{"id":13677,"date":"2026-04-16T08:16:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T15:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/microsoft-cloud\/blog\/?post_type=ms-industry&#038;p=13677"},"modified":"2026-04-16T11:16:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T18:16:06","slug":"industrial-intelligence-unlocked-microsoft-at-hannover-messe-2026","status":"publish","type":"ms-industry","link":"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/microsoft-cloud\/blog\/manufacturing\/2026\/04\/16\/industrial-intelligence-unlocked-microsoft-at-hannover-messe-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Industrial intelligence unlocked: Microsoft at Hannover Messe 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"highlights-in-this-blog\">Highlights in this&nbsp;blog&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Watch&nbsp;global leaders&nbsp;discuss the future of industrial intelligence:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/info.microsoft.com\/ww-landing-executive-insights-unlock-the-future-of-industrial-intelligence.html?lcid=en-us\">Register now<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Get the latest insights on&nbsp;industrial transformation:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/industrialfrontierebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get the e-book<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">New:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/HMI_ERP_Blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The&nbsp;Procurement Agent in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Three global industrial leaders\u2014ABB, Krones, and TK Elevator (TKE)\u2014are redefining their industries by using advanced AI and trusted cloud platforms to&nbsp;become&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.microsoft.com\/blog\/2026\/01\/27\/how-microsoft-is-empowering-frontier-transformation-with-intelligence-trust\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Frontier industrial organizations<\/a>. With Microsoft,&nbsp;they\u2019re&nbsp;turning data, processes, and context into intelligence that drives efficiency, agility, and innovation.&nbsp;Every Frontier organization&nbsp;gets two\u202ffundamental&nbsp;things right: intelligence and trust. They amplify&nbsp;what\u2019s\u202funique in&nbsp;their&nbsp;people and operations with AI&nbsp;that is&nbsp;governed securely on&nbsp;their&nbsp;own terms. Trust&nbsp;isn\u2019t&nbsp;added at the end; it ensures intelligence is used&nbsp;responsibly&nbsp;and outcomes happen as intended. Hannover Messe 2026 is where these transformations take center stage, showing how Frontier organizations are shaping the next era of manufacturing.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/info.microsoft.com\/ww-landing-executive-insights-unlock-the-future-of-industrial-intelligence.html?lcid=en-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Watch the executive conversations at Hannover Messe: Register now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>ABB<\/strong>\u2014<strong>AI as a Real-Time Industrial Co-Pilot:<\/strong>&nbsp;ABB, a global technology leader in electrification and automation, will&nbsp;showcase&nbsp;its cloud-powered\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en\/customers\/story\/25677-abb-schweiz-ag-azure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Genix Industrial AI<\/a> platform running on Microsoft Azure.&nbsp;Genix&nbsp;acts as a real-time industrial co-pilot on the factory floor by analyzing streaming data from equipment and sensors and delivering actionable insights and recommendations to operators and managers in real-time. At Hannover, ABB\u2019s demos illustrate how\u202fGenix&nbsp;enables closed-loop, AI-driven optimization of production processes\u202fon the fly, for example, by automatically adjusting parameters to improve energy efficiency, asset performance, and reduce unplanned downtime. Designed with a\u202fmodular, scalable architecture,&nbsp;Genix&nbsp;integrates seamlessly with existing industrial systems,&nbsp;eliminating&nbsp;the need for&nbsp;large\u2011scale&nbsp;platform replacements and enabling rapid time to value. With the integration of\u202fgenerative and agentic AI,\u202fthe platform not only provides insights,&nbsp;but also automates actions, while keeping humans \u201cin the loop\u201d for all critical decisions to ensure safety and operational decisions. This approach&nbsp;demonstrates&nbsp;how ABB is\u202fmoving toward autonomous, self-optimizing operations without sacrificing human oversight, a hallmark of a&nbsp;Frontier&nbsp;organization.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>Krones<\/strong>\u2014<strong>From Bottling Machines to \u201cBottle-as-a-Service\u201d:<\/strong>&nbsp;Krones, one of the world\u2019s largest bottling equipment manufacturers, is using AI to&nbsp;reinvent its business model and engineering process. With Microsoft\u2019s help&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;ecosystem of&nbsp;trusted partners&nbsp;Ansys&nbsp;(part of&nbsp;Synopsys),&nbsp;NVIDIA,&nbsp;Softserve,&nbsp;and CADFEM,&nbsp;Krones integrated advanced AI-based fluid simulation into its digital twin of a filling line, packaged with a multi-agent experience, for their engineers to create these complex simulations with natural language queries.&nbsp;This innovation has&nbsp;slashed simulation times from&nbsp;four&nbsp;hours to under&nbsp;five&nbsp;minutes (a 95% reduction), allowing engineers to optimize machine parameters virtually and dramatically shorten commissioning time. The payoff is huge\u2014Krones can now rapidly tailor designs for each customer and ensure optimal throughput. At&nbsp;Hannover Messe&nbsp;2026, Krones will&nbsp;demonstrate&nbsp;how these AI-powered digital twins let them forecast and fine-tune production&nbsp;faster and more flexibly than ever, turning a traditional machinery business into a Frontier digital services company.