With each passing week, it seems that more businesses have started to utilize AI to introduce new features and enhance productivity in their workforce. While this can be useful, in many cases as with any new technology, oftentimes who comes out ahead is not who can use it the most, but who uses it the best.
It is important to understand that while AI can be a useful tool, if used incorrectly, it can amplify existing issues, driving away customers and alienating workers. A recent article in Industry Today highlights how AI is affecting the customer experience.
As we make our way into the “AI age”, automation in manufacturing will soon transition into autonomy. Where the two differ is autonomous systems not only execute critical tasks, but can solve problems and adapt to issues that may arise on your floor. This key change can help increase output and efficiency without drastically increasing labor or overhead. Read more about manufacturing autonomy.
With more technology implemented in all steps of manufacturing, there also come more risks. Cybersecurity matters just as much as physical security if not more in the current environment. This is why along with training your workforce to use technology to make their jobs more efficient and less stressful, you must also train them in how they can help stop threats before they become a catastrophic problem. Read more on the need for cybersecurity training.
Training and certifying your workforce in cybersecurity could also qualify you for a CMMC grant. The bottom line is if you have customers in the defense industry, you need to be invested in cybersecurity. Don’t have defense contractors? It’s only a matter of time before a CMMC certification is required in other industries.
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