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American shoppers, in part, contributed to the breaking of the Supply Chain. The USA is a nation of impatient consumers. We’re geared that anything can be delivered to our homes, 24 by 7, with the click of a mouse button. COVID only exasperated the situation. We have more inventory in our homes than we need due in part to Jeff Bezos convincing us we can have delivery tomorrow. supporting links 1. Building a More Resilient Supply Chain [Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency] 2. Lessons ...

Modern farms and agricultural operations work far differently than those a few decades ago, primarily because of advancements in technology, including sensors, devices, machines, and information technology. Today’s agriculture routinely uses sophisticated technologies such as robots, temperature and moisture sensors, aerial images, and GPS technology. These advanced devices and precision agriculture and robotic systems allow businesses to be more profitable, efficient, safer, and more environmen...