research the application of new technologies in operations; Choose one: either automation$/$robotics$,$ AI $($Artificial Intelligence$),$ blockchain technology, or additive manufacturing.

Provide at least $2$ sources of information and provide a link to your source or a citation. Only use reliable sources of information.

Your last paragraph must reflect on how this technology will improve operational performance

$1)$ Productivity performance $-$ how it is measured and how it can be improved.

$2)$ Quality Management $-$ monitoring and continually improving to meet specifications and thus improve customer satisfaction.

$3)$ Reducing waste by examining process such as with a swimlane chart, MUDA waste hunt, lean tools, etc.

$4)$ Utilization and efficiency.

$5)$ Improving product$/$service flow with PULL production systems that utilize takt time.

$6)$ Inventory management $-$ increasing inventory turnover and monitoring inventory.