This is how businesses will address the long-term labor shortage:

The doughnut maker plans to save $2 million annually by reducing manual labor in some of its shops, its finance chief said.

Source: Krispy Kreme Outlines Plans to Automate Doughnut Production, Reduce Debt – WSJ

Krispy Kreme also plans to expand into international markets. Thus, they are addressing both areas I have written about here:

  • The importance of automation to address labor issues
  • The expanding global mindset and international opportunities
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