Introduction
Technological progress has skyrocketed over the past few decades, allowing for the simplification and enhancement of a variety of processes within every domain. Industry and agriculture are among the areas that have experienced a vast rise in effectiveness and performance quality due to the integration of new types of technology into them (Dehnen-Schmutz et al, p. 25.). By incorporating smart technologies, tools for improved monitoring of quality, and the devices for enhancing communication, one will encourage economic growth and allow agriculture, a well as the industry, in general, to thrive. Moreover, creating the culture of knowledge sharing and exchange of essential recommendations among farmers across the globe will help to build a more resilient system of quality management and allow to increase the amount of produced crops. Therefore, the use of technology in the industry and particularly agriculture should be seen as an essential task; moreover, technology has to be updated regularly to promote the culture of innovation in agriculture and ensure that the performance of agricultural companies meets the required sustainability and health-related standards to increase the levels of public well-being.
Technology in Agriculture
The use of robots has become ubiquitous in most areas of agriculture, which has helped in automatizing processes and reducing the probability of an error being made manually. As a result, the velocity of performance in agriculture has risen exponentially, allowing farmers to increase the quality of the crops produced, as well as maximize the output and increase the amount of food harvested each year (Rillig et al, p. 1625). Among the key innovations that have been introduced to the agricultural technology market so far, one should mention automatic moisture sensors, multiple robots performing basic functions on a large scale, and GPS technology as the method of navigating large areas and monitoring every field closely (Rillig et al, p. 1625). According to the recent statistics, the use of smart technology for improving agriculture services and reducing the threats to crops has increased and advanced to a new level, with the compound annual rate of growth in the rates of technology application approaching 19.4% (“Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)”).
Technology in the Industry
Similarly, the application of technology in the industry as a whole has increased, with the focus on the internet of things (IoT) and smart technologies, as well as the use of advanced communication techniques, has become the main trend in the development of products and provision of services. In addition, with the rise in the need for interdisciplinary collaboration in the industry, new opportunities for data sharing have been sought. As a result, the use of cloud computing as the main tool behind knowledge sharing and efficient data management has become one of the main industry trends (L et al, p. 2).
Another crucial innovation that has shaped the industry significantly, blockchain technology deserves a mentioning. Blockchain has become one of the crucial tools in encouraging quick and accurate information sharing due to the connectivity options that it provides (Kamilaris et al, p. 643). When introduced into the organizational setting, blockchain begins to offer immensely vast opportunities for enhancing the management of the supply chain and the reconfiguration of communication within an organization. As a result, industries benefit both from the improvement in the internal environment, namely, better communication between stakeholders, and external influences, such as ta more accurate management of changes in the economic environment, prevention of failures in meeting set deadlines, and other aspects of SCM performance. Thus, the importance that smart technologies have had on the industry is truly immense.
Conclusion
With the integration of innovative technology into the realm of agriculture and industry as a whole, improvements in performance rates and consistent economic growth have been observed in the global setting. Although some of the technological innovations require further testing and may not necessarily be applicable to any environment, the general trend toward improved and enhanced communication along with more stringent control over the quality management processes evidently has a positive impact on the industry and agriculture. Therefore, the application of innovative tools in the specified settings has to be encouraged as a critical step in managing key production processes and quality concerns within the specified environments.
Moreover, the incorporation of the described tools leads to a significant increase in the levels of sustainability, which is currently one of the main concerns for agriculture-related entrepreneurship. By introducing devices that allow for a more rigid control over production and the management of key tasks, one will reduce waste levels significantly. Consequently, the environment will suffer much lesser damage than it would have otherwise, which suggests that the incorporation of smart technology, innovative communication devices, and other types of the latest technology into agriculture and the industry as a whole are strongly needed. By promoting the vision of continuous improvement and regular upgrade of quality management techniques with the help of the latest tools, one will be able to achieve excellent quality in producing goods. The quality issue is particularly important for agriculture and the industry, in general, which is why innovative technologies have to be supported as a crucial part of the processes within them.
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