When it comes to advanced manufacturing, technology has caused site selection processes to change. Advanced manufacturing has created new requirements for workforce, incentives and regulatory issues to support more complex processes. Companies are balancing technologies such as AI, which can bring gains in automation, but still require a human touch to apply properly. In this issue, we discuss the evolving framework for site selection in industries including advanced manufacturing and biotech and address the need for a properly trained workforce.
North Carolina has been investing in life sciences for over four decades. The sector spans across the Tar Heel state, with strengths in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, clinical research, research and development and agriculture. Companies, government, nonprofits and research universities band together to create new opportunities and overcome challenges. more....