The Knudsen Institute is committed to having up-to-date, detailed, and accurate knowledge of the supply chain. To this end, we are supporting the development of an autonomous data engine that is continuously collecting data from a variety of sources. This data engine includes AI/NLP capabilities that extract pertinent details from unstructured data. Additionally, a research organization works within the data engine to ensure accuracy of the data collected. This information will enable many future projects such as understanding current surge capacity, modeling the impact of surge scenarios, and determining the impact of public policy.