Practically Internet is building more powerful societies around the world.

This is the biggest

positive when it’s about awareness and unity. But at the same time, the power of the internet is
misused by the groups, communities, companies. And people are concerned about the privacy of
their uses and this the biggest negative impact of the internet on society.
Globally connected online people are now more than a society. You can call it robotic society.
Internet affects society as soon as it tries to meet the personal and business desires unethically.
Those impacting societies in between personal, social, economic and political activities.
Society is influenced by educational resources, social media websites, web application, shopping
sites, online business, internet marketing, research and automation of social skills positively and
negatively. Many people can’t imagine a happier day without using the internet in their daily life.
Why, because there are so many uses of the internet in our daily life.
That’s why the excessive use of informational resources on the internet without the basic
knowledge of the best method to use technologies making societies physically and mentally
unfit. That’s the biggest negative impact of the internet on our society and especially for a new
generation.
Now WhatsApp and Facebook are the best places to connect and find friends. And most of the
Facebook friends do not contribute to daily life problems and happiness, it means friendship on
the internet are just artificial and not contributing to practical life.
But 15 to 20 years ago it was not the case. Now Technically it means today people love robots
and can’t live without it. Mobiles, Computers and all kind of websites on the Internet are not less
than robots.
Nowadays people are investing in robots and trying to integrate and develop emotions. But
that’s the challenge for human intelligence from the artificial algorithms.
Yes, you can do various productive things on the internet. I always say and believe that wise,
purposeful use of the Internet is a boon for the societies, businesses and for students.
Now let’s try to understand How it’s impacting the societies positively and negatively.

The positive impact of the internet on society

The biggest Positive impact of the internet on society is the popularity of social networks and
social media websites. Societies around the globe are becoming stronger, developed and more
intelligent because most technologies are interlinked with the internet.
But some of us are inspired to follow good habits after the internet, but most fall into bad habits.
Information on the internet that you receive can make you positive or negative. It is
changing every second with the speed of technology.
On the Internet, every information looks important. That important-looking information, actually
makes people positive and negative. And people connected to the negatives information and
sources on the Internet, helped the producers to spread rumors knowingly and unknowingly
without personal analysis and institutional judgment. And now It’s impacting everyone lives.
Internet impact on society is now making economic, social, and political changes around the
globe. It’s obvious because billions user, communities, cultures using the internet in their daily
life. And our actions, thoughts and communication skills on the internet is impacting society
positively or negatively.
According to http://www.internetlivestats.com/ in 2016 approximately 3,424,971,237 people are
using the internet. Internet developing the argumentative and rude communication skills and
languages, beliefs, behaviors and values in the society.
In the end, it’s easy to say that negative or positive uses of the internet are dependent on us. But
if we will think socially then our each other’s actions and reactions creating the positive and
negative uses of the internet.
Online communication is helping to build social relationships around the World.
The Internet has connected societies and its culture in a daily life communication and now
creating relationships on the internet. Groups on social media are just an example of social
interactions. The Internet is also developing a different cultures globally in the societies.
Internet added values in the people’s life and the way we introduce each other and communicate
for shared life, career and business values. The Internet removes the geographical barriers
between people. Societies are getting inspired by each other. And the biggest positives that
slowly but definitely societies breaking the Superstition, conservatism and cultural egos.
Generally, this is not a new model of societies on the internet. The Internet is a big village in
which there are so many different kinds of social networks such as Facebook, Linked IN,
Google+, Pinterest etc. in which artists, writers, designers, programmers, students and common
people get knowledge about the human capacities and increased in creativity after interacting
with each other. It can be through social media posts, videos, blog, and business. And I think this
is very positive for societies.

