AEM strives to keep its member companies up to date with trends and perspectives of the industry. The AEM Industry Advisor features blogs and bylines that cover topics ranging from workforce development, new industry standards and a variety of trends in between. The Advisor has the goal of providing valuable information to its readers, so as the year comes to an end, let’s look back at some of the most popular published pieces of 2023...
- The Best Marketing Ideas I’ve Seen Over My 25 Years In The Equipment Industry -- By Lessing-Flynn’s Curt Bennink -- Out-of-the-box marketing efforts create memorable tradeshow experiences for attendees. This byline outlines the importance of trying new tactics, and smart strategies that marketers can leverage in their work.
- The Cost Of Poor Leadership (And 3 Ways Willing Organizations Can Turn The Tide) -- By AEM’s Julie Davis -- Companies often overlook leadership issues as a cause of workforce retention issues. The importance of good leadership to attract and retain employees cannot be overstated.
- Quiet Quitting: What It Is, Why It Happens, And How It Can Be Stopped -- By AEM’s Judy Gaus -- 2023 has been a year full of new terminology, including quiet quitting. This byline asserts that quiet quitting can stem from employees feeling overlooked and underappreciated, and outlines ways organizations can address this.
- How To Diversify Your Workforce Talent Pools With Intention (And Maximize Results) -- By AEM’s Julie Davis -- Many manufacturers feel that there are fewer workers to be found these days, and they are correct. Through taking a closer look at the data surrounding this issue organizations will be able to adjust their strategies when it comes to new and effective approaches of recruiting.
- 5 Modern Dairy Industry Benefits To Acknowledge And Celebrate -- By AEM’s Austin Gellings -- The dairy industry is often misunderstood by a significant percentage of the population. This byline outlines the numerous benefits of modern dairy, and the technologies that make it all possible.
- Agriculture 4.0 And The Rise Of Smart Farming -- By Intelestat’s Charlie Coates -- New technology in the ag industry have resulted in increased productivity, but farmers are now facing increasingly complicated regulations and increased scrutiny from consumers. We are now undergoing another ag revolution, and it’s important to analyze how this may impact the industry going forward.
- Why It’s So Important To Offer Flexibility To Manufacturing Employees -- By AEM’s Julie Davis -- There are more workers than ever seeking employment opportunities – but many desire an increased level of schedule flexibility. This byline reviews some arrangements manufacturers may want to consider to satisfy employee needs.
- AEM Highlights 2023 Policy Priorities -- By AEM’s Kate Fox Wood -- AEM is honored to continue to advocate on behalf of the equipment manufacturing industry. This byline outlines AEM’s policy priorities for 2023, showcasing all the items that the AEM advocacy team has diligently worked on over the course of the year.
- Operating A Modern Farm Means Using Continuous And Reliable Connectivity Only Satellite Networks Can Deliver -- By Intelestat’s Joel Schroeder -- The ag industry is rapidly undergoing technological changes, meaning reliable satellite connectivity is essential to the future of the industry. In order to meet the food requirements for a growing population, farmers must continue to adopt precision ag technologies.
- How Digitization Is Transforming Safety, Sustainability And Digital Project Delivery In The Highway Construction Sector -- By HaulHub’s Matthew Valle -- The digital revolution has reached the construction industry, and many of the benefits are yet to be realized. This byline discusses how enhancing connectivity is not just about people, but also about machines and systems.
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