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Are Robots Taking Our Jobs?

You've seen the headlines. Kiosks are replacing cashiers, autonomous vehicles are putting taxi drivers on the side of the road, and robots are now writing blog posts

Clearly, robots have already started to replace workers in various industries. Are they coming for industrial jobs next?

The short answer? Kind of.

The longer answer? While they will most likely change the makeup of the industrial workforce and the way people do their jobs, the situation is not as dire as many people think. In fact, it could be a positive development for industry.   

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Website Design

Does Your Job Shop Really Need A Website?

If you're a custom manufacturer, these statements might sound pretty familiar: 

  • "We need to talk to prospects in order to qualify them.”
  • "Too much information on my site would give my competitors an advantage.”
  • "We get all of our new business from word-of-mouth.”
  • "A new website won't help me get new business because my current website doesn't, either." 
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Business Tips

The Logistics Of The Pyeongchang Olympics

Every two years, the Olympics bring together some of the best athletes in the world. But in between the games, supply chain professionals, logistics experts, and manufacturers work to bring the event itself together.

This year’s games in Pyeongchang represented one of the most challenging logistical hurdles of any Olympics. Here’s what went into making the games a reality.

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