Uses of Computer and Internet are very important for the Society for consistent Social
Development.
Internet added influence factors in social interactions such as trustworthiness, selfless guides,
blogs and profile descriptions. More than this online shopping, online jobs, online marketing,
online banking, mobile wallets helping societies to explore new heights using the internet. It’s
increasing the living standard of society.
The Internet provides various communication methods and platform for societies. Today, social
workers and social entrepreneurs able to influence a wider audience on social, personal,
economic and environmental topics through blogs, social media, videos, podcast, ebooks,
newsletters, infographics etc.
It was not possible before computer and Internet to execute lessons learned from one society to
implement that in another society.
Internet provided freedom of options to share feelings and thoughts within society. and this is the
positive advantages of the internet in evolving new ways for social development.

Every human want to connect to the Internet

Now people care more about online reputation and explored new ways of doing old things.
Internet provided great benefits for students, job seekers, small business owners. Online business
and remote jobs, online degrees and live classes or services from home are trending and such
changes influencing societies positively.
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The negative impact of the internet on society

The Internet is very important part of life a new generation in the society. Due to the new
generation, a new culture is building. The culture of selfies, propaganda, stress, comparison,
depression is growing faster online. Many people feel comfortable to share the point of views on
the Internet but never implemented that in their own life.
On the internet, everyone is speaking but fewer people are listening and very few of them are
implementing the tips. It means 1 student and 1000 teachers. It’s reducing the analysis power of
people. And this is the biggest negative impact of the internet on society.
Today, people don’t care about their neighbors. They care about their online friends. It’s because
societies are becoming comfortable. And no one cares about the problems practically such as
environmental changes. The Internet is becoming the source of raising fund for a social cause.
And in reality, only a few societies using that fund for the social and environmental
development.
The Internet is creating robotic societies. A society with hybrid skills doing like, comments but
doesn’t have feelings and own impact on his/her social shares. This can be the negative impact
of the internet on society.
The negative use of internet in society only possible then when people have lack of
knowledge, how to use? When to use? What to communicate and what not.
And I thinks It’s really important to guide kids, students, and teens from childhood about
thedisadvantages of internet.
The Internet is a network of online connected servers, desktop computers, laptop and mobile
phones. And societies are now inside this internet network.
Everyone wants to get out from the internet to able to spend some time with families, friends,
and relatives with their moments. But most the of people are addicted to the internet. And it’s
losing the connection and bond of having a family, friends, and relatives.
Without the practical internet and computer knowledge, it’s tough to get even a computer
operator job after an MCA degree. That’s why schools around the world teaching students
computer and internet skills. Even they are using the computer and the internet to teach.
The Internet is transforming the social transactions by the use of the internet. Best wishes, happy
birthday wishes or happy marriage anniversary to gift cards such things are now sent by the
using internet and this is nothing more than artificial care.
Impact of internet politics on the society
The Internet is also helping the politicians to infect the society by dividing the unity of people by
producing communalism and casteism material on the internet. Producers of communalism and
casteism in the society never develop the society. But they use it to get votes and favor of people
in the election.
All kind societies, cultures are got affected around the globe by such kind of group of people on
the internet. Society is bound to support Individualism. Society is in the trap of dilemma on the
internet. Societies will be becoming handicapped very soon if such political practices not
ignored by people on the Internet and social media.

