Protecting Data in Manufacturing
Manufacturing companies must maintain standards to protect their consumer data and intellectual property. Although this article is from the UK, it discusses the challenges US manufacturers are facing when it comes to the protection of data. To view this article, click the following link to access the original content. https://www.information-age.com/data-protection-manufacturing-industry-123473380/
The Impact of Tariffs on Small Businesses
Smaller manufacturers in the US must now deal with aggressive trade policies that have caused costs to rise and sales to drop. This articles discusses how tariffs impact manufactures, especially those that have business overseas. To view this article, click the following link to access the original content. https://www.inc.com/why-small-manufacturers-are-particularly-vulnerable-to-trumps-latest-trade-policies.html?cid=sf01001
Manufacturing and Tariffs
As the levels of tariffs imposed on the US rise, the supply chains of the US manufacturing industry could be at risk. This article discusses the level of uncertainty surrounding the future of manufacturing, despite a strong month in June for the industry. To view this article, click the following link to access the original […]
Trends in Digital Manufacturing
Manufacturing managers looking to advance production should focus on the digital technology that is transforming factories. This article explains what the top trends are for global manufacturing, according to nearly 400 manufacturing companies in different industries. To view this article, click the following link to access the original content. http://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/10-trends-in-digital-manufacturing-revealed-in-latest-industrial-iot-survey-jointly-conducted-by-sme-and-plataine-1027331535
A Technology Intervention in Manufacturing
The US manufacturing industry needs a technology makeover to increase efficiency and stay competitive. This article discusses the technology renaissance needed in manufacturing to improve workflow, automation, and management. To view this article, click the following link to access the original content. https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveevans/2018/06/07/manufacturing-needs-its-tech-moment/#2b9adab73758
Robots Saving Manufacturing
Automation and technology wiped out jobs in the agricultural industry, but manufacturing automation could have a different ending. This article discusses why demand for innovation is unlimited, and why the manufacturing industry should value automation. To view this article, click the following link to access the original content. https://www.city-journal.org/html/robots-rescue-manufacturing-15949.html
Revitalizing U.S. Manufacturing
Although U.S. manufacturing is still a top global competitor, growth has stagnated, raising the question of what can be done to revitalize the industry. This article discusses how the industry can transform the flat levels of production into a global powerhouse. To view this article, click the following link to access the original content. https://www.bloomberg.com/view/articles/2018-05-29/u-s-manufacturing-can-catch-up-to-china
Manufacturing Skills Gap
As new technology emerges, manufacturing will become increasingly important to the US economy. However, there seems to be a skills gap that could set the industry back. This article explains the major factors responsible for the current labor shortage, and what progress needs to be made. To view this article, click the following link to […]