Manufacturing is hit hard with labor shortages. U.S. factory activity is at slowest pace in above 18 months. Factories seek agility from artificial intelligence, automated processes to manage disruptions. Modernizations bring potential safety, health hazards, other threats.
Like many other industries, manufacturing has been hit hard with labor shortages. As of April 2022, U.S. factory activity reportedly is at its slowest pace in more than 18 months..