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Sharing the benefits of technological progress

Sharing the benefits of technological progress

High-tech-city-skyline-hologram.-3D-rendering. Image: iStock / Jarmo Piironen This is the first of three articles discussing how the benefits of technological progress are shared, and thus determine the distribution of income and influence our economic and social structures. This first article focuses on how these benefits have been shared historically.

Throughout history the growth in living standards has come from increasing productivity and over thousands of years almost all that productivity growth has been driven by technological progress. Furthermore, the standard model used by economists who study economic growth typically assumes that this increase in productivity is more or less equally […]

Food Industry Innovation: Blockchain and automation reinventing supply chains

Food Industry Innovation: Blockchain and automation reinventing supply chains

Blockchain is a decentralised information technology that could improve food supply chains by increasing transparency, efficiency, security, and trust. Blockchain could enable consumers, delivery drivers, stores, and food and beverage companies to have access to transaction history that is immutable and traceable. Blockchain could also reduce transaction cost and time, enhance consumer trust, production speed, and product efficiency, and improve food safety and policies.

Here are some ways in which blockchain technology is transforming the food and beverage industry:

Supply Chain Transparency: Blockchain technology can help improve supply chain transparency by providing real-time visibility into the entire supply […]

Automating your plant: A Solution for the employment and retention issue

Automating your plant: A Solution for the employment and retention issue

In August 2021, Kentucky had the highest quit rate in the United States, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics . Today, the national turnover rate is almost 10% of the workforce.* It is difficult to find reliable employees in 2024: The landscape of manufacturing has undergone a significant transformation, and this shift has sparked debates about its impact on employment.

However, rather than eliminate jobs, automation in manufacturing plants has proven to be a catalyst for filling open positions and addressing workforce shortages. Why not investigate automation solutions where employment and retention are an issue? Automation creates more […]

How Automation Influences the Future of Work

How Automation Influences the Future of Work

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the workplace is no longer a matter of future speculation—it’s an evolving reality reshaping industries and job roles. Katharina Grienberger, a labor market researcher, probes the extent to which various professions could technically be substituted by machines, offering fresh insights into future trends.

Professions across the spectrum, from editorial roles to specialized technical jobs, are experiencing the impact of tools like ChatGPT . These innovative AI applications do not only enhance productivity but also provoke questions about the future of human employment in certain sectors. According to the data, the rise of AI […]

The 10 Slowest-Growing Careers That Still Pay Well — for Now

The 10 Slowest-Growing Careers That Still Pay Well — for Now

A mailman delivering mail. In today’s rapidly evolving job market, certain careers that traditionally offered security and high pay are now experiencing slower growth. Technological advancements, shifts in consumer behavior, and economic changes are reshaping the landscape.

Whether its because AI is becoming more incorporated into that, or not much promotion growth, or simply because the times are changing — these jobs still hang a decent salary despite these disadvantages. GoBankingRates looked at data from ZipRecruiter, Indeed, and Salary.com to find the average income being made with these jobs in the United States as of 2024. Here’s a look at […]

Engineering Innovation By Focusing On People

Engineering Innovation By Focusing On People

[Innovation can engender negative connotations for many people, emanating from their fear of change and its unknown implications or consequences to the nature of work and the potential elimination of jobs. In our new business operating environment of accelerating change, ongoing education and case studies are critically needed to demonstrate to business leaders and employees how changing conventional ways of doing things can lead to better, safer, more rewarding workplaces and enhanced careers and industry leadership. The ability of innovation and technology to enrich industries and communities is only beginning. It is still underserved and “a wide-open space” for […]

Automated Converting Equipment

Automated Converting Equipment

The newest equipment utilizes technology to meet the quality demands and fast turnaround times of today’s brands.

The term “game-changing” has been casually thrown around for many years, especially regarding new label and package printing product launches. In theory, every product has the potential to positively impact a label printing business, making the phrase overused. However, the advent of automated converting equipment really does fit the bill. Why? Because many of today’s converters don’t have the workforce to tackle the work flowing into print shops.

Converters that L&NW talks to cite automation as one of the industry’s hottest trends – mainly […]

The Intersection of IoT and Robotics: Transforming Industries and Workforce

The Intersection of IoT and Robotics: Transforming Industries and Workforce

iot in robotics The integration of IoT in robotics is not just about connecting devices; it’s about creating intelligent systems that can adapt and learn from their environment. These interconnected robotic softwares can optimize processes, predict maintenance needs, and enhance decision-making capabilities by harnessing the power of real-time data exchange and advanced AI algorithms.

From smart factories where robots collaborate with humans to optimize production lines, to autonomous vehicles navigating city streets, the possibilities are endless. As IoRT continues to advance, it promises to revolutionize industries, unlocking new levels of efficiency, safety, and innovation in the ever-evolving automation landscape. get […]

Does technology replace more jobs than it creates?

Does technology replace more jobs than it creates?

A new major study into US census data since 1940 has quantified technology’s impact on job loss and creation – and what AI will do in the future.

Image: Jose-Luis Olivares, MIT; iStock Ever since the Luddites were destroying machine looms, it has been obvious that new technologies can wipe out jobs. But technical innovations also create new jobs: consider a computer programmer, or someone installing solar panels on a roof.

Overall, does technology replace more jobs than it creates? What is the net balance between these two things? Until now, that has not been measured.But a new research […]

Most work is new work, long-term study of U.S. census data shows

Most work is new work, long-term study of U.S. census data shows

The majority of U.S. jobs are in occupations that have emerged since 1940, MIT research finds — telling us much about the ways jobs are created and lost.

WEBWIRE – Tuesday, April 2, 2024 Caption:Most U.S. workers are in occupations that have only emerged widely since 1940, according to a large-scale study of 80 years of U.S. census data, led by MIT economist David Autor. Credits:Image: Jose-Luis Olivares, MIT; iStock This is part 1 of a two-part MIT News feature examining new job creation in the U.S. since 1940, based on new research from Ford Professor of Economics David […]