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Rise of Manufacturing Platforms

New developments in manufacturing and technology have allowed for manufacturing platforms to increase in popularity.
This article discusses the role manufacturing platforms will play in the future of the manufacturing industry.
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelmandel1/2019/01/02/2019-the-year-of-the-manufacturing-platform/#569ab8db3688

Manufacturers Aren’t Immune from Wayfair’s Sales Tax Impact

BACKGROUND ON SOUTH DAKOTA VS. WAYFAIR
Earlier this summer, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in the landmark case South Dakota vs. Wayfair that the “physical presence test” for determining if a seller is required to administer sales taxes is “incorrect.” States may now legally require sellers to administer sales taxes, even if the seller has no in-state physical …

Tax Reform FAQ For Manufacturers

The $1.5 trillion tax reform legislation known as the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” (TCJA) represents the biggest change to the tax code since 1986. While the implications for businesses are broad and complex, we’ve summarized some of the most common tax reform questions for manufacturers:

What are the top issues manufacturing companies need to know about tax reform?

The …

AI and Precision Agriculture

The agricultural industry is undergoing a major revolution, and incorporating artificial intelligence into everyday decisions is becoming a major trend for farmers.
This article discusses a new era of precision agriculture fueled by artificial intelligence.
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https://www.precisionag.com/systems-management/data/how-artificial-intelligence-is-driving-a-new-era-of-precision-agriculture/

Manufacturing Slowdown Expected in 2019

A booming manufacturing industry will have to wait as the industry is expected to see a pause in growth for 2019.
This article discusses why a slowdown is expected, and what needs to be done for another growth period to occur.
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https://www.industryweek.com/technology-and-iiot/forecasting-manufacturing-2019-calm-storm

Agriculture Planning For 2019

Although 2018 was a good season for farmers, the upcoming year may present more challenges.
This article discusses concerns such as low commodity prices, higher yields, and explains what farmers can do to prepare for 2019.
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https://www.agxplore.com/article/what-to-consider-now-when-planning-for-2019/?utm_source=AgDotComPaulsen&utm_medium=native&utm_campaign=2019LGAgXplore&utm_term=WhatToConsiderB&utm_content=SponsoredContent1

Creating a Modern Manufacturing Supply Chain

Technology can help create proactive supply chains that are able to adapt to various market conditions.
This article discusses the challenges of innovating the supply chain of the future, trade uncertainty, and the opportunities technology presents.
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https://www.manufacturing.net/article/2018/12/proactive-manufacturing-supply-chain

Analyzing the Holiday Supply Chain Talent Shortage

For manufacturers, the consequences of failing to attract talent is a serious issue as companies struggle to meet the demands of customers.
This article discusses why the talent shortage in supply chain systems is a problem, and what the industry can do about it.
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Rising Interest Rates For Farmers

Leaders of the National Agricultural Bankers Conference are urging farmers to get familiar with financial ratios as interest rates are expected to rise.
This article discusses the continued uncertainty of the agricultural economy.
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https://www.agriculture.com/news/business/ag-bankers-sound-alarm-on-rising-interest-rates-for-farmers

The Evolution of Supply Chains

The digital revolution has created a need for progressive movements in supply chain management systems.
This article discusses the changes being made to supply chains, such as new warehousing.
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https://automotivelogistics.media/news/technology-prove-key-evolution-supply-chains