Ever-increasing digitalisation of industrial activities, ever-larger volumes of data, business value still under the radar of most decision-makers…
Nothing new about AI, you might think.
Think again.
On closer inspection, many industrial groups, once seen as lagging behind sectors such as retail or financial services, have undertaken major projects. Thanks to the hard work of many, the fundamentals of digitalisation and data governance are now much better understood. Everyone is taking action and gradually transforming their business with data and AI. Our recent study, based on thirty interviews with data and AI experts in industry, confirms it.
Unsurprisingly, manufacturers first approached data and AI through operational excellence, making it a lever of competitiveness. Their recent investments, however, are turning to two new subjects. The first is the environmental footprint: use cases are being developed for biodiversity and carbon neutrality. The second is market knowledge and adaptation. This is a given in other sectors, but it tends to be harder to implement in industrial groups, often anchored in a B2B mindset.
Emerton Data is a specialist in data and AI for industry. Its mission is to support clients in transforming their business by helping them define their data and AI strategy, equipping them with custom AI solutions and incubating AI SaaS software.
This white paper is published alongside the AI for Industry 2022 event. It explores the major data and AI use cases of the moment, before diving into the data and AI factory model. These elements are then illustrated in depth through a series of interviews and opinion pieces from today’s leaders in data and AI for industry.
