Why Automation saves Manufacturing
At the close of the 20th century, the prevailing belief was that the era of manufacturing in Western countries had drawn to a close. Yet, here we stand, at the dawn of a renaissance in American manufacturing: reshoring to the US has surged in recent years. Suddenly, restoring American manufacturing and innovation in manufacturing are at the forefront for startups – even VCs such as
At the close of the 20th century, the prevailing belief was that the era of manufacturing in Western countries had drawn to a close. Yet, here we stand, at the dawn of a renaissance in American manufacturing: reshoring to the US has surged in recent years. Suddenly, restoring American manufacturing and innovation in manufacturing are at the forefront for startups – even VCs such as Y-Combinator and A16Z are supporting it. In this piece, I will argue: Tacit knowledge is critical for traditional manufacturing success, Outsourcing delays the destruction of manufacturing, Traditional…
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