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Orchestrate a Proactive and Efficient Manufacturing Hub with Agentic AI

Manufacturers of all types face the same challenges – improving operational efficiency, increasing agility and automation, and reducing downtime and disruptions. Exploring AI is not just a “nice to have”; it is mission-critical for manufacturers to remain competitive and thrive 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 year and furthermore, 80% fully or partially agree that 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 performance. The next frontier is here, Agentic AI.

Let’s break it down.

Autonomous, Self-Directed Decision-Making

Agentic AI is a game changer, especially for manufacturers. Instead of hard-coded, rules-based workflows, Agentic AI is the next step towards autonomous AI. An even more significant differentiator is the capability for real-time, self-directed decision-making. Manufacturers can be more agile, enhance efficiency and quality, and convert manual bottlenecks into dynamic processes. Think of it as a vital team member that empowers other individuals to do more.

Use Cases for Manufacturers

How are manufacturers using Agentic AI to drive differentiation and increase optimisation 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 into 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 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 the first of the series of 3 we’ll cover, so stay tuned for our next instalment – what are some prerequisites manufacturing leaders should keep in mind when adopting an AI approach? Our third instalment will cover real use cases where 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.

Discover how Hitachi Solutions can help you build intelligent, autonomous systems that power efficiency, agility, and innovation. Explore our AI services.

Source: Michael Mendoza, Director of Field Service at Hitachi Solutions, global.hitachi-solutions.com