It all started with a handheld, electronic game of "20 Questions." That's what sparked Dallas Watkins's lifelong fascination with technology. The toy used a basic artificial intelligence decision tree, and while the young Watkins didn't realize it as a child, his...
Shifting trade policies, geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and tariffs are causing businesses to reconsider their established sourcing and production methods. To stay competitive, control costs, maintain delivery standards, and ensure customer loyalty...
Verifying employment eligibility has been a mandatory practice for all U.S. employers since the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA). But in the last year, some longstanding standards and processes related to Form I-9 compliance and enforcement have...
Air Force veteran Dallas Watkins leveraged his education at the University of Michigan–Flint to transition from military service to a leadership role shaping AI strategy and policy for the State of Michigan, demonstrating how veteran discipline and lifelong curiosity can drive innovation in the tech sector.
Manufacturers can better navigate tariffs, trade uncertainty, and geopolitical disruptions by focusing on total landed cost, diversifying sourcing, improving supply chain visibility, strengthening compliance, and embedding risk planning into strategic decision-making.
With intensified enforcement efforts and stricter Form I-9 standards, manufacturers can no longer treat compliance errors as minor administrative issues—proactive audits, staff training, and documented response protocols are now essential to avoid significant penalties and operational disruption.
