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Resoundingly Human: 2021 Franz Edelman Competition: Alibaba
Resoundingly Human: 2021 Franz Edelman Competition: Alibaba
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23 minutes
Released:
Mar 26, 2021
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Podcast episode
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For more than four decades, winners of the Edelman Award have been recognized for transforming how we approach some of the world’s most complex problems. This year’s finalists are no exception, with revolutionary contributions in robotics, cancer radiotherapy efficiency, unmanned warehouse technology, mining efficiency and the impact to chemical facilities, scheduling and production at manufacturing plants, and food assistance amid emergency responses. Since its inception, finalists for the Edelman Award have contributed to a cumulative impact of over $302 billion, supported lifesaving efforts across the globe, and transformed how the world does business. Joining me for this episode are Xinhui Zhang, Alibaba’s senior director, head of supply chain management and operations research committee, and Haoyuan Hu, Alibaba’s head of the AI department, Cainiao Network, to discuss their team's finalist entry for the 2021 Franz Edelman Award.
Released:
Mar 26, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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