Uncovering the Promise of Artificial Intelligence

Because manufacturers are constantly pressured to increase productivity, deliver quality products, delight customers and achieve greater profitability and sustainability, they are turning to new technologies such as artificial intelligence. To remain competitive, the time for such digital transformation is now. However, barriers continue to exist and technology is not always being used to its full potential, as we learn in a recent article, "How to Outsmart AI Business Challenges" in SCM Now Magazine from the Association for Supply Chain Management. In his white paper, "No Matter What You Call It: Industry 4.0 Means Manufacturing in Transition", QAD's Glenn Graney, director for the Industrial and High Tech markets, reflects on artificial intelligence: "Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already transitioning from an academic exercise to an impactful business proposition. The practical adoption of AI through machine learning results directly from enhanced connectivity, smarter sensors, advanced analytics and super scalable systems."