Manufacturing organizations are accelerating AI adoption to unlock efficiency, innovation, and revenue. Yet CIOs face challenges in identifying the right use cases, ensuring data readiness, and scaling beyond pilots.
This Gartner Research Roundup provides the strategic insights and peer examples you need to:
- Define a clear AI vision aligned to business goals
- Prioritize high-impact use cases across design, engineering, operations, supply chain, and process industries
- Scale from pilots to enterprise-wide deployment with confidence
According to the 2025 Gartner® CIO and Technology Executive Survey, 83% of manufacturing leaders increased AI investments in 2025, yet only 41% of AI and GenAI prototypes reach production. This gap highlights the urgent need for structured AI strategies and evidence-based investment choices.
This report compiles the latest Gartner research, offering frameworks, assessments, and roadmaps to accelerate AI maturity in manufacturing.
Gartner, Research Roundup: AI and GenAI in Manufacturing, 30 July 2025, By Lillian Oyen-Ustad.
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