Society is living a digital life

Society is a group of cultures, objectives. humans, plants, animals, water, sun, everything that we
see and touch is the part of society. But do you think girls are safe, do you see development in
natural resources and most importantly do you care about plants, water, humanity. If not you
then who will. You’re the society, you’re the leader.
But our society is living a digital life. Internet dazzled the eyes of society and in between this it’s
very tough to decide right and wrong on the internet. And now you can think, how worse can be
the disadvantages of the internet for the society.
Social and personal safety on the internet
There are so many inappropriate materials on social media sites and internet. Such material I
don’t think will be good for children, teenagers. There are so many hacking information and data
on the internet. Even children are hacking the websites today.
Privacy and Internet security of the society are the biggest concern for people very soon.
There is nothing about privacy on the internet. It’s very tough even for the government of
various countries to protect user’s privacy.
We’re using various apps in mobile and you know that 90% of apps ask your permission or give
access to use your photos, contacts and other data. You don’t have other option to install the apps
on the phone if you don’t want to do that.
This is the biggest challenge for the society to do mobile banking and cashless transactions.
Because the data is compromised by such companies and there is no guarantee that you’re safe or
not. When government websites are hacked, when big companies websites are hacked then what
do you think your data and privacy is safe. Any apps can influence to install in the mobile and
you don’t have time to think what is behind the seen.
This is how privacy and security of people are comprised through the ithe nternet. It’s another
biggest and most trending disadvantage of the internet.
It’s very easy for hackers to hack mobile, internet banking and money wallets. Because you
don’t have options, you see various eye-catching links on the internet Facebook and Whatsapp
etc.
Not all links you click and access the applications on the internet are safe. When accounts of
political parties are hacked then what do you think about the common people in the society.
So it’s very tough to be safe on the internet. But who care? No one has time, society is busy in
the religion controversies and superstition activities instead of cleaning dust from their goals and
that is Human Development and Environmental development.
Human intelligence versus Artificial Intelligence
Intelligent people of the society sitting at homes and fools are showing the society that they are
intelligent and getting the votes. Ministers are busy in stakes in speeches.
Experts are busy in the debates on news channel. Completed degree students are busy in finding
jobs.
Professionals are always near to deadlines. People like you and me working on daily wages and
living a city life far away from village and parents. We’re busy in earning money to able to pay
rent to house owner each month. Then it’s obvious that who have time for environment and
nature and social development.
We are showing our DESH BAHKTI on the internet. In the public view on the internet we’re
ultimate with our professional profiles but in real life. You know that. Sharing Desh Bhakti and
inspiring other people is good, but if you plant one tree in a year, it can be more than good for
the country.
Everything is controlled by the internet in the society. And who have control have more power
and money to change the lives of people in the society. Such as social media network almost
deleted the offline social activities.
The Internet makes up the societies and after that, it’s looking modern. But at the end of the day
when internet makeup on the society is clear then everyone come back to his family and friends
and real life problems. And then try to live a life of the human in which he/she struggle to find a
piece of mind and happiness.
The society is in the loop of codes on the internet
Internet impacted everything in the society from students to teachers, Entrepreneurs to clients,
sellers to buyers and human to robots. No one is remained untouched without a technology. Even
when a 3-month child cries his/her mother play songs or videos in the mobile, kids stop crying
and start smiling. This is amazing. You can say it’s positive or negative.
But I have to say that it’s a necessity in this time. And I consider only productive uses of the
internet. And I am more in the favor of environmental and nature development than the internet.
But we all need to think seriously about our nature in which we can plant a new trees and care
existed one’s and improve water sources etc.

Read more from Dr. Deepak Garg: Ideas Galore-Execution missing … Criticism Galore-
Respect missingthat can also help you in the analysis of internet impact on society.
So, it’s true that internet affected the society negatively by the use internet.
The bright side of the internet in such negative social impact. But this is not the case with the all
the people on the internet. Some societies developed new uses of the internet in daily life for
human desires. There are so many websites, blogs, search engines where people help each other
in career and business development. Communities, forums, freebies and open source are live on
the internet by the people for the people.
 Solutions to protect society from the negative impact of the internet

