Written by Daniel Schneider (Research Lead), Sri Harshita Boddu, Ishan Das, Sajan Pinnamaraju EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Shutdown reduced federal agency capacity and disrupted supply chains FAA, TSA, USDA, FDA, and CBP delays slowed flights and inspections Air cargo and perishable goods were most affected Firms adapted through rerouting and digital tools Resilient supply chains require stable public institutions Introduction The 2025 U.S. federal government shutdown became an unambiguous and...

Written by Vaish Akella (Research Lead), Niyathi Manivannan, Stephanie Bui, Natalie Grooter EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the U.S. workforce by reducing the need for entry level and white-collar roles. Companies such as Amazon and Salesforce have cut thousands of jobs, due to AI advancements and over-hiring during the pandemic. Industry specific insights are becoming more significant, big tech is automating support functions, supply chain firms face reduced...

Written by Aryahi Pachpande (Research Lead), Arshdeep Singh, Ajitesh Venkatesh, Arham Jhaveri EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: AI adoption across U.S. businesses has steadily increased, rising from roughly 2.5–4% in early 2023 to 5–9% by late 2025, reflecting a broad shift toward machine-learning forecasting, demand sensing, warehouse automation, and predictive planning Automation, robotics, and advanced planning tools are transforming warehouse and production operations, while AI also introduces new...