The Buzz: How Smarter Automation is Reshaping Manufacturing

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The Buzz: How Smarter Automation is Reshaping Manufacturing

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AI, robotics, and automation are advancing quickly, but successful transformation takes more than adopting the latest technology. It requires the right strategy, the right people, and a clear understanding of the business outcomes you're trying to achieve.In this episode of The Buzz, powered by MFG.inc, Scott Luton is joined by guest co-host Dr. Muddassir Ahmed and Christine Bush, Director of the Robotic and Motion Center of Excellence at Schneider Electric, to explore how AI and robotics are changing manufacturing and the workforce. They discuss the growing debate around AI safety and speed, why companies should focus on augmenting people rather than simply replacing them, and how manufacturers are using robotics to address skilled labor shortages and create more flexible operations. Christine also shares insights into IT/OT convergence, open software-defined automation, and what separates organizations that successfully scale automation from those that remain stuck in pilot mode.Key TakeawaysWhy organizations need a clear AI strategy that balances speed, safety, and business outcomesHow AI can augment engineers, operators, and maintenance teams rather than simply replace themWhy labor shortages are accelerating investments in robotics and advanced automationHow manufacturers can build greater flexibility into production by making robotics part of the process from the startThe role of IT/OT convergence, IoT, and open software-defined architectures in the future of manufacturingWhy successful automation projects require the right mix of people, perspectives, and technology to move beyond pilot modeAI and robotics offer enormous potential, but technology alone won't transform manufacturing. Tune in to hear practical perspectives on how manufacturers can combine human expertise with smarter automation, build more adaptable operations, and turn promising technology investments into real business value.Additional Resources & Links: MFG.inc: https://mfg.inc/With That Said: https://bit.ly/WTS-19SEP2026The Buzz APAC Edition: https://bit.ly/The-Buzz-APAC-Edition-Sept2026SCM Sensei AI: https://www.scmsensei.ai/U.S. Bank Strategic Alliance Leader page: www.supplychainnow.com/us-bankU.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: freight.usbank.comAI rivals found rare agreement on safety. Putting it into practice is harder: https://bit.ly/AI-Slowdown-DiscussionOne-third of AI-replaced workers will be rehired by 2029: Gartner: https://bit.ly/AI-And-The-WorkforceToyota estimates factory automation could cost $6.4 billion per year from 2028: https://reut.rs/4hpMtPcMFG.inc Leadership Training: https://reut.rs/4hpMtPcCelonis Ebook: https://bit.ly/Physical-AI-Explained-in-7-RobotsSupply Chain Now Resource Hub: https://supplychainnow.com/resource-hub/Schneider Electric: https://www.se.com/us/en/Christine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-bush-22568818/Dr. Muddassir Ahmed on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/muddassirism/Upcoming Live Programming: https://supplychainnow.com/upcoming-live-programming/Supply Chain Now Resource Hub: https://supplychainnow.com/resource-hub/Learn more about our hosts: https://supplychainnow.com/aboutLearn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comWatch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-now Subscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/join Work with us! Download Supply Chain Now’s NEW Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3XH6OVkLearn more about Blue Yonder Cognitive Solutions: http://blueyonder.com/cognitiveWEBINAR- Demand Volatility Isn't a Forecasting Problem: How One FMCG Distributor Released Capacity Without Capital: https://bit.ly/4r94YM6WEBINAR- You Can't Manage What You Can't See: Using Visibility, KPIs, and AI to Optimize Logistics Operations: https://bit.ly/4ql6iemWEBINAR- The Four Eras of Freight Audit: How we got here, and why the Control Era (finally) changes everything: https://bit.ly/4yVXPBxWEBINAR- The Real ROI of AI Analytics in the Supply Chain: Better Answers When Everyone Starts Asking: https://bit.ly/3TpCX6uWEBINAR- How to Stop Losing Margin After a Package Ships: https://bit.ly/4An41UxWEBINAR- Rethinking the Supply Chain Management Classroom: https://bit.ly/4xJIkM2This episode was hosted by Scott Luton and Dr. Muddassir Ahmed, and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated episode page at: https://supplychainnow.com/thebuzz-smarter-automation-reshaping-manufacturing-1639 The content in this episode, including all audio, videos, visuals, and graphics, is the property of Supply Chain Now and is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, modification, or re-uploading of this content in any form is strictly prohibited without explicit written permission from Supply Chain Now.For licensing inquiries or permissions, please contact us at production@...

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