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Manufacturing Myths – Debunked!

Four common myths about the manufacturing industry are debunked with the data and MEP National Network success stories that prove otherwise. Myths such as automation eliminating jobs, when projections actually show automation will create 133 million new jobs worldwide by 2022. Manufacturing being a poor career choice is a myth many in the industry have worked to dispel. Manufacturing is actually an excellent option with workers earning 32% more in benefits per hour than employees in service industries. View this infographic to learn more truths about the industry today.

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Publication Date: November 16, 2021

manufacturing myths – debunked!

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Created November 17, 2021, Updated November 18, 2021