Most modern manufacturing plants do not have people sitting there like monkeys doing repetitive work. It’s all done by automation equipment. The workers are either operators, mechanics, engineers, office personel etc.
This article is complete BS.
We need those jobs, tax revenue, and real estate occupation.
China has become a superpower practically overnight on manufacturing alone!
You hit it all right on the nose about conditions in most modern manufacturing facilities. I consult with manufacturers on helping them improve operations, reduce costs, find new markets, innovate products, etc. The discussion about service vs. manufacturing is the difference of absorbing created value (service) or creating new value that’s demanded by the market.