Increased integration in the manufacturing process
As AI reaches into manufacturing systems – such as predictive maintenance, quality control, automation, and supply optimization – companies must be proactive, not reactive. Industry leaders who are cognizant of this rapid change will be ready, and those who are not will be left behind.
Emphasis shifting to IP development
Manufacturing has traditionally been about conceiving a product and figuring out how to make that product. Often, the manufacturers don’t own the designs they build the products. As AI makes the manufacturing process less expensive, companies will need to shift to creating and owning their own designs
Changing mindsets and cultures
New technologies can be learned, so leaders must create a culture of acceptance of AI while alleviating the fear that it will “eliminate jobs.” AI is another tool, and educating employees on its value and embracing the technology will enable workers to remain competitive in an international workforce.
Human collaboration
As influence expands, humans become the X-Factor. With AI, people have to become more adept at mastering concepts just tolerated in the past. Humans must respond with enthusiasm and confidence to the technology. Proceed down their own individual path to mastery.
A navigator, not a driver
Too many people are asking AI what to say instead of asking it to help with what they want to say. It’s not about “human or AI,” it’s about “human and AI,” with the technology assisting with creative ideas, concepts, and designs.
Read more about artificial intelligence in our 2025 Integr8 Playbook, "Boosting Productivity in the AI Frontier," here.
