Implementing AI in Manufacturing – Is it Worth it?
Undoubtedly, the growth and continual improvement of artificial intelligence (AI) has been revolutionary for the manufacturing industry. In addition to reducing expenses, AI has provided manufacturers with opportunities and information that would have been …
The Cost of Input Tariffs on the Manufacturing Sector
Most industries in the U.S. manufacturing sector source at least 10% of their intermediate inputs from countries outside of the United States. Recent legislation to raise import tariffs will likely increase costs for U.S. …
Important Succession Plan Considerations
Succession planning is a long-term job. In order to avoid struggles in this area, Sara Schafer offers five steps for successful succession planning:
Cultivate a strong and focused management team.
Maintain an accurate assessment …
Using Technology to Sell Complex Parts
The sale of complex industrial parts has long been a difficult task, but new technologies are making the job easier. A new article from Thomas explains three methods for easing the stress of selling …
IoT Tech and the Supply Chain
For today’s manufacturers and consumers, the more information the better! A recent article published by Manufacturing.net explores the use of Internet of Things (IoT) technology in order to digitize supply chains. Author Tom O’Boyle …
The Robotic Future of Manufacturing
The use of robotics in manufacturing is rapidly increasing—and with good reason! Incorporating robotic technology has resulted in improved output and, therefore, increases in revenue and efficiency. In a new article for Manufacuring.net, author …
Challenges for Today’s Manufacturers
One of the biggest challenges to manufacturers today is figuring out how to structure their compensation system. In a recent article published by Manufacturing Today, Mark Donnolo suggests some strategies centered on a sales …
Autonomous Farming System Heads to Market
In an exciting turn for farming, Smart Ag, an Iowa-based ag technology firm, has successfully tested AutoCart, a system allowing existing farm equipment to operate autonomously and is selling a limited number of the …