the Hourly Economy

Retail TouchPoints

Papa John’s and Pizza Hut, for example, hired between 20,000 to 30,000 new employees amid the pandemic: managers, shift leaders, cooks, call center agents and drivers. After experiencing a surge in orders, the company is continuing to hire temporary staff at its fulfillment centers to meet demand. And it’s been great for job growth.

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What Is a Digital Twin?

Nvidia

They can replicate a fulfillment center process to test out human-robot interactions before activating certain robot functions in live environments. It helps manage the available GPU resources, select databases, workspaces and container images available. How Are Digital Twins Managed? Think of it as the compute engine of AI.

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People Behind CSR at Cisco: How communications can strengthen the humanitarian response

Cisco Retail

While at Direct Relief, I was an international program manager and frequently worked in the field, responding to dozens of disasters. The Syrian civil conflict was in full swing, and as Direct Relief’s program manager in the Middle East, I was closely involved in various aid initiatives. Call it serendipity.

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People Behind CSR at Cisco: A commitment to business and human rights

Cisco Retail

Cisco is committed to identifying and managing its human rights impacts. After completing my bachelor’s degree, I worked at a company that provided telecommunications services for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. As technology continues to advance, it opens new opportunities for communication and innovation.

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Discovering My True Value: My Journey to a Fulfilling Career at Cisco

Cisco Retail

It was common for me to work 12–14-hour days as an order creator and order manager in telecommunications. I didn’t know much about Cisco initially, but I did know that the culture and work-life balance I experienced for the past five years was far from ideal.