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Disruptions are inevitable—but being unprepared isn’t. Eddy Azad, founder and CEO of Parsec Automation, explains how manufacturers can build resilience through continuous improvement, visibility and long-term thinking to stay competitive.

HANNOVER, GERMANY—Accenture and Avanade, in collaboration with Microsoft, have introduced a new AI-driven system designed to help manufacturers reduce downtime by guiding operators through real-time diagnostics and troubleshooting on the factory floor.

For manufacturers seeking to improve operational performance, understanding how waste appears on the shop floor — and how to remove it — is often the first step toward a more efficient production environment.

AI-powered predictive maintenance helps anticipate machine failures, allowing for proactive action that saves time and costs. According to a Deloitte study, 86% of manufacturing executives believe that AI and intelligent technologies will enhance competitiveness in the next five years.