AI in Manufacturing: Capabilities, Limits, and the Truth Behind the Hype

Human expertise remains irreplaceable — not as a relic of the past, but as the central compass guiding innovation, judgment, and value creation. Skilled engineers, operators, and product designers bring more than technical knowledge to the table: they carry intuition, ethical reasoning, contextual awareness, and the ability to make nuanced decisions amid ambiguity.
Manufacturing Starts at the BOM: How AI, SKU Simplification, and the Digital Product Passport are Transforming the Industry

In the age of complexity, global supply chains, and mounting regulatory pressure, manufacturers are waking up to a powerful truth: transparency and simplification must start at the Bill of Materials (BOM) — the DNA of every product.