Automation has transformed how businesses operate and compete. Yet when it comes to manufacturing, there is a glaring disparity in technology adoption, particularly between the United States and its international counterparts. Asian manufacturing hubs like Japan and South Korea have enthusiastically embraced automation, leading to increased efficiency, cost savings, and improved product quality. American manufacturing, especially at the small and medium enterprise (SME) level, has been slower to adopt automation technologies. To remain competitive and innovative, it is important for government organizations to develop unified policies that support investment in automation.
