Mid-market businesses are deprioritizing product innovation due to trade policies, geopolitical issues, and economic volatility affecting their supply chains and margins.
PYMNTS Intelligence Uncertainty Project's report shows mid-market firms are turning to AI adoption for supply chain optimization, cost control, and workforce reduction in response to economic uncertainty.
Tariffs and unpredictability in trade restrictions are pushing mid-market companies to focus on AI for operational intelligence, with a shift towards internal algorithmic strategies.
The new mid-market playbook emphasizes resilience over risk, with a focus on optimizing operations first and innovating second, driven by AI technologies.