Upskilling with AI, Reshoring in the US, Big Beautiful Bill & More
Inside the AI Transformation of Parts, People & Processes
Each week, we spotlight the AI news that matters most to industrial and distribution operators - from major tech shifts to real-world developments that impact how business gets done.
Our newsletter delivers timely, relevant insights to help you stay informed, make smarter decisions, and understand where AI is creating opportunity, risk, and real operational change.
Weekly Updates
Danone Opens AI Academy to Prep Staff for Industry 5.0
Danone, the French multinational food-products corporation, launched its Industry 5.0 Academy and AI Academy, in partnership with Microsoft - revolutionizing food manufacturing by upskilling 100,000+ employees implementing predictive maintenance, digital twins, and automation. This AI transformation will boost efficiency, sustainability, flexibility, and set a new standard for human–machine collaboration across the industry. Read Full Article
How AI & Reshoring Are Redefining American Industry
U.S. manufacturing is undergoing a 2025 AI-driven renaissance: automation, robotics, predictive maintenance, and digital twins are empowering reshoring - bringing factories back home while narrowing labor-cost gaps. This will boost productivity, create jobs, and increase global competitiveness in industries from semiconductors to EVs. Read Full Article
Top 3 Advantages: Big Beautiful Bill for AI in Businesses
Simplified Regulations Across States: Uniform AI rules nationwide will reduce confusion and compliance costs for distributors operating in multiple states - creating a more stable environment for adopting new technologies.
Federal Funding & Tax Incentives: Billions in federal investment, plus permanent tax breaks for AI-related tools and R&D, will make it more affordable to upgrade systems, streamline operations, and stay competitive.
Leveling the Playing Field for Smaller Distributors: With fewer regulatory hurdles and increased support, small and mid-sized businesses can now more easily explore AI solutions to boost efficiency, cut costs, and scale faster.
Spotlight: David Gordon on How AI is Powering Smarter Sales & Productivity for Electrical Distributors
David is a respected consultant and voice in the electrical distribution industry. His recent commentary in Electrical Trends offers practical ways sales managers can integrate AI into meetings and daily selling motions. He shares how AI can enhance sales productivity and market research and advocates for using it as a powerful assistant. Read Full Article.
What We’re Listening To
Dr. Fei-Fei Li (Co-Founder & CEO, World Labs): Spatial Intelligence Is the Next Frontier in AI
Fei‑Fei Li argues that while current AI excels in 2D visual tasks, real-world interaction demands a deeper spatial understanding of depth, movement, and context. Spatial intelligence integrates multimodal data - like 2D images, 3D point clouds, and natural language - to enable AI systems to navigate, manipulate, and reason in physical environments. Fei-Fei emphasizes the need for ethically-grounded, human-centered development, especially as AI begins to physically coexist with us. Watch/Listen Here.
This newsletter is edited by Liz Mahoney, our Growth & Marketing Associate. If you have any feedback, please email liz@instalily.ai. We are always looking to improve.
