Insights
Practical guides, case studies, and strategies for AI‑powered automation at small and mid‑sized businesses in the Chicago area.
February 15, 2026
QuickBooks Desktop is being discontinued. For manufacturers and distributors, the forced migration is a chance to fix broken workflows.
February 8, 2026
You've signed the contract. Now what? A transparent, week-by-week guide to your first 90 days of AI automation—from prototype to optimization, with real metrics and no surprises.
February 7, 2026
Most SMBs waste 6-12 months and $50K+ on the wrong automation vendor. Here's the exact checklist we use to help operations managers in manufacturing and logistics choose the right partner the first time.
February 6, 2026
Manufacturing facilities in Greater Chicago are facing unprecedented hiring challenges. Here's how local companies are using AI automation to maintain output without adding headcount—and why it's not about replacing people.
February 5, 2026
Think AI is only for Fortune 500 companies? That it'll replace your employees? That it's too expensive? We've heard every objection from small business owners across Chicago's western suburbs. Here's what's actually true.
February 4, 2026
Your operations team's email inbox is a black hole of purchase orders, vendor inquiries, shipping updates, and customer requests. Here's how AI-powered email automation turns chaos into structured workflows.
February 3, 2026
Think ERP integration is only for companies with six-figure IT budgets? Here's a practical guide to connecting your accounting and operations systems with automated data pipelines, built for businesses with 10-100 employees.
February 2, 2026
Distribution hubs across Greater Chicago process thousands of bills of lading every week. Here's how the smart ones are using AI to eliminate manual data entry and catch errors before they cost real money.