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Manufacturers Rushed Into AI. The Returns Aren’t Showing Up

Manufacturers are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence, but many are failing to see significant returns due to weak procurement discipline rather than flawed technology, according to a Forbes analysis.

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Manufacturers Rushed Into AI. The Returns Aren’t Showing Up
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By Robert J. Szczerba, ContributorSource:

Forbes InnovationManufacturers are adopting AI fast, but returns are lagging. The problem is often weak procurement discipline, not weak technology.

Manufacturers are adopting AI fast, but returns are lagging. The problem is often weak procurement discipline, not weak technology.

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