AI is transforming manufacturing by driving smarter strategies in areas like predictive maintenance and supply chain management, creating significant internal and external value. Industry 4.0’s rapid evolution and AI adoption have contributed to shareholder returns over 400 points higher than 15 years ago, according to McKinsey. This shift is bringing intelligence closer to buyers, as highlighted in Tacton’s 2025 State of Manufacturing Report: 48% of global manufacturers are exploring AI applications, while 16% are heavily investing. As tools for supply chain optimization and predictive maintenance mature, AI-driven solutions are becoming central to modern CPQ strategies in smart manufacturing.

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