The COVID-19 crisis has affected every industry, and manufacturing is no exception. As social distancing and mandated closures have sent the economy reeling, manufacturers have had to adapt to disruptions in supply chains, inventory shortages, and limited availability of employees.
Falling demand for items such as oil and computer products has led to a drop in productivity unseen since the recession in 2009 . The decline in factory productivity and employment is a result of lack of demand, social distancing practices, closures of businesses deemed non-essential, and the stay at home orders for thousands of Americans.Despite these […]
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