Modern slavery exists in supply chains because organizations don't know or don't look at who recruits workers. 

A deliverable from the deep-dive Department of Defense project will be a free, online Supply Chain Relationship Trust Assessment Tool.

Integrated automation solutions deliver significant benefits to pharma companies onshoring manufacturing capacity.

The real challenge in 2026 is closing the gap between when risks emerge, and executive awareness.

In 2026, brands need to plan for the convergence of trends by linking product reformulation, packaging resilience, and faster demand-sensing into one strategy. 

Manufacturers that plan with flexibility and act on real-time insight will weather the next disruption more smoothly.

If uncertainty puts a premium on trust, then today’s environment makes trust more valuable than ever. 

The future of AI runs through construction sites, and the industry must evolve alongside the technologies it enables.

Over time, Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation will reshape how companies design, source and manage packaging. 

Tariff exposure will remain dynamic, as policies, enforcement priorities and supply footprints evolve.