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Robot Demand from F&B, Semiconductors, Life Sciences Sectors Outpaced Automotive Market

Association for Advancing Automation (A3)

Companies across the region ordered 36,766 robots valued at $2.25 billion last year, compared to a 6.6% increase in units ordered and a 10.1% increase in revenue in 2024.

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What Supply Chain Leaders Should Start, Stop, and Prioritize in 2026

By clarifying specifically where to pause, where to spin up, and where to double down, supply chain leaders may be better positioned to optimize results in 2026 and beyond.

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The U.S. Manufacturing Boom and Elevating the Need for Tech-Ready Talent

Oliver Wight Americas, Inc.

A proactive, long-term vision is key for addressing the skills gap and making sure organizations are prepared for this next phase of domestic manufacturing.

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Self-Advocacy in the Workforce: Branding Yourself While Empowering Others to Climb the Corporate Ladder at This Year’s Women in Supply Chain Forum™

This premier networking event will take place Nov. 17-19 at the Charleston Marriott in Charleston, S.C.

Workflow Automation: The Missing Link in Supply Chain Efficiency

Workflow automation isn’t just a technical upgrade, it’s a strategic move toward smarter, more resilient operations.

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Risk/Compliance

Technological Innovation Key Driver for 2026: Dun & Bradstreet

Dun & Bradstreet Inc. (D&B)

Improving expectations for export orders, supply chain operations, and financial planning indicate businesses are preparing for the quarter with more confidence.

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GHG Emissions in Transportation Experienced Uptick

Agriculture emissions declined, transportation increased and manufacturing remains unchanged.

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Nulogy’s New QMS and EHS Solutions to Help Manufacturers Become Audit-Ready

Nulogy Corporation

Nulogy QMS and Nulogy EHS help manufacturers reduce risk, support regulatory and customer audits, and strengthen consistency across plants, teams, and partners.

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Manufacturing Tech Survey Reveals Progress in AI Adoption and Digital Transformation

Rootstock Software

The survey found that AI has moved decisively into the mainstream, with 94% of manufacturers now utilizing some form of AI.

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Indurex to Secure Cyber-Physical Systems with AI-Native OT Intelligence

The Indurex platform correlates OT, safety, and engineering signals into one coherent view.

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Technology Investments Outpace U.S. Manufacturing Workforce Readiness

Technology investment continues to surge, yet many companies are struggling to find talent with the right skillsets to implement and deploy the technology effectively.

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Less Than 20 Companies Will Scale Humanoid Robots for Manufacturing by 2028: Gartner

Most production deployments of humanoid robots during this time will remain limited to tightly controlled environments, rather than in dynamic and high-throughput supply chain operations.

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