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>TK Elevator<\/strong>\u2014<strong>Digital-Native Elevators and Agentic AI:<\/strong>&nbsp;TK Elevator (TKE) is revolutionizing mobility for 1.5 billion users by combining digital-native products, secure cloud and data platforms, and agentic AI, all in partnership with Microsoft. At Hannover Messe, TKE highlights its EOX and HELIX elevators, which are eco-efficient, AI-ready, and IoT-enabled as part of the MAX on Azure platform.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-us\/products\/databricks\/?msockid=3e49d0e9c18b66f31558c699c07f676e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Azure&nbsp;Databricks<\/a>&nbsp;supports&nbsp;their unified analytics, ensuring data governance and enabling scalable AI workflows. TKE\u2019s specialized AI agents, alongside the Digital Operations Center, streamline service by assembling contextual briefings before technician visits and capturing insights afterward, turning technician knowledge into organization-wide intelligence.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These three examples are among many Microsoft customers and partners joining us at Hannover Messe 2026, with live demos showing how industrial intelligence turns data into faster decisions, safer operations, and more resilient manufacturing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Industrial Intelligence Unlocked,&nbsp;Microsoft\u2019s&nbsp;overarching theme for Hannover Messe 2026,&nbsp;reflects&nbsp;the&nbsp;belief that manufacturing\u2019s next era will be driven by human ingenuity and AI\u2014grounded in trust. Microsoft provides a unified intelligence layer&nbsp;for the tools your employees use;&nbsp;Work IQ understands how people collaborate and decide.&nbsp;Fabric IQ delivers real-time visibility across assets, production, and supply chains. And&nbsp;Foundry IQ&nbsp;combines&nbsp;institutional knowledge like procedures, standards, and history&nbsp;with AI. Together, they help manufacturers connect teams, processes, and technology across the value chain.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69e231bfbf937&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/microsoft-cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BlogImage-HMI26.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13678 webp-format\" srcset=\"\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/microsoft-cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BlogImage-HMI26.webp\"><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-redefine-product-lifecycle-intelligence\">1. Redefine product lifecycle intelligence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This neighborhood focuses on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/industry\/blog\/manufacturing-and-mobility\/manufacturing\/2026\/03\/16\/manufacturing-at-the-2026-inflection-point-how-frontier-companies-are-entering-the-agentic-era\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>uniting engineering and operations<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;through data-driven intelligence, so manufacturers can design and deliver better products in less time.&nbsp;Here you\u2019ll see how Microsoft is helping companies create a&nbsp;<em>closed-loop<\/em>&nbsp;product lifecycle&nbsp;\u2014connecting every stage from design and simulation to production feedback.&nbsp;For example,&nbsp;Microsoft and NVIDIA are&nbsp;collaborating&nbsp;to power the next generation of&nbsp;physical AI by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.fabric.microsoft.com\/en-us\/blog\/trusted-ai-starts-with-microsoft-fabric-unified-real-time-intelligence-and-iq-context?ft=Yitzhak%20Kesselman:author\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">integrating NVIDIA Omniverse libraries with Microsoft Fabric<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.fabric.microsoft.com\/en-us\/blog\/trusted-ai-starts-with-microsoft-fabric-unified-real-time-intelligence-and-iq-context?ft=Yitzhak%20Kesselman:author\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>By blending&nbsp;real-time data, AI, and virtual simulation in one environment, companies can iterate designs faster with greater confidence.&nbsp;Imagine optimizing a new machine design virtually (with accurate physics and live data) before anything is built\u2014reducing costly physical prototypes and accelerating time-to-market.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In short, the&nbsp;product lifecycle intelligence&nbsp;zone shows how integrating data + simulation + AI yields smarter product decisions and faster innovation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Microsoft ecosystem partners showcased in this area:<\/strong>&nbsp;Aras, Brembo&nbsp;Solutions, Celebal&nbsp;Technology,&nbsp;NVIDIA, PTC, Tata&nbsp;Consultancy&nbsp;Services (TCS)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-run-ai-powered-factories\">2. Run AI-powered&nbsp;factories&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In our&nbsp;<strong>AI-Powered Factories<\/strong>&nbsp;area, we demonstrate how to coordinate&nbsp;machines, materials, and people&nbsp;with AI,&nbsp;turning traditional facilities into&nbsp;adaptive, self-optimizing operations.&nbsp;Microsoft supports the ability to scale these operations with a unified intelligence layer powering AI&nbsp;insights&nbsp;and a consistent framework&nbsp;for&nbsp;managing agents,&nbsp;models,&nbsp;data and infrastructure with the adaptive cloud approach.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A highlight here is Microsoft\u2019s approach to&nbsp;industrial edge AI.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/FoundryLocalonAzureLocal_Preview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Foundry Local on Azure Local<\/a>&nbsp;enables manufacturers to deploy and run AI models,&nbsp;including those from the Foundry model catalog&nbsp;\u2014directly on factory equipment or on-premises servers for scenarios that require ultra-low latency, data locality, or offline operation.