Orchestrate a Proactive and Efficient Manufacturing Hub with Agentic AI
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Manufacturers of all types have the same challenges – how to improve operational efficiency, increase agility and automation, and decrease downtime and disruptions. Dipping your toe or toolbelt into AI is not only a “nice to have” but mission critical to manufacturers to not only stay competitive but excel in these unpredictable times.
Manufacturers are Betting Big on AI
According to the Manufacturing Leadership Council, 78% of manufacturers are expected to increase their AI spending next fiscal and furthermore, 80% fully or partially agree self-managing and self-learning facilities powered by AI and machine learning are coming. Clearly, manufacturers are seeing the potential for improved efficiency and operational efficiency. The next frontier is here, Agentic AI.
Let’s break it down.
Autonomous, Self-Directed Decision-Making
Agentic AI is a gamechanger, especially to manufacturers. Instead of hard-coded, rules-based workflows, Agentic AI is the next step to autonomous AI. An even more significant differentiator is the capability for real-time, self-directed decision-making. This enables manufacturers to be more agile, enhance efficiency and quality, and convert manual bottlenecks into dynamic processes. Think of it as a vital team member which will empower other individuals to do more.
Use cases for Manufacturers
How are manufacturers using Agentic AI to drive differentiation and increase optimization across their value continuum? Here are a few examples:
- Unlock supply chain issues by predicting and automating purchase orders
- Manage employee onboarding and training
- Automate tasks without creating rules in advance
- Transform reactive to predictive maintenance by automatically updating planned maintenance activities
Where to start and how Hitachi Solutions Can Help
The AI-first approach has tangible benefits. To begin implementing it, Joel Lindstrom, Senior Solutions Director, Power Platform at Hitachi Solutions, recommends determining real-world business cases that provide significant value. This includes identifying major issues, areas requiring frequent re-work noting where the high levels of frustration among customers and employees are, and where most time is spent searching for information. These insights can guide the initiation of the process. You can learn more from the recent webinar from Hitachi Solutions and Microsoft, How Agentic AI will Revolutionize the Manufacturing Industry.
Everyone can benefit from AI – you just need to start. This is first of the series of 3 we’ll cover so stay tuned on our next installment– what are some perquisites manufacturing leaders should keep in mind when adopting an AI approach? Our third installation will cover real use cases manufacturers have applied AI to their operations. Hitachi Solutions is thrilled to be the 2024 Microsoft Partner of the Year Winner for Low Code Application Development and a Finalist for Intelligent Automation. Learn more here.
