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Limits of Automation

Evan Davis asks his guests about the limits of automation. They also swap thoughts on the benefits of the corporate awayday.

The view from the top of business. Presented by Evan Davis, The Bottom Line cuts through confusion, statistics and spin to present a clearer view of the business world, through discussion with people running leading and emerging companies.

This week Evan asks his panel of top executives about the limits of automation. How far can they go in removing human beings from their business? Which processes are beyond automation? The panel also swap thoughts on the benefits of the corporate awayday.

Evan is joined in the studio by Mike Lynch, founder and chief executive of the software company Autonomy; Colin Drummond, chief executive of waste management firm Viridor; Douglas Anderson, president and chief executive of the global travel management company Carlson Wagonlit Travel.

Producer: Ben Crighton.

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30 minutes

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Mon 18 Jul 2011 02:32
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  • Thu 14 Jul 2011 20:30
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  • Sat 16 Jul 2011 17:30
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  • Sun 17 Jul 2011 07:32
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  • Sun 17 Jul 2011 12:32
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  • Mon 18 Jul 2011 02:32
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