Sean Stephens, business development exec with Lyngsoe Systems, and Steve Beck, senior sales manager with Zebra Technologies, break down five trends that are disrupting manufacturing and distribution.

The all-in cost per mile for an autonomous truck is expected to drop from an estimated $8.56 in 2025 to $2.03 by 2035.

Just 17% of CSCO's said that they're using AI to pursue "transformational" redesigns to workflows, while 83% are focusing on using the technology for smaller changes.

The route between Dallas and Oklahoma City will move drayage cargo directly to customer facilities without additional handoffs at freight hubs.

There is real value in AI, but it is rarely going to be achieved via a reduction in the workforce.

The supply chains that lead in the years ahead will be those that treat ecosystem capability as a strategic advantage, combining AI-enabled coordination with human leadership, trust and governance.

By using automation to help make jobs safer and AI to catch issues before they lead to downtime, legacy manufacturers are finding real, measurable value.

The landscape of corporate governance in 2026 is undergoing a fundamental shift.

True resilience demands smarter data, continuous monitoring, empowered partners, and AI-driven insight to build agile, transparent, and accountable supply chains.

AI systems are great tools for repetitive tasks, but eliminating every source of human oversight can have consequences.