Automation diminishes reliance on inexpensive manual labour , thereby enhancing the competitiveness of local production in terms of operational costs . While automation can decrease the demand for specific manual tasks , it creates opportunities for more skilled workers wanting to design , program and maintain automated systems . This shift in job requirements mirrors the evolving landscape of the workforce . “ From an environmental standpoint , reshoring can contribute to sustainability goals . Automated processes can be optimised for energy efficiency and reducing long-distance transportation in localised manufacturing reduces the carbon footprint associated with global supply chains ,” explains Etienne . “ Government policies and incentives also encourage automation integration as part of reshoring strategies . Supportive measures , such as tax incentives or subsidies for adopting automation technologies , can further incentivise companies to bring manufacturing operations back home .”
Vention ’ s recent ‘ The State of DIY Industrial Automation ’ report offers a comprehensive analysis of the growing trend of DIY industrial automation among more than 4,000 manufacturers . It emphasises the emergence of the Advanced Manufacturing Team as
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