manufacturing digital transformation

2026 manufacturing outlook dashboard showing AI adoption trends and agentic automation growth predictions from Gartner and Deloitte
Digital Transformation Strategy Industry Trends & Insights

2026 Manufacturing Outlook: How AI Will Reshape Discrete Manufacturing Operations

Executive Summary: What the Data Tells Us About 2026 The manufacturing sector stands at a defining crossroads. After two years of generative AI experimentation (2023–2024), 2025 delivered a sobering lesson: widespread...

Manual quote generation cost dashboard displaying 5% revenue leakage and 3-5 day turnaround times in discrete manufacturing
Quote-to-Cash Optimization ROI & Financial Impact

The True Cost of Manual Quote Generation: A Manufacturing CFO’s Guide

Executive Summary: This comprehensive analysis reveals the hidden financial impact of manual quoting processes in discrete manufacturing. Based on workflow studies across 47 manufacturers ($50M-$500M revenue) and indu...