Executive Summary: What the Data Tells Us About 2026 The manufacturing sector stands at a defining crossroads. After two years of generative AI experimentation (2023–2024), 2025 delivered a sobering lesson: widespread...
Executive Summary: This comprehensive analysis reveals the hidden financial impact of manual quoting processes in discrete manufacturing. Based on workflow studies across 47 manufacturers ($50M-$500M revenue) and indu...
Every major technology wave follows a familiar arc. Excitement builds. Capital floods in. Expectations spike. Adoption accelerates. And then, eventually, disillusionment sets in — not because the technology stopped worki...
When most people think of AI in the enterprise, they imagine flashy demos — an agent booking travel, answering questions, or crunching reports. But behind the surface, a quieter battle is unfolding.It’s not about what AI...
History has seen many gold rushes. People ran to the mountains, chasing glitter and promise, often with little more than hope. Some struck gold. Many more returned empty-handed.Today, AI feels a lot like that. The noise ...
Every enterprise dreams of scaling AI across workflows — from customer support to supply chain to finance. But when the bills start adding up, the dream can quickly look like a spreadsheet nightmare.Endless API calls. Ho...
Imagine teaching a child to ride a bike. At first, there are falls, scraped knees, and wobbly attempts. But each mistake teaches balance, and each success builds confidence. Over time, the child doesn’t just ride — they ...
We are thrilled to welcome Ian Kimbrell as the new Vice President of Sales at Rapid Acceleration Partners. A journey shaped by experience Ian’s career spans more than 25 years in the industry, covering roles that b...
In product conversations, the ask usually comes first.“Can we automate this?”“Can we get more visibility?”“Can we move faster on this?” The intent is valid. But the ask is often just the surface.And if you act on it a...
In manufacturing and distribution, success often depends on repeatability, consistency, and efficiency. But there’s a hidden bottleneck many teams face that often goes unaddressed: tribal knowledge. More than 70% of p...