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SURVEY REPORT

Manufacturing insights: 2026 AI Impact Survey

Operational AI with high risks and low controls

 

Get more control, and get more value

 

Manufacturers are planning to focus AI on their operations, but many do not have a plan for when things go wrong. Our survey report shows how manufacturers need to close the gap between AI progress and control.

 
 

62%

of manufacturers are focusing AI on operations

 
 
 

7%

have a tested AI incident response plan

 
 
 

What’s in the report?

  • 48% of manufacturers are still just piloting AI, versus 34% across industries
  • 14% report accelerated innovation, versus 31% across industries
  • 12% are confident they could pass an independent AI governance audit, versus 22% across industries
  • 45% say competitive pressure is the primary force driving AI adoption
 
 

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