How Inaccurate Product Data Holds C-Stores Back
C-stores are feeling the impacts of today’s uncertain economy. According to data from the 2026 “State of the Industry” report from the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), direct store operating expenses (DSOE), such as wages, benefits, card fees, utilities, maintenance, and shrink, rose more than 4%. For c-stores to remain profitable, they need accurate […]
Complete by SAP Concur and Amex GBT
Utilities organizations operate under intense regulatory scrutiny, where travel and expense decisions must hold up to rate case reviews, commission audits, and ratepayer accountability. Complete by SAP Concur and Amex GBT is built for environments where compliance is not optional. This resource covers: Regulatory-grade governance — Apply consistent controls across bookings, expenses, and approvals while […]
VPP Playbook: Making Multi-Asset Programs Work
Customers are acquiring DERs fast. With a multi-asset VPP, utilities can turn a mix of customer assets into capacity that can be counted on and planned around. Get a breakdown of what each device type can bring to a VPP—including thermostats, EVs, batteries, water heaters, and behavioral DR. You’ll learn: Program design tips for each […]
Domestic Critical Mineral Supply Chains: A Circular Economy
The demand for critical minerals is surging to record levels, driven by their essential role in powering advanced technologies. Lithium, cobalt, nickel, and copper markets are expected to experience a fivefold or greater increase in demand by 2040 to keep up with the global clean energy and electrification transitions. The pressure to recover critical materials […]
A Food Innovation Location Analysis: What the Data Shows
Read Now This report takes a closer look at how food companies are choosing where to grow. It focuses on infrastructure, workforce, and the ability to scale in a changing industry. Download the full analysis to explore: How supply chain pressure and automation are reshaping site selection Why cold chain capacity and logistics redundancy are […]
A Life Sciences Location Analysis: Biopharma by the Numbers
Read Now This report breaks down how life sciences companies are evaluating locations today. It focuses on risk, infrastructure, and long-term viability—not just cost. Download the full report to explore: Why site selection is now a risk decision, not a cost comparison How talent concentration (nearly 6x the national average) impacts hiring and timelines What […]
Utility Procurement’s Technology Paradox: Survey Insights
Utility procurement teams have embraced cutting-edge technology — 71% use risk management platforms, 65% leverage AI and advanced analytics and 64% deploy ERP solutions. Yet despite this digital transformation, assessing and onboarding contractors remains a top challenge for over 50% of teams. The paradox is clear: more tools haven’t translated to faster, more efficient processes. […]
VPPs Are a Real Resource. Are Utilities Ready?
For years, virtual power plants (VPPs) were viewed as a novel technology challenge. What was lacking, however, was the urgency to develop the experience and the tools needed to scale them into a trusted pillar of the resource mix. Things have changed. Utilities across the nation are struggling to meet rapid load growth driven by […]
A Life Sciences Location Analysis: Biopharma by the Numbers
This report breaks down how life sciences companies are evaluating locations today. It focuses on risk, infrastructure, and long-term viability—not just cost. Download the full report to explore: Why site selection is now a risk decision, not a cost comparison How talent concentration (nearly 6x the national average) impacts hiring and timelines What “research continuity” […]
What Utilities Can Learn from Virtual Power Plant Pioneers
For years, discussions about virtual power plants (VPPs) in the U.S. have been defined by one word: potential. But that’s no longer the right way to think about VPPs. Around the world — and increasingly here in the U.S. — utilities are proving that scaled VPPs can provide dependable capacity, support the grid during periods […]