80%
of manufacturers plan to invest 20% or more of their improvement budgets in smart manufacturing over the next three years. (Deloitte, 2026 Manufacturing Industry Outlook)
29%
of manufacturers run AI or machine learning at facility or network scale today, so most are still early in real-world adoption. (Deloitte, 2025 Smart Manufacturing Survey)
82%
of manufacturers plan to expand AI budgets within 12 to 18 months, anchored in ERP and connected operational data. (Rootstock, State of AI in Manufacturing 2025)
48%
of manufacturers report moderate to significant challenges filling production and operations roles, with planning roles close behind (46%). (Deloitte, 2025 Smart Manufacturing Survey)
