Exploring what’s working in successful operations — from automation to systems to culture.

The greenhouse and nursery industry continues to evolve through innovation in tools, systems, and workforce development. To better understand where businesses are achieving the greatest impact and return on investment, we are gathering insights from peers across the industry. This brief survey focuses on three key areas — tools and automation, processes and systems, and employee investment. Your input will help highlight the improvements that are most effectively driving productivity, profitability, and engagement. Participants can opt-in at the end of the survey for a short follow-up conversation to explore their success stories in greater depth.
The survey should take 5-10 minutes to complete.

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* 1. What is the size of your company’s workforce- including year round and seasonal employees.

Tool and Automation

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* 2. What new tools, technologies, or automation have you introduced in your operation that have had the greatest productivity impact? (e.g., equipment, software, sensors, robotics, irrigation systems, etc.)

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* 3. Which areas have seen the most improvement due to the new tools and technologies? Select all that apply

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* 4. What challenges did you face during the implementation of these new tools and technologies?

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* 5. Would you recommend these new tools and technologies to other operations?

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* 6. What types of tools and automation have you implemented? (Select all that apply)

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* 7. How satisfied are you with the current tools and automation implemented?

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* 8. How often do you upgrade or change your tools and automation?

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* 9. How do you rate the overall impact of tools and automation on your business productivity?

System and Processes

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* 10. Have you made any significant changes to how work gets done

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* 11. If yes please describe changes: examples: improved production flow, adopt lean principles or enhanced communication systems?

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* 12. What measurable or observable results have you seen from those process improvements? (Textbox: ex. faster turnaround, fewer errors, smoother teamwork, reduced waste)

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* 13. What areas have seen the most improvement? Select all that apply.

Employee Investment & Engagement

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* 14. Have you taken steps to invest in your team this year? Select all that apply:

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* 15. How would you rate the overall impact of the recent investment in your business?

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* 16. How has employee retention been affected by the investment?

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* 17. How has employee performance been affected by the investment?

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* 18. What aspects of the investment have had the most positive impact? (Select all that apply)

Q7: Impact of Technology on Engagement/ Workforce Retention

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* 19. How has employee engagement changed because of implementing tools, technology, or automation?

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* 20. Has there been a reduction in force related to implementing new technology?

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* 21. If yes, please describe the impact of technology implementation on workforce reduction.

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* 22. Select all the areas where technology implementation created efficiencies (Select all that apply)

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* 23. Please share any additional comments on the impact of technology on workforce reduction.

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* 24. Optional: Would you be open to a short follow-up conversation to share more about your experience?

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* 25. If Yes please provide your Name, Company Name, Email and/or phone number

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