Society is not that much internet and computer literate. They need to learn to get the benefits of
internet safely. The common people of society don’t take too much burden to think about it.
They are influenced and hypnotize by the few communities. And they never able to influence the
society if you ignore and do not respond.
But what are the solutions that help society to live again actually? How we can redirect the
society on correct domains. What things if we do each other that can make a change, a change
that is innovative, environment-friendly and based on trust.
In which there is no casteism and egoism between each of us! Earth is not only for rich and V
VIP’s to enjoy life and it’s a place also for common people of India or world. We can make the
world in which every person can live their life with happiness.
Do you think this is possible! If you think this is possible then what we can do? If someone read
this article then I want the views in comments for the development of the society by using the
internet.
I am no one, I am not important and but learn what I think about it that can help each of us
because we’re society. People like you and me and our family friends, relatives, neighbors and
their friends etc. each of us is connected with each other for something that I call society. We all
are society and we have to think about it. You can be disagreeing and it’s your right.
We can do following things on the internet for the development of society by using the
internet:
 We have to help each other when someone need and when we’re capable of helping. It can be
according to your profession. You can do it free or paid choice is yours. But if you’re taking
money from someone then give them good product and services and provide those all people
value for their money, when they need something from you. Such social practices can be
possible by the use of the internet.
 We need to become a good citizen. Good citizens are not only valuable asset for the country but
also the blood of the society. Related: 16 ways you can follow to be a good citizen.
 We have to follow good habits. Such habits to save water, electricity, plantation of new trees in
empty places, participation in social development activities. We can lead by example.
 Providing learning environment at home and in schools for children.
 We need to guide our kids and showing them an example of doing good work.
 Helping neighbors, friends, and relatives in various situations when you’re capable.
 Creating new opportunities for job seekers on the internet or offline.
 Teaching people and sharing wisdom on social media or blogs.
 Creating products that provide great values to consumers. Working with the team for goals.
Working hard and smartly for human development. We can become a good private and
government employee.
 Stopping comparison based on religion and treatment of people based on poor and rich
terminology on the internet and in the society.
 No need to spend time all the time alone and on the social networking sites but also sit with
elderly people and parents.
 Learn and educate others about internet privacy and security.
 etc.
Conclusion: – Life is possible without the Internet (Learn: Life without Internet) but it is
challenged by Artificial Intelligence. Maybe they think we’re robots but we’re capable of doing
the things that can help the society, people in their business and career development.
No matter how bad society is influenced by the internet, but people like you and me can play our
role. The role is not defined by algorithms, it is defined by our parents, teachers and after self-
analysis.
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World Wide Web (WWW)

The World Wide Web (WWW) is combination of all resources and users on the Internet that are
using the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP).

A broader definition comes from the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C):

"The World Wide Web is the universe of network-accessible information, an embodiment of

human knowledge."

The Web, as it's commonly known, is often confused with the internet. Although the two are
intricately connected, they are different things. The internet is, as its name implies, a network -- a
vast, global network that incorporates a multitude of lesser networks. As such, the internet
consists of supporting infrastructure and other technologies. In contrast, the Web is a
communications model that, through HTTP, enables the exchange of information over the
internet.

Tim Berners-Lee is the inventor of the Web and the director of the W3C, the organization that
oversees its development. Berners-Lee developed hypertext, the method of instant cross-
referencing that supports communications on the Web, making it easy to link content on one web
page to content located elsewhere. The introduction of hypertext revolutionized the way people
used the internet.

In 1989, Berners-Lee began work on the first World Wide Web server at CERN. He called the
server "httpd” and dubbed the first client "WWW.” Originally, WWW was just
a WYSIWYG hypertext browser/editor that ran in the NeXTStep environment.

The World Wide Web has been widely available since 1991.

https://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/World-Wide-Web

Stands for "World Wide Web." It is important to know that this is not a synonym for the Internet.
The World Wide Web, or just "the Web," as ordinary people call it, is a subset of the Internet.
The Web consists of pages that can be accessed using a Web browser. The Internet is the actual
network of networks where all the information resides. Things like Telnet, FTP, Internet gaming,
Internet Relay Chat (IRC), and e-mail are all part of the Internet, but are not part of the World
Wide Web. The Hyper-Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is the method used to transfer Web pages
to your computer. With hypertext, a word or phrase can contain a link to another Web site. All
Web pages are written in the hyper-text markup language (HTML), which works in conjunction
with HTTP.

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The 21st century has many revolutionary technological advances as some of the best

inventions in previous centuries. So far, the century is a period of massive tech advances despite
its infancy.

Previous centuries brought great inventions like vaccines, pesticides, automobiles and
computers. Those inventions brought huge positive effect on people’s lives all over the world.
The 21st century already started with massive and impactful inventions. In less than 20 years, it
already has amazing scientific and tech breakthroughs. If the pattern continues, this century may
just have the greatest inventions in the history of mankind.

