Written by Carlos Rojas, Global Industry Solutions Leader, Cisco Systems, Inc.
Everything seems to have changed in 2020. Manufacturers have been compelled to rethink every aspect of their business from plant operations all the way through the supply chain. For some, it meant closing down shop completely. For Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a manufacturer with more than 85 manufacturing facilities producing milk and dairy products throughout the US, shutting down production was not an option. As critical infrastructure, they needed to find a way to safely maintain their operations to continue their vital role in feeding the nation.