The majority of production deployments of humanoid robots over the next couple years will be limited to "tightly controlled environments," Gartner predicts.

ERP integration creates the single source of truth vendors need to create a pricing ecosystem that adapts to customer preferences and supply chain volatility.

At its core, S&OP depends on establishing a single, agreed-upon version of the truth that every stakeholder can see, interpret in context, and execute against with confidence.

Point-of-sale systems have recently become a particular favorite when it comes to finding vulnerable chinks in the armor.

The tool is meant to serve as a starting point rather than a final judgment, by offering an early warning of potential forced labor risks based on publicly available data.

Leaders must move beyond the notion of agentic AI as merely a technical tool, and recognize its capacity to drive tangible improvements across sourcing, procurement and contracting processes.

Companies that adopt verifiable data frameworks will achieve coordination faster, operate with greater resilience, and reduce the friction that currently consumes operational budgets.

While much of the attention last year focused on Gen AI to do things better, the focus in 2026 will shift to agentic AI to do things entirely differently

From manufacturing and logistics to finance and customer service, automation is redefining how work gets done.

Wing's delivery drones can carry up to five pounds at a time, and are capable of traveling at speeds of up to 60 miles an hour.