The following are four of the best technological advances in the 21st century that most impacted
the lives of people or promise that impact in the future.

1. Electric and driverless cars

This period has seen the manufacturing and marketing of electric cars. Such type of cars had
been around for more than a century, but it is in the 21stcentury that it is manufactured and
marketed on a large scale. These cars are propelled by electric motors that use electric energy
saved in a storage device like a rechargeable battery. Another technological advancement was
the development of charging stations so that the cars can be used for long distance drives. With
nearly 90 percent energy efficiency, less air pollution and noise, electric cars will likely be a hit
as they are pro environment.

This era has also witnessed the coming out of driverless cars which are equipped with radar
sensors, laser range finders and video cameras to travel in busy streets without a driver. These
cars are still in testing phase but may widely be used in the next decade. Google’s driverless cars
are popular but some car makers have planned and started to create driverless cars as well. Check
out Electric Car Sales & Service, Inc for electric cars for sale in california.

2. Facebook

Social network site Facebook was not the first of its kind. However, this 2004 development rose
above the others, thanks to its ease of use and simplicity. Now, it has more than 2 billion active
users per month and continues to open new opportunities for businesses and changes in politics.
Connecting the world through communication is powerful and Facebook had pushed it big time.
The app has changed the world forever by bringing social media to the average person. Now,
social media becomes important for businesses, a channel for news with a global influence.

3. Skype

Skype is among the biggest telecommunication feats in the 21st century. This application
software made verbal communication possible through computers and brought in the video chat
era. In 2003, Janus Friis and Niklas Zennstrom founded Skype and had an agreement with
Onet.pl, a Polish web portal. The app gained an integrated offering in Poland’s market. Microsoft
Corporation then acquired Skype Communications and became a division of the firm.
4. Wikipedia

Wikipedia was created by Larry Sanger and Jimmy Wales in 2001 and has changed the way
people share knowledge. The online encyclopedia is accessible in 299 languages, proving to be
an effective site where we can learn about anything. Since it is open to contributions, Wikipedia
may not be the most reliable source of information, especially for academic papers, but still the
go-to website when people want to know more about things.

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4 Technology Advancements That Are Impacting Manufacturing Now

Manufacturing has changed. Products used to be more standardized, demand more consistent and
predictable, and supply chains fairly stable. Efficiency and quality were enough to compete for
market leadership.

Today’s global economy is more interconnected and consumer tastes shift from minute to
minute. Demand is more volatile, driving more diverse products, shorter product cycles, and the
need to get products to market more quickly.

At the same time, there are some major technology advancements that are helping manufacturers
stay ahead of the game. Here are four things you need to be aware of that will have a major
impact on your business:

1. Cloud Computing

The question of whether or not to go with a cloud-based platform is outdated. Just like the
question of getting a smart phone or a flip phone is outdated. Cloud is an essential component of
modern manufacturing. Legacy, on-premise platforms need constant maintenance, upgrading,
and re-investment to try to keep up with the ever-increasing complexity and demands of modern
manufacturing. These platforms were created with a now outdated technology mindset for now
outdated business models, not today’s manufacturing reality.

Cloud unifies your business and data across geographically dispersed locations and delivers
unparalleled security, agility, accessibility, and scalability—so you can focus on growing and
streamlining your business. Cloud gets you out of the IT business so you can focus on your core
purpose: manufacturing. It’s elastic and scales as your business changes, and eliminates those
large up-front capital expenses and annual maintenance costs (not to mention upgrade pains)
since the latest functionality is available to you without disruption or downtime.
2. Mobility

The ability to access data and functionality via mobile devices delivers an untethered work
environment where information is available at a user’s fingertips, from anywhere, any time.
Moreover, advancements in industrial wearable devices like smart glasses provides an
inexpensive, hands-free experience to workers in the factory. But mobile ERP goes beyond the
user mobile device. The production environment is increasingly being armed with sensors,
RFID, beacons, Bluetooth, and other communication technologies that increase data sharing
wirelessly and providing greater visibility into operations like production status, inventory
movement, and machine efficiency. In other words, these technologies help manufacturers do
their jobs more effectively, and they are becoming increasingly common in production
environments.

