The coronavirus pandemic brought to light the need for change and evolution in many industries. The agriculture sector is certainly no exception. In a recent article for Forbes, author Jeff Fromm discusses a conversation he had with the Chief Operating Officer of Valent U.S.A., a California-based agricultural product wholesaler, regarding the response of the …
Leading your farm through the succession process is a tricky undertaking. It requires forethought, patience, and careful planning. In a recent article from AgWeb, Sonja Begemann offers three tips for making the shift from one generation to the next as smooth as possible.
Communicate Thoroughly – Transparency is key. All stakeholders should be kept in …
Despite the global upheaval caused by the coronavirus pandemic, many manufacturers have managed to retain their entire workforce—and a significant amount are even looking to hire additional team members. In a recent article from Industry Today, author Jeffrey Rohrs offers some tips for manufacturers in need of skilled professionals.
Track Your Applicants – Consider using …
As a result of global disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic, a new opportunity may exist for North American manufacturers. A recent article from Thomasnet examines how global conditions are causing a locational shift of many production and sourcing operations and how that shift is beneficial to some manufacturers.
Causes of Reshoring
Historically, the major cause …
Strong company leadership is a key component of successful lean manufacturing operations. That said, developing strong leadership is a difficult task. A recent article from Industry Week examines the benefits of people-centric leadership (PCL) and offers the following tips for developing PCL within your manufacturing organization:
Introspection – Encourage your company’s leaders to focus their …
In the wake of the coronavirus crisis, many manufacturers need to reevaluate their pricing models. In a recent article from Industry Week, author Stephan Liozu suggests a two-part plan for transitioning to a better pricing model.
Cost-Based Pricing Improvements
First, manufacturers should focus on improving their current cost-based pricing system. Liozu suggests working towards a more …
In the course of operating, farms produce a wealth of valuable data. In a recent article for AgWeb, author Kinsie Rayburn examines the long-term benefits of collecting and using farm data.
The author first discusses a study that examined if farmers are taking advantage of the farm-level productions and management data to which they have …
