December 7, 2020 Equipped to Vote Engages Thousands of Voters Ahead of 2020 Election On the heels of a successful roll-out of the 2020 AEM Manufacturing Express, our nation was suddenly forced to follow stay-at-home orders, quarantine restrictions, and social...
November 9, 2020 The Difference Between Sims and eSIms, and Why the Latter Can be a Powerful Tool for Manufacturers One of the most recent areas commonly fostering misconceptions is the difference between SIMs and eSIMs. With that fact in mind, let's try to break it down in a way that will...
October 29, 2020 Newly Restructured AEM Futures Council Takes Aim at the Future of Food and the Future of Building Without disruption and reinvention, progress is not possible.The global impact that agriculture and infrastructure have on communities and economies is well known. Taking that...
October 22, 2020 Time is Running Out Your vote matters. If you need evidence, just look at the results of the 2016 election.Four years ago, President Trump won several states where our industry has a heavy...
October 15, 2020 Making the Case for the Manufacturing Election There are many important issues voters must think about as they cast their votes in this election. One issue they may not immediately consider, but one that is front and center...
October 1, 2020 To Celebrate Manufacturing Month, Let’s Make Noise on Election Day Let’s face it: 2020 has been anunprecedented and unpredictable year. However, with just about 30 days left until Election Day, we still have time to make it an unforgettable one...
September 24, 2020 Digitize to Win: 3 Strategies Manufacturers Can Use It’s no secret, manufacturing is changing.Incorporating digital best practices like working from a relational database, providing real-time information to employees and...
September 10, 2020 4 Emerging Technologies Driving Improvements in Animal Welfare and Safety The health and safety of both animals and workers are of the upmost importance on any farm you visit. The same can be said of the manufacturers who are developing and building...
August 31, 2020 Thinking Forward to Harness the Technology of Today for a Better Tomorrow by Helen Horner, AEM Director of Education ProgramsWhen someone asks you to think forward, how far into the future do you venture? Three years? Maybe five? Dare I say 10 years...
August 13, 2020 7 Questions OEMs Should Ask Suppliers as the Economy Reopens As the United States attempts to move toward recovery, original equipment manufacturers may face a new challenge: Many suppliers have experienced partial shutdowns and employee...
January 12, 2021 5 Manufacturing Trends to Watch in 2021 Both the immediate and long-term future of the manufacturing industry will be defined by the development of a number of ever-evolving and prominent trends. These trends are...
March 18, 2021 Industry Executives Make Strong Case on Capitol Hill AEM’s Advocacy Team and 35 executives made a forceful case for pro-growth, pro-jobs policies as part of the 2021 AEM March Virtual Fly-in.The group engaged in more than three...
October 11, 2021 USTR Announces Reopening of China Tariff Exclusion Process for 549 Products U.S. Trade Representative Tai announced the reinstatement of a targeted exclusion process for 549 products currently subjected to Section 301 tariffs on China. The exclusion...
January 12, 2021 5 Manufacturing Trends to Watch in 2021 Both the immediate and long-term future of the manufacturing industry will be defined by the development of a number of ever-evolving and prominent trends. These trends are...
September 23, 2021 Equipment Manufacturers Push for Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill on Capitol Hill AEM’s Advocacy Team joined 50 equipment manufacturing representatives in Washington for two days of meetings with lawmakers on Capitol Hill as they pushed for the immediate...
June 7, 2021 Equipment Manufacturers Meet with Transportation Secretary Buttigieg U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg met with more than two dozen equipment manufacturing executives and AEM staff to discuss how President Biden’s American Jobs Plan...
August 2, 2021 The Era of Precision Agriculture Has Arrived The USDA has identified three pillars of sustainability for the agriculture industry: reduced environmental impact, increased productivity and yield, and a better overall...
May 17, 2021 Target This Overlooked Talent Pool to Help Meet Workforce Demands By Julie Davis, AEM Director of Workforce DevelopmentIt’s no secret that manufacturers across the nation are struggling to fill open positions. With workforce shortages slowing...
June 14, 2021 5 Common Modern Dairy Industry Myths Debunked By Austin Gellings, AEM Agricultural Services ManagerThe dairy industry is one of the most prominent and impactful forms of agriculture in the United States today. As with...
January 11, 2021 5 Predictions for an Unpredictable 2021 What’s in store for the construction industry? How will OEMs and rental companies adapt to better serve their customers? How are customer needs changing? And in the face of a...