3. Analytics

You may be like many manufacturers today in that you’re not using much of the data you
generate. If only you had a way to harness it, that data could be used to drive insights,
autonomous decisions, and predictive behavior to drive higher levels of efficiency. Analytics sift
through and pick out meaningful data points, connect them, and then present information in an
actionable manner. Analytics are becoming more powerful every day and are critical in
managing a world of Big Data. Analytics and manufacturing intelligence are facilitating machine
learning that can generate prescriptive actions and should be an integral part of modern
manufacturers’ business strategy.

4. Industrial Internet of Things

Connectivity to everything and everyone delivers better insight, valuable data, and the ability to
make faster, more-informed decisions. IIoT is poised to change how you design, plan, make, and
service products. Technology innovation, including connected sensors, smart devices, Internet-
enabled machines, and machine learning within the plant provide data used to improve
equipment and manufacturing process performance. Wearables and smart glasses enable plant
floor supervisors to go hands-free and get production information non-intrusively. Post
production, IIoT also provides closed-loop product feedback, enabling companies to gather
usage data from products in the field to drive future design and development. IIoT is already
creating a seismic shift in the way successful manufacturers differentiate themselves.

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manufacturing-now
How modern technology is helping various industrial sectors to advance

Advances in various technologies have helped a range of industries to move forward and
embrace the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Modern technology is helping various organisations in different industries progress at a much

faster rate. Speed is critical in today’s business world and thanks to technology, business is now
conducted at the speed of thought

Technology has advanced a lot in the last few decades. There have been numerous
groundbreaking advancements that have revolutionised the way things are done. The internet is
now an important part of any business. No brand can do business without being on the internet.

Computer software, big data analysis, fiber optics, drones, image recognition, artificial
intelligence and others now have a big role to play in different industrial sectors. This article will
examine how modern technology is helping various industrial sectors to advance.

Big data
Big data is disrupting a lot of industries. Banks and other organisations are using big data to
understand consumer behavior in a bid to serve customers better. Big data is helping industries to
manage resources better and helping workers to complete tasks faster. Shopping trends are now
predictable, and retailers can make better recommendations to customers based on these trends.

Drones
Drones have now found more industrial uses than ever before. They have become more than
mere recreational toys. Online shopping giant Amazon is working on drone delivery systems. In
some remote parts of Africa, drones are used to deliver medical supplies.

Drones are also used in hospitals to deliver supplies to various floors. Large warehouses are now
being monitored by using drones. Farmers now use drones to monitor their farms and detect
pests, diseased crops, and other important things faster. In the entertainment industry, drones are
being used creatively to entertain people and form pyrotechnic displays.

Image recognition
Image recognition is helping industry sectors to advance in numerous ways. Industries now use
image recognition for facial recognition, surveillance, video analysis, driverless vehicles,
augmented reality (AR) etc. For example, in the fashion industry, there are now apps that can
capture images of people and give more information about the clothes those people are wearing.

The person can then decide to purchase the clothing items from online stores. People can point
the camera of their smartphones to objects and purchase these objects online. Hotels and others
in the hospitality section can now identify guests as they walk into their premises. This will help
them improve their customer service.
Virtual reality (VR)
Virtual reality has now become much more than an entertainment device. Companies are now
using VR technology in various ways. In the real estate industry, some companies have VR
solutions that allow potential home buyers walk through every aspect of a home and see every
detail of the home right from their living room couch.

Some fashion retailers now have VR solutions in their stores that allow people try on clothes
virtually without needing to put the clothes on in the real world.

In the fitness industry, VR is also playing a big role. A lot of people don’t feel motivated to work
out, but some companies have introduced VR apps that make workouts fun. These apps can
make people enjoy the feel of boxing an opponent or climbing a rock right from their gym.

