Manufacturers investing in intelligent operations—AI, machine vision, RFID, mobile devices, and workflow automation—are seeing real gains. Those improving quality control and material handling report up to 2.4-point higher revenue growth and 1.7-point higher profitability. Workflow optimization also boosts productivity (~19%). Key pain points remain material movement and equipment maintenance, but better data systems and AI adoption help reduce errors, improve inventory accuracy, and increase efficiency. Across the supply chain, smarter workflows translate into stronger financial performance.

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