The future of manufacturing calls for more skilled workers and less manual labor. Thanks to advanced technology, more manufacturing firms are searching the market for those workers who can use the latest technology.
In an article from Design News, author Rob Spiegel writes, “The push to bring more skilled workers into the plant has …
It has become increasingly easy for those in rural areas to connect with a larger customer base thanks to the Internet and the creation of social media. With these communication tools comes a responsibility for farmers and producers to explain to their customers how their food is made.
In an article from Farm and Dairy, …
Modern manufacturing is evolving to meet higher standards than ever before.
In an article from Manufacturing Business Technology, author Steve Rozillis writes, “Today’s manufacturers are in a state of constant evolution, challenged to meet demanding standards without slowing for even a second. It’s an environment that relies on eyesight and expertise as much as …
Manufacturing output in the United States is at the highest level it has even been. However, it still feels like the industry is lagging. Why is this?
In an article from Industry Week, author Michael Hicks writes, “As the world economy dipped in 2015 and 2016, so too did U.S. industrial production. We are back …
Staying competitive can be a challenge to some farmers. That is why it is important to recognize the right time to change.
In an article from Agriculture.com, author Natalina Sents writes, “To get started, farmers need to recognize the right time to change. That could mean diversifying the farm or transitioning to the next …
The new tax bill was aimed towards moving manufacturing back into the U.S., but some parts of the bill might lead investors to first consider overseas manufacturing.
In an article from CNBC, author Patti Domm writes, “The new tax bill was supposed to put America first as a destination for manufacturing, but one unintended consequence …
Industry 4.0, the current trend of data exchanges in manufacturing and technology, is expected to transform industrial production, according to new research.
In an article from SHD Logistics, author David Tran writes, “From cost reduction to increased agility and revenues, total digitisation of the manufacturing process, Industry 4.0, is expected to enable internal improvements and …
Are automated systems to blame for the current skills gap in the manufacturing industry? For workers in the industry, it is time to add value and expertise to your resume.
In an article from Manufacturing Business Technology, authors Michael Gretczko and Ina Gantcheva write, “Employers want to help their workers develop new skills, but …
The number of mergers and acquisitions in the agricultural industry may not hurt farmers’ profit margins, according to Eric Berger of AGWeb.
In the article, Berger writes, “Yet the mergers could stifle innovation if the new corporations spend less on research and development, says Gary Schnitkey, an agricultural economist at the University of Illinois”.
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The tax reform bill unveiled last week may pose a major threat to renewable energy. How severely will the energy industry be impacted by the new tax code?
In an article from Green Tech Media, author Lacey Johnson writes, “Wind and electric vehicles stand to lose the most. Lawmakers are looking to slash tax …
