In ancient time, human beings figured
out “division of labor” because they have realized that everyone has strengths
and weaknesses. By using everyone’s
strength and avoiding weakness, they can optimize their production. According to this belief, human beings have
made development on division of labor centuries after centuries.
Probably soon after they figure out cooperation among human beings, they
soon came up with the idea of building boats to catch fish, riding horses to
chase their prey, using hounds to catch prey, using cattle or horses to help
farming. Then, several thousand years
have passed until later 18th century when the industrial revolution
took place. The Age of Machines has
begun.
In mid-20th century, the mechanization of agriculture has
begun. This is an efficient and significant
change to the agricultural industry. Machines
can work much faster and way more area than animals in the same amount of
time. Although machines are way more
expensive than animals, in long term, machines are cheaper than animals in maintenance. This is in accordance with the purpose of
optimization. Find the best tools and methods
in order to produce the most.
Having machines do labor-intensive work for us is a great application of
division of labor. Actually there are
more we can get out. Thanks to the information
revolution taken place in 1980s, we now have computers and robots to do even
more things for us. Using our moth
orchids as an example, this kind of plant requires intensive care on their
development and growth, temperature, humidity, water consumption, pests and
diseases, and more. Monitoring 24 hours
a day and 7 days a week will be the perfect solution. However, having 3 shifts of employees to take
care of those orchids would be way too cost consuming. It is very unlikely that any orchid grower-company
could afford such wage expense.
Under these circumstances, an automated plant factory would be an
optimal choice for growing moth orchids.
Besides looking after those orchids, there are so many other tasks we
must do. And among those tasks, many of
them must be done by us. For instance, open-ended
issues like marketing and sales, customer services, attending exhibitions or
conferences, and more. Hence, in order
to concentrate on tasks computers and robots cannot do, we are impelled to adopt
automation of greenhouse. In the age
with consumer-oriented market economy, we are enthusiastic providing best
services.
In conclusion, in the 21st century, the optimization of
division of labor is doing tasks that can only be done by human beings and
letting computers and robots do the rest.
No matter how smart computers and robots will become, I still believe
that the ultimate value of human soul and spirit is irreplaceable. Nevertheless, the lesson we must learn is how
to demonstrate our essence and contribute the best to our society and the
global community. Therefore, we are genuinely
looking for partners cooperating with us making the best in Phalaenopsis industry
for everyone.
