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complex businesses ,” he says . “ Part of what I really enjoy about the manufacturing sector is the complexity , not just in the business and the decision journeys of the users , but in the actual creation of the process and the output itself .”
AI in the manufacturing field is shaping all of these things , promising fast , quantifiable gains in productivity , efficiency and insight . Manufacturing experts believe it ’ s the key to bridging the digital skills gap and enhancing operations throughout the supply chain . However , what ’ s critical to unlocking that potential is understanding the customer value chain , an area where
OneMagnify provides manufacturers with tailored support .
“ Something that ’ s helping a lot of manufacturers assess where they can provide more value , both to customers and both internally through optimising their operations is data ,” Steve says . “ We see AI being used as well in a lot of these strategies .” OneMagnify ’ s strategy is precise and holistic , taking into account all dimensions of how a manufacturer ’ s digital transformation process will shape business development and customer relationships .
Within it , AI and data form an indispensable partnership . “ It ’ s data first and then AI ,” Steve says . “ So , you know ,
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