Driveline Retail Merchandising reports that AI in retail is projected to hit $24.1 billion by 2028, urging retailers to implement AI strategies to enhance customer experience and operations.
America was once the global leader in rare earth element production, but as processing moved to China, the US lost capacity and expertise. It can get them back.
Hazardous materials are moving across the U.S. more than ever—and so are the risks. The 2023 East Palestine, Ohio train derailment showed how a single incident can trigger massive economic and environmental fallout. Now, a new analysis of federal data from Trace One finds hazmat transit incidents have surged 84.8% since 2010, exceeding 27,000 cases annually nationwide. The report ranks all 50 states by total hazmat transit incidents per 100,000 residents during the 5-year period of April 1, 2021 through April 1, 2026, and includes state-specific data on total incidents, damages, and the most common hazardous materials involved in the incidents.
Zapier reports that AI fluency is essential for effective AI use in businesses, emphasizing skills over technical expertise for enhanced decision-making.
There’s lots of copper in the ground, but demand is already outstripping usable supply – and the shortfall is likely to get worse.
BDO USA reports that generative AI helps retailers forecast demand by analyzing real-time data trends, improving inventory accuracy and decision-making.
Supply chain issues are giving Lakes Region small business owners headaches, at a time when they should be making the most of the holiday shop…