The agriculture industry is facing problem that could be detrimental to the way we produce food. It is estimated that by 2020, there will be a significant employment gap across all agricultural fields.
An article from Farmers Weekly says, “Land-based industries including agriculture are facing a mighty staffing challenge, with an estimated 600,000 new …
Manufacturers are planning for the current and future digital revolution. According to a survey from Fujitsu, 89% of manufacturing firms are currently planning or testing digitization initiatives.
In an article from Manufacturing Global, author Stanley Chia writes, “The questioning of business leaders in 15 countries worldwide also found that digitalization is boosting business, with …
Blockchain technology has made its way to the agricultural industry, and the food industry is taking notice. While complex, blockchain technology can enhance the way farmers grow and distribute our food.
In an article from Coin Telegraph, author Ann Maslova writes, “Our current food system offers a fertile opportunity to explore how the Blockchain technology …
All phases of the manufacturing industry are being held to a higher standard of efficiency, thanks in part to the digital revolution. From the supply chains to sales representatives, consumers are demanding more.
In an article from Global Manufacturing, Dr. Sanjoy Paul writes, “ Across the production, distribution and end-customer phases, are being driven …
The manufacturing industry is experiencing a skills shortage, with 2 millions jobs expected to go unfilled in the next 10 years.
In an article from Advanced Manufacturing, author Vicki Holt writes, “Technology careers are flourishing in manufacturing. Workers are spending more time in front of computer screens and less time around loud machines. And …
Farming has become a practice of sustainability, and farmers want consumers to start noticing. Building a farm brand may be the next step in revolutionizing farming.
In an article from Agriculture.com, author Jessie Scott writes about Reid and Carla Weiland, farmers who have created a brand for their farm. Scott writes, “This past August, …
Using technology to expand your business services has been a recent theme in the business world. For the manufacturing industry, digital transformation opens the gates to numerous possibilities.
In an article from Manufacturing.net, author Chuck Rathmann writes, “When thinking of digital transformation, businesses such as Uber and Lyft come to mind, as they harness mobile …
The manufacturing industry may have some new employees. An article from Chief Executive explains how collaborative robots are being used to automate small tasks and simple procedures.
In the article, author Craig Guillot writes, “A recent study by ABI Research found that 13% of manufacturing companies surveyed have collaborative robot systems in operation, while …
Farmers work long, strenuous hours to provide food for the masses. The uncertainty of the weather and other conditions make the agriculture industry one of the hardest to predict. Will we see a transition to the digital age in the next five years for farmers and their fields?
In an article from Disruption Hub, author …
Manufacturing costs are usually more expensive than expected. While the bigger companies scale up to increase their production output, some companies do not have the resources or capital.
In an article from Forbes, author Liz Long writes, “When you factor in the cost of labor, raw materials, packaging, shipping, and quality control, manufacturing a physical …
