For
manufacturers, distributor relationships are key. They can have an enormous
trickle-down effect on other key relationships. In a recent article for Thomasnet,
Brittany Asciolla discusses how manufacturers can improve their
supplier-distributor relationships.
The first
step is to fully understand the issue at hand. B2B buyers want to buy online,
and they want to do their own research. As such, …
Change is
often key to a manufacturer’s ability to remain successful. Unfortunately,
resistance to change often starts with top management, explains Paul Vuolle in
a recent article for Industry Week.
The key to
successful change, then, is buy-in on the top level. Company leaders need to be
on board with committing to and implementing change. Vuolle offers the
following recommendations …
This article discusses the changes the USDA is putting forth regarding pork processing plants. The new rule eliminates limits on the speed of production and places more animal inspection in the employees’ hands in the hopes that food safety will increase.
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This article discusses the risks of migrating your operation into the cloud while at the same time, it needs to be done. In addition, it highlights how simply and carefully planning your migration can make all the difference in the world.
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The
agriculture industry is changing. Much of the change is driven by new
technological developments. In a recent article for Future Farming, Ofir
Schlam examines the ways that data analytics is having an impact on the farming
industry.
Schlam
explores how data analytics is enabling farmers to:
Increase productivity and innovation – Using
new data analytics, farmers can improve their productivity …
Artificial
intelligence and machine learning technologies are rapidly expanding into a
variety of arenas. New applications of these technologies are in high demand in
many industries, including agriculture. In a recent article for Future
Farming, Hugo Claver takes a look at some of the key impacts of new tech on
the farming industry, including:
Cognitive Computing – This combination of
Internet …
Technology
is advancing rapidly and impacting a wide variety of industries. Agriculture is
no exception. A recent article for Future Farming takes a look at the
case of brothers Jacob and Jan van den Borne, who were recently recognized for
their revolutionary contributions to the farming industry via precision
farming.
Precision
farming is a management concept that uses advanced technologies …
Are you
prepared for retirement? Have you even started planning for it yet? Farmers
face a unique set of circumstances that can make retirement especially
difficult. In a recent article for AgWeb, Anna-Lisa Laca offers the
following advice on retirement planning:
Make a clear plan that includes both a
timeline and specific goals.Create a budget that is sufficient for
covering your …
This article discusses the importance of regular maintenance to ensure the best results this upcoming harvest season. From highly-anticipated corn to soybeans, this harvest season could be a big one for farmers and this article reminds you of the tips that should be included in your routine.
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This article discusses how electrical cars require much fewer workers to be on the plant even though it is great for the environment. 46,000 General Motors workers went on strike recently in hopes of sending a message to GM. Upon talks with the union, GM promised to create 5,000 new jobs and also increase …
