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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

Digital Manufacturing and IoT

Manufacturers are creeping towards digitization, and there are many reasons for the industry’s reluctance to immediately adopt digitization.
This article discusses digital advancements in manufacturing and the role the Internet of Things plays in the future of manufacturing.
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelmandel1/2018/11/03/digital-manufacturing-and-the-internet-of-goods/#67138dc47629

New NAFTA Agreement Hurts Agriculture

American farmers will likely see a fall in exports if Mexico and Canada place tariffs on goods in retaliation to the proposed USMCA.
This article discusses the struggles American farmers are expecting as a new trade agreement is worked out.
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https://www.agriculture.com/news/business/four-times-more-tariff-pain-than-financial-gain-in-new-nafta

The Overall Good of Manufacturing

Manufacturing jobs fuel the economy, and as more opportunities arise in the manufacturing sector, more innovation occurs.
This article discusses the importance of manufacturing to the American economy, and the American worker.
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https://www.woodworkingnetwork.com/management/why-manufacturing-jobs-are-so-good-economy-and-employee

Manufacturing With the Internet of Things

Manufacturing companies are seeing the reward for investing in IoT development, as productivity levels are rising.
This article explains how the manufacturing industry is adapting to a new era of manufacturing with the Internet of Things.
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https://www.dynamicbusiness.com.au/news/transforming-the-manufacturing-industry-with-internet-of-things.html