Manufacturers are under increasing pressure to do more with less. Labor shortages, production complexity, supply chain disruption, and rising customer expectations are pushing organizations to explore AI—but success depends on turning operational data into faster, more informed decisions. 

In this IDC PeerScape report, discover how manufacturers are using agentic AI to connect people, machines, and data in practical ways that improve productivity, decision-making, and operational resilience. 

You’ll learn how to:

• Turn disconnected data into real-time insights and actions
• Help frontline teams make faster, more informed decisions
• Improve production, scheduling, and resource utilization
• Automate quality and operational workflows

Whether you’re just beginning to explore AI or looking to expand existing initiatives, this report offers practical examples and guidance from manufacturers already putting these technologies to work.