The COVID-19 pandemic has had overwhelming impacts on our economy, not to mention the impact on lives and personal wellness. The critical lack of medical equipment to treat and protect those affected highlights the over-reliance of United States manufacturing sector on overseas production. The offshoring issue extends beyond current pandemic concerns, however, reaching far larger and more permanent concerns over industrial supply chains, worker training and even national security.
The MEP National Network created an Industry 4.0 guide for manufacturers that don’t have time to sort through overwhelming amounts of information about technologies. In the guide, we provide answers to some common questions and concerns, so you can decide if certain technologies make sense for your company.