Dexterity, a robotics startup focused on AI-powered automation, has raised $95 million in new funding, pushing its valuation to $1.65 billion. What’s Related Lightspeed Venture Partners and Sumitomo Corp. led the investment, bringing Dexterity’s total funding to nearly $300 million. The company develops industrial robots designed to handle warehouse and logistics tasks with human-like precision. […]
As DEI initiatives face growing political scrutiny, some companies are scaling back their programs—but workplace safety expert Heather Chapman warns that doing so could put workers at greater risk. As Head of Safety and Risk at Soter, Chapman works with companies like IKEA, Coca-Cola, and DHL to integrate AI-driven safety solutions that support diverse workforces. In this […]
Cleo and Programmers.io have teamed up to help companies improve their data integrations, making managing AI, electronic data interchange (EDI), and other business software easier. What’s Related Cleo, known for its cloud-based Cleo Integration Cloud (CIC) platform, provides businesses with a way to connect their systems and automate key processes. Programmers.io specializes in EDI, software […]
Supply chains are no strangers to disruption, but the latest wave of tariff threats puts even more pressure on businesses worldwide. To make sense of it all, we sat down with Steve Johanson, Senior Vice President and Industry Principal for Network Optimization at AI-first supply chain provider Logility. We discussed the impact of tariffs, misconceptions […]
GE Aerospace announced plans to invest nearly $1 billion in its U.S. factories and supply chain in 2025. The company said this investment—almost double last year’s commitment—will help strengthen manufacturing, boost production, and introduce advanced materials and parts to improve engine performance. What’s Related The aerospace giant is also planning to hire 5,000 workers in the […]
A decade ago, the United Kingdom honored Winston Churchill with a memorial service marking 50 years since his funeral. Today, in an era of global uncertainty, Churchill’s leadership remains as relevant as ever. Born in Oxfordshire in 1874, Churchill was driven by a desire to succeed where his father, Lord Randolph Churchill, had failed. From […]
Triton International, the world’s largest container leasing company, is set to grow even bigger. The company announced it will acquire Global Container International (GCI) in a deal expected to close in the first half of 2025. What’s Related GCI, a Bermuda-based container leasing company founded in 2018, manages a fleet of around 500,000 TEU (twenty-foot […]
AI isn’t just a passing trend- it’s reshaping entire industries and supply chain is one of the biggest areas feeling the impact. Legacy supply chain systems and software aren’t built for a world where disruptions happen constantly and without warning. You’ve heard the hype about AI, but here’s why it really matters for your business: […]
Sustainability is increasingly being recognized as essential for long-term supply chain resilience. Yet organizations must balance cost efficiency, operational continuity, regulatory compliance, consumer expectations, and investor requirements. What’s Related Responsible sourcing practices and a more sustainable supply chain, done efficiently, empower all these objectives. Here are three key ways to combine sustainability initiatives and supply […]
Supply chains generate vast amounts of data from diverse sources such as suppliers, customers, logistics providers, and internal systems. Often, this data is unstructured, coming in the form of emails or PDF documents. There is no “source of truth” in the supply chain. So companies face the challenge of connecting disconnected systems to get a […]
