Peggy unpacks how agentic AI (artificial intelligence) is poised to transform the manufacturing industry—and why 97% of industrial manufacturing CEOs say digital and tech transformation is now a top priority. With the sector facing a perfect storm of labor shortages, rising costs, and geopolitical pressures, she explains how AI agents can unlock smarter, more adaptive operations on the factory floor.
She also discusses:
- The role of both virtual and embodied AI agents in reshaping industrial work.
- A five-step plan for manufacturers to pilot, scale, and succeed with agentic AI.
- The long-term opportunities for near-autonomous factories.
(9/2/25 - 935)
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