Smaller manufacturers in the US must now deal with aggressive trade policies that have caused costs to rise and sales to drop.
This articles discusses how tariffs impact manufactures, especially those that have business overseas.
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https://www.inc.com/why-small-manufacturers-are-particularly-vulnerable-to-trumps-latest-trade-policies.html?cid=sf01001
Experts are warning farmers of cutting yield during periods of low commodity prices.
This article discusses nine ways you can reduce your production costs while maintaining solid levels of yield.
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https://www.agweb.com/article/9-ways-to-cut-input-costs-without-sacrificing-yield/
As the levels of tariffs imposed on the US rise, the supply chains of the US manufacturing industry could be at risk.
This article discusses the level of uncertainty surrounding the future of manufacturing, despite a strong month in June for the industry.
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https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-economy-construction/u-s-manufacturing-accelerates-but-tariffs-cast-a-shadow-idUSKBN1JS1NB
Manufacturing managers looking to advance production should focus on the digital technology that is transforming factories.
This article explains what the top trends are for global manufacturing, according to nearly 400 manufacturing companies in different industries.
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http://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/10-trends-in-digital-manufacturing-revealed-in-latest-industrial-iot-survey-jointly-conducted-by-sme-and-plataine-1027331535
The US manufacturing industry needs a technology makeover to increase efficiency and stay competitive.
This article discusses the technology renaissance needed in manufacturing to improve workflow, automation, and management.
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveevans/2018/06/07/manufacturing-needs-its-tech-moment/#2b9adab73758
The agricultural economy appears strong, and industry leaders are confident that growth will remain steady.
This article explains the current farm bills in Congress and the future outlook of the agricultural industry.
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https://www.agriculture.com/news/business/us-farmers-remain-optimistic-on-economy-survey-shows
Automation and technology wiped out jobs in the agricultural industry, but manufacturing automation could have a different ending.
This article discusses why demand for innovation is unlimited, and why the manufacturing industry should value automation.
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https://www.city-journal.org/html/robots-rescue-manufacturing-15949.html
Although U.S. manufacturing is still a top global competitor, growth has stagnated, raising the question of what can be done to revitalize the industry.
This article discusses how the industry can transform the flat levels of production into a global powerhouse.
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https://www.bloomberg.com/view/articles/2018-05-29/u-s-manufacturing-can-catch-up-to-china
While the agricultural industry may be hesitant to change, new solutions from analyzing data can lead to economic and environmental benefits.
This article discusses the need for increasing efficiency and sustainability through data analytics.
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http://www.kansascity.com/opinion/readers-opinion/guest-commentary/article211624949.html
As new technology emerges, manufacturing will become increasingly important to the US economy. However, there seems to be a skills gap that could set the industry back.
This article explains the major factors responsible for the current labor shortage, and what progress needs to be made.
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