Innovation Strategy

The Early Scale: Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Uber burned its AI budget in four months. Starbucks killed an AI system after nine. Toyota moved a factory. And YC just flooded construction with a dozen new startups. Here's what sharp operators do with all of it.

The Early Scale: Monday, July 6, 2026

Uber burned its 2026 AI budget in four months. CMA CGM just bought 150 warehouses overnight. And Fanuc, Kawasaki, and Stellantis are rewriting the factory floor. Here is what enterprise leaders need to do about all of it before the week gets away from them.

Supply chain's AI moment: billing fixes, orchestration tools and C-suite moves signal a sector in transition

From Fixefy's agentic AI to Hershey's new CSCO, supply chain leaders are pushing AI and leadership changes to the forefront in 2026.

Corning Upgrades and Extends Springboard Plan, Outlines New Phase of Accelerating Growth

Corning Incorporated will hold an investor event at the New York Stock Exchange today to upgrade and extend its Springboard plan, driven by growth across its Market-Access Platforms (MAP).

Paris Packaging 2026: How Material Science and Global Innovation Are Reshaping the Future of Packaging

In an era where sustainability, performance, and consumer expectations are colliding, packaging has quietly become one of the most dynamic frontiers of innovation. What was once viewed as a functional afterthought is now a strategic lever—one that blends advanced science, manufac

Exploring Cross-Regional Learning and Sales Innovation with Jeetendra Srivastava at IPS 2026 Mexico City

In an increasingly interconnected business landscape, global collaboration has shifted from being a strategic advantage to an operational necessity. Companies that foster cross-regional dialogue are often the ones that adapt fastest, borrowing insights from diverse markets and tr

Global Alignment in Action: Insights from Dirk de Mulder at the IPS Global Sales Meeting in Mexico City

In an increasingly interconnected manufacturing landscape, global alignment is no longer a strategic advantage—it’s a necessity. Companies like TekniPlex are leaning into this reality by rethinking how their teams collaborate across continents, recognizing that innovation often h

Global Insights and Innovation: Mara Rintamaki at the IPS Sales Meeting in Mexico City

In an industry where incremental improvements can reshape entire supply chains, product innovation remains the quiet engine driving long-term growth. Companies like TekniPlex are increasingly leaning into global collaboration, recognizing that insights from diverse markets—whethe

Takeway AMI – Innovation and Leadership

At industry gatherings, the real story often unfolds not just on the stage, but in the subtle signals of competition, collaboration, and brand presence woven throughout the floor. The recent AMI Single Serve Coffee Conference underscored how even modest investments in visibility—like a well-placed sponsorship or a ubiquitous lanyard—can transform perception and spark…

The Product Leadership Playbook: Lessons from SaaS Growth, FinTech Reinvention, and Startup Journeys

Building winning products means mastering the intersection of rapid SaaS expansion, fintech disruption, and the strategic choices that separate thriving startup