Author: Robb Bush

  • BCG: AI Agents

    From automating repetitive tasks to revolutionizing complex workflows, AI agents are redefining productivity and innovation for the businesses of tomorrow. Imagine a teammate that works tirelessly, learns continuously, and adapts to your needs. That’s the promise of AI agents. With the ability to observe, plan, and act autonomously, AI agents open a new chapter of…

  • ARC: Unlocking Supply Chain Potential with AI Agents and Multi-Agent Workflows

    AI Agents, capable of planning, executing workflows, and integrating with external systems, are revolutionizing supply chain management. Multi-agent systems, where multiple AI Agents collaborate, enable complex workflow orchestration, enhanced productivity, and improved accuracy. Supply chain vendors, with their existing knowledge graphs and domain expertise, are well-positioned to accelerate the adoption of AI Agents and drive…

  • Why Invest in i5?

    The Story We’re Telling We’re at a crossroads where new technologies are finally able to simplify and reinvent how the world operates. But we’re not just here to build another tool or improve the status quo. INDUSTRY 5 (i5) is a completely new way of running global systems—real-time, autonomous, and smart. It’s built from the ground up to solve the over-complications that are…

  • ARC: The AI Wars: Battlefronts, Breakthroughs, and the New Era of the Industrial AI (R)Evolution

    The AI landscape is characterized by intense competition across various battlefronts, including datacenter hardware, edge hardware, and general-purpose AI software platforms. Companies like Nvidia, AMD, Intel, AWS, Google, and Microsoft are vying for dominance by developing powerful hardware, optimizing AI models, and expanding comprehensive software platforms. These advancements aim to make AI more accessible, efficient,…

  • HAI: Predictions for AI in 2025: Collaborative Agents, AI Skepticism, and New Risks

    What transformative shifts in AI can we expect in 2025? According to leading experts from Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI, one major trend is the rise of collaborative AI systems where multiple specialized agents work together, with humans providing high-level guidance. These setups envision AI teams tackling complex problems in health, education, and finance. Other…

  • Why Scenario Simulation Matters Right Now

    For companies exploring INDUSTRY 5 in this early phase, i5 Scenario Simulator can provide immediate, tangible value: Learn more about i5 Scenario Simulator

  • The i5 Platform

    i5: The Engine for a Smarter Supply Chain At the heart of INDUSTRY 5 is a modular, API-driven platform that unites data, workflows, and automation for every facet of your supply chain. How the i5 Platform Works Centralized Orchestration:At its core, the i5 Platform connects demand, supply, and logistics workflows into a unified ecosystem. By…

  • Meet Robb: i5 Inventor, Designer & Developer

    My Story After 25 years in Enterprise Software for Supply Chain, I made a bold decision in late 2020: I left my corporate ‘Head of Product’ role to pursue a better way. For years, I’d seen firsthand how outdated systems and artificial complications were keeping businesses in constant “firedrill” mode, stifling resilience and agility. I…

  • i5 Demo: Context-Driven Planning | 2024

    i5 Demo: Context-Driven Planning | 2024

    In the previous demo, you saw how i5 harmonizes the roles of Human Users, multiple AI Agents, and the INDUSTRY-5 platform. Now, we’ll explore how WidgetCo, a global manufacturer, leverages i5 to orchestrate its supply chain operations. Start: To start, on the left we can see all of the capabilities of i5’s AI-Agents; including comprehensive…

  • Foundation Capital: A System of Agents brings Service-as-Software to life

    The article discusses how builders can tap into the 4.6 trillion opportunity as AI transforms software from tool to worker. The shift represents a technical evolution and also a reimagining of software programs: what was once a tool for guiding human services is now the service provider. The market opportunity in this transformation is enormous—4.6…