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A digest of trends, research and late-breaking news. In this month's installment: Recent research reveals how people feel about robotics and where they should be used; Manufacturers anticipate artificial intelligence impacts; ASQE’s 2026 edition of the Insights on Excellence Benchmarking Highlights Report is released; and Supply Chain Management Review research says human judgement still is required in this age of advancing technology. Plus Getting to Know Austin V. Irwin.