As market dynamics become less predictable, the manufacturing industry is increasingly leaning on artificial intelligence (AI) to help enhance demand forecasting accuracy, streamline supply chain processes, and support operations. According to a 2024 report from the National Association of Manufacturers, AI is used widely across the industry. The majority of manufacturers (72%) said they’re investing in Manufacturing 4.0 technology — such as AI — to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency.
But while AI helps manufacturers drive productivity, it also introduces significant risk. Manufacturing organizations must establish guardrails to mitigate these risks and facilitate safe and responsible AI use.
Read our infographic to learn more about the top five AI risks manufacturers face today.
Manage Risks with Responsible AI
Manufacturers that are embracing AI to gain competitive advantage must establish guardrails throughout the AI lifecycle to protect operations and facilitate responsible AI use.
Identifying specific industry risks — then working internally to address them — is the first step to establishing responsible AI application and effective governance.
BDO’s experienced AI professionals can help manufacturing organizations at any and every stage of their AI journey. We can provide a step-by-step roadmap to strengthen your data foundation, establish an AI adoption framework, educate and upskill your team, and align use cases to your organization’s objectives.
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