The two products — Connect Decisions and Connect Talent — had previously been used internally for supply chain forecasting and job interviews.

Supply chain leaders rely on digital systems to coordinate inventory and shipments, and help manage supplier relationships.

Started in 1997, Be Your Own Boss Bowl is a pitch competitions for young entrepreneurs.

New embedded AI agents are designed to automate manual processes, access real-time data, and improve transparency and auditability of decision-making.

Attendees at MODEX heard that, despite the urgency around AI, it will be equally important to ensure that investments in the technology are targeted and strategic.

Agentic artificial intelligence is having a big impact on software developers, causing a move from supply chain as a system of record to one of "action," says Krenar Komoni, chief executive officer and founder of Tive.

AI helps keep track of exact payment terms and events, without the need for trawling through endless spreadsheets.

Automation today is widely used as a supplement to human labor, and in many cases, as a means to help prevent worker burnout.

Economists say impacts from the prolonged Iran war could reduce global demand for Chinese exports going forward.

Retail leaders are increasingly turning to AI-driven forecasting, inventory optimization, and decision-support tools that allow them to respond quickly to changes in consumer behavior.