State of AI in Manufacturing Survey

Explore the results from Rootstock's latest AI survey. See how manufacturers are currently using AI and how they plan to expand AI use and investment through 2027. 

Key findings include:

Agentic AI Gains Ground

Agentic AI is already being deployed by 31% of manufacturers. See how that compares with other types of AI. 

AI Investment and Business Value

With 77% of manufacturers planning to increase AI budgets or resources, learn where companies are investing—and why.

Unified AI and ERP Readiness

Manufacturers increasingly want AI actions to run through a unified platform across core applications. Also, find out whether they believe ERP can keep pace with the latest AI capabilities.

Human Oversight and AI Governance

As AI becomes more autonomous, manufacturers still want people involved in critical processes. Explore their preferences for human oversight and responsible AI practices. 

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State of AI in Manufacturing Survey Report

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Also learn...

Employee Perceptions - Supply Chain - AI Trust

  • How employees feel about AI's impact on their work and careers.

  • How manufacturers are using AI to address supply chain disruption and trade uncertainty. 

  • Which technology platforms manufacturers trust most to deliver on AI’s promise.

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