In recent months, there have been waves of articles and opinions regarding what is going to happen with the world and economies, as changes are taking place. I'm really surprised that there seem to be three prevailing thought processes...One is that in short order, everything will be made overseas, and things will change to support that. Another is that things will be made in the USA and cost a lot more. The final one is folks who say that we have to wait and see what we get in the end.
Of these three, I see a lot of news from local sources discussing how American companies are working to stay relevant and stay affordable through this. In some situations, more automation is brought into play. For instance, a recent article headline read "Amazon now employs over 1 million robots," and to me, that makes a lot of sense. Why make people do things that machinery can do more quickly and accurately? Such as, sorting boxes and putting them to the right track for expedient delivery.
But then there are articles about how American companies are changing and adapting. They are using more automation and less manpower, yes. But, they are also increasing production in the process. They are using a lot of deliberate thought on how to be as efficient and effective as possible, which is part of what every business should be doing already. In many cases, the American product is only a small amount more money, like $5-20. If it was $150 from overseas and $175 for Made In America, I'm buying American!
I'm really interested to see how this all works out, because I have this concept that it is going to work out. I think that American companies are going to figure out ways to use automation and or machinery to help get far more competitive, and do it in ways we haven't ever thought of before. It will take some time, and more adjustments in thinking, but I think we're going to get there! Or at least, to somewhere far more beneficial than where we are today! And I am looking forward to that!