How Automation Improves Business Performance and Overall Society

From the cotton gin and assembly line to electronic gas pumps, ATM machines, self-checkout lines, and tax software, automation has changed the economy. Automation has replaced jobs and spawned self-service. For example, you’re likely used to pumping your own gas. Electronic gas pumps made this possible. As a result, you won’t encounter too many full-service gas station attendants unless you live in a state such as Oregon or New Jersey which prohibit self-service gas stations.

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