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Originally Posted by peter12
Obviously wage increases are very important. I am just not convinced this is the best way to go about things. As mentioned in a recent NP editorial, this will push some companies towards more automation of basic roles, eliminating the positions permanently.
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That likely would happen anyways. In todays world as the focus in all industries very much shifts towards the Lean Six Sigma mentality automation is the way to go not just for labor cost savings but for savings due to product quality issues.