Some automobile manufacturers now produce VR experiences that allow people try out cars
from the comfort of their homes. In the construction industry, clients can now see how their
homes will look like after construction thanks to VR apps. Companies now conduct virtual
reality interviews for potential employees. PCB designers are already using augmented reality
(AR) to help them visualise designs better.

Conclusion
Modern technology is helping various organisations in different industries progress at a much
faster rate. Speed is critical in today’s business world and thanks to technology, business is now
conducted at the speed of thought.

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How Technology Is Changing Manufacturing and its Workforce
Manufacturing accounts for a whopping $2.17 trillion of the U.S. economy, and despite popular
belief, it is actually on the rise, up by more than 27 percent from just 2009. This industry has
certainly seen its fair share of ups and downs over the years. From offshoring to job cuts,
manufacturing has been at the whim of economic and international trends. The latest movement
involves technological advancements and the impact these advancements have on factories and
workforce demographics.
Many changes in the manufacturing industry have come from consumer demand. Consumers
want things faster and better, personalized and unique, and newer than last year or even last
quarter. Therefore, manufacturers have had to find a way to keep up not only with the demand
for products but also with finding skilled workers to make these products.
New technological advances in manufacturing have helped to better meet consumer demand.
With the implementation of computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), the
manufacturing industry became incredibly more efficient. A CMMS tracks system maintenance,
inspections and breakdowns, making system disruptions smaller and even obsolete. Instead of
manually tracking problems or changes on a piece of paper, a CMMS handles all of this
remotely, increasing productivity. The benefits include fewer repairs, lower maintenance costs, a
streamlined workforce, and historical data and trend reports.
Impact of the IoT and Big Data
CMMS technology also connects devices remotely, allowing them to "talk" to each other. Often
referred to as the Internet of Things (IoT), it connects factories to the Internet, enabling
automation and remote monitoring. Rather than a manual check, the IoT allows systems to be
connected to each other and essentially monitor each other's process.
With this connection, plants can easily collect and aggregate big data, or a mass of information
concerning their systems. This information can be measured and analyzed to increase
productivity and efficiency. The IoT helps manufacturers work better by getting products to
consumers faster.
Products are Becoming Smart
Consumers now demand products that are intelligent, responsive and connected, i.e., "smart."
Terms such as "smart lighting," "connected cars" and "wearable technology" are examples of
these products. Consumers use this type of technology to track a variety of aspects in their daily
lives, from what they eat to how much they exercise.
As products become smarter, manufacturers not only must be able to mass produce this
technology but also keep up with the technological evolution of the products, as they are
continually improved. This essentially changes the business model of manufacturing and the
required skillset of workers. Products are no longer simply assembly-line created objects; they
require specialized talent to be produced on a large scale.
What's Happening to the Workforce?
As exciting as these technological advancements are, they have a profound impact on the
manufacturing workforce. Some 80 percent of manufacturers say they have a moderate or serious
shortage of qualified applicants for skilled or highly skilled positions. In the next decade, it is
expected that as many as 2 million manufacturing jobs will be unfulfilled due to this skills gap.
For example, 3-D printing is becoming cheaper, and less time and material are required to
produce a complex design. These types of products will not require an assembly line but instead
a skilled engineer to design and manufacture shapes not producible in a factory. It's easy to see
how manufacturing is changing from what was once a blue-collar workforce to a highly trained
white-collar profession.
Today's manufacturing employee is not only highly skilled but highly paid, earning about 24
percent more annually than the average U.S. worker. Technology is helping to make these jobs
more lucrative than before.
Closing the Gap
A variety of ways to close the skills gap has been proposed, such as encouraging science,
technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) studies in schools; changing the stigma
surrounding manufacturing jobs; and training internal workers to prepare them for more complex
jobs.
How this gap will be closed is still unknown. Most likely a combination of efforts will prove
successful. What is known is how technology is making this industry completely different than it
was 10 to 20 years ago.

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