KPMG – Intelligent Manufacturing: A Blueprint for Creating Value through AI-driven Transformation, 2025

The main theme of the report is the exploration of the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in transforming the manufacturing sector.

AI is changing all aspects of manufacturing, from design to supply chain management and workforce management, opening up new opportunities for increased efficiency and sustainability. Key findings include that AI is being implemented in a fragmented and functional manner, limiting its potential. There is a significant disparity in maturity levels between 'smart' industrial enterprises and more traditional manufacturers. Achieving full transformation requires a shift from isolated AI implementations to an integrated enterprise-level approach. Agent AI represents the next stage in the development of intelligent tools, facilitating the creation of autonomous production lines and self-sustaining supply chains.