Artificial intelligence (AI) has become the centerpiece of nearly every business conversation today. From optimizing supply chains to enhancing customer engagement, AI is being hailed as the next great enabler of operational efficiency. Yet, behind the buzz, many mid-market manufacturers...

Since the beginning of 2025, tariffs have become part of the daily operating environment for US businesses. The Manufacturing PMI (Purchasing Manager’s Index), which tracks production, new orders, employment, supplier deliveries, and inventories, stood at 48.7 in August 2025, indicating...

Distributor relationships are the backbone of B2B commerce. Whether you’re moving industrial machinery, electrical components, consumer goods, or spare parts, your entire business depends on these partnerships working seamlessly. Yet, these relationships are more fragile than most businesses admit. One...