Generative AI adoption faces hurdles in manufacturing sector

A survey by Stockmark Inc. reveals that while generative AI is becoming a standard tool in the manufacturing sector, significant gaps remain between corporate implementation and practical field needs. Although Microsoft Copilot holds a 78% market share among surveyed professionals, 73% of manufacturing workers report tasks they want to delegate to AI but cannot. Key limitations include the inability to handle non-text information like technical drawings, lack of integration with internal systems, and a failure to provide answers specific to company-specific products and processes.

The study highlights a disconnect between management and frontline staff, with 53% of respondents feeling that company support for effective AI utilization is insufficient. To move beyond simple tool distribution, workers identified the need for better organization of proprietary data and a fundamental redesign of workflows to accommodate AI.

In a related development, Curumi Buddy Co., Ltd. has released a comprehensive guide to assist companies in the procurement and management of generative AI services. The guide emphasizes that organizations should look beyond basic model performance and ‘no-learning’ promises, instead focusing on granular management of usage, data types, contract versions, and model versions to ensure long-term security and functional relevance.