1、Accelerate,innovate,empowerREPORTHow industry leaders leverage AI to boost next-generation manufacturing and operationsPrefaceIn todays rapidly transforming business landscape,the integration of artificial intelligence(AI)in operations has become not just a strategic advantage,but a necessity for re

2、maining competitive.AI has become a transformative force,offering unparalleled opportunities to optimize processes,enhance decision-making and drive efficiencies across the value chain.As industries grapple with challenges such as shortening innovation cycles,sustainability requirements and labor sc

3、arcity,the need to adopt AI solutions and the opportunity to benefit from technology have never been more apparent.But to maximize its potential,the technology needs to be applied in practical use cases where clear value is created.This whitepaper explores the current landscape of tangible AI use ca

4、ses in operations,drawing from a diverse field of applications showcased in past and present Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Awards(MIMAs).The awards,now in their fifth year,celebrate the most pioneering digital operations solutions from across industrial sectors,rewarding companies Cover:Westen

5、d61/Getty Images2 Roland Berger,Microsoft,NVIDIA|Accelerate,innovate,empowerthat apply real-life solutions to leverage efficiencies and sustainability.Hosted by Roland Berger and Microsoft,entrants are judged by a high-profile jury from industry and academia,this year under the motto accelerate,inno

6、vate,empower.This paper presents seven key factors common to companies that have successfully adopted AI in operations,using MIMA use cases as examples.These aim to provide practical guidance to business leaders and strategists on navigating the process of AI adoption namely,a clear strategy,transpa