In supply chain, all the talk today is about AI-driven autonomous operations, removing the need for human intervention in key decision-making.

LG said it aims to expand its presence in the commercial robot market through Bear Robotics.

The utility is hoping to capitalize on the recent boom in demand from tech companies looking to use nuclear reactors to power AI data centers. 

Decisions to adopt on-demand packaging still mostly come down to dollars and cents, although in recent years considerations of sustainability have come to the fore.

The benefits of a knowledge management system go beyond simply being able to capture the quirks of a demanding customer, or the quickest way around a persistent traffic jam.

Despite advances in artificial intelligence, many manufacturers still rely on traditional methods and outdated equipment, limiting their ability to capitalize on AI's potential.

Trump has promised to accelerate the production of American-made AI to compete against China for global leadership in the technology.

Although the goal is to guard the U.S. against any and all cyberattacks, Biden singled out China as the "most active and persistent threat." 

For procurement leaders and their teams, the opportunity is clear: AI adoption is no longer optional.

The latest technologies offer a vision of the future where sales associates are empowered to make consumers feel they are seen and known, not impersonal data caches.