Perspectives on operational systems, automation, and applied AI — from the field, not the ivory tower.
2026-03-17
Realtime data shows what is happening right now, while historical snapshot data can help explain why it matters. Most businesses track one but miss the other — and it costs them.
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2025-11-20
Most organizations invest in AI without knowing how to measure its impact. This framework borrows from industrial engineering to quantify cognitive productivity gains — and make the business case for continued investment.
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2025-10-15
How a large philanthropic organization replaced fragmented spreadsheets and siloed systems with a unified Airtable operating environment — and what it took to get there.
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Automation isn't just for enterprise. Small businesses that implement the right automations in the right order see dramatic gains in capacity and margin — without adding headcount.
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AI and automation are often used interchangeably, but they solve fundamentally different problems. Understanding the distinction is the first step toward making smart investments in either.
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