&nbsp;This&nbsp;capability&nbsp;supports high-speed vision inference for quality inspection, anomaly detection, and predictive maintenance, all in real time&nbsp;without relying on constant cloud connectivity. Manufacturers can choose curated open-source models from the managed catalog or deploy custom OCI\/Docker models on CPU or GPU systems.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discover how the latest&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-us\/products\/iot-operations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Azure IoT Operations<\/a>&nbsp;release&nbsp;simplifies OT data management\u2014now with no-code pipelines, seamless device control from cloud to edge, and direct support for third-party MQTT brokers and Litmus Edge gateways.&nbsp;In addition, upgrades to<a href=\"https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-us\/products\/iot-hub\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;Azure IoT Hub<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/firmware-analysis\/overview-firmware-analysis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">firmware analysis, enabled by Azure Arc<\/a>&nbsp;make it easier for industrial organizations to securely manage and update large device fleets with unified Azure security and certificate management via&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/iot-hub\/iot-hub-device-registry-overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Azure Device Registry&nbsp;integration<\/a>.&nbsp;Learn more&nbsp;about how Microsoft&nbsp;and&nbsp;our&nbsp;partners are&nbsp;providing the foundation to&nbsp;initiate&nbsp;and&nbsp;scale industrial AI&nbsp;projects&nbsp;in our two-part blog series: Making Physical AI Practical for Real-World Industrial Operations:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/HMIadaptivecloudblog1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Part&nbsp;1<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/HMIadaptivecloudblog2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Part&nbsp;2.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Together, these capabilities come to life in Microsoft\u2019s Factory of the Future demo\u2014showing how adaptive cloud, edge intelligence, and Physical AI work together in a real manufacturing environment.&nbsp;The Factory of the Future demo shows how Physical AI comes to life when design, simulation, and execution are connected into a single, adaptive manufacturing system.&nbsp;In&nbsp;collaboration&nbsp;with Hexagon, Siemens, NVIDIA, KUKA, and others, Microsoft demonstrates an end-to-end scenario where AI-assisted product design is validated in simulation and then executed in a live manufacturing cell. Real-time telemetry flows from the factory floor through Azure IoT Operations at the edge and into Microsoft Fabric, where AI&nbsp;agents&#8217;&nbsp;reason across operational signals to proactively detect issues and support action.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-10421-2.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Microsoft ecosystem partners showcased in this area: <\/strong>Accenture Avanade, AVEVA,&nbsp;Hexagon,&nbsp;Kuka,&nbsp;NVIDIA,&nbsp;Schneider Electric, Siemens, Sight Machine,&nbsp;Rockwell Automation&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-build-trust-across-human-agentic-teams\">3. Build&nbsp;trust&nbsp;across&nbsp;human\u2013agentic teams<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As AI agents move from pilots to daily operations, trust becomes the factor that separates insight from impact. In manufacturing environments, AI only delivers value when people are confident enough to act on its recommendations. For frontline workers, trust means clarity at the moment of action. AI agents assemble contextual briefings that bring together equipment performance, recent alerts, maintenance history, and safety guidance,&nbsp;so technicians arrive informed and prepared. Recommendations are visible, explainable, and designed to support human judgment, not replace it. For engineers, planners, and operational leaders, trust means confidence at scale. As AI agents operate across factories, service networks, and supply chains, organizations need visibility into how decisions are made, what data is used, and when human approval is required. Governance, auditability, and clear accountability ensure AI actions align with operational priorities and policies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Manufacturers can now use Researcher in Microsoft 365 Copilot in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/dynamics-365\/products\/field-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dynamics 365 Field Service<\/a>.&nbsp;Powered by WorkIQ, teams can bring together signals from work orders, service history, parts availability, and Microsoft 365 context to investigate issues faster and take informed action, improving first-time fix rates, reducing downtime, and maintaining governance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/microsoft-cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1100820_Industry_B.gif\" alt=\"The Researcher program in Microsoft 365 Copilot in action.\" class=\"wp-image-13833\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This human\u2013agent operating model reflects Microsoft\u2019s approach to industrial AI. Intelligence proposes that. People decide. Trust is built into the system so AI can move beyond insights and support real operational action across the enterprise.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Microsoft ecosystem partners showcased in this area:<\/strong>&nbsp;Bosch Connected Industry, Cognite, Kongsberg Digital, SymphonyAI.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-bloginabox-theme-ump-embed wp-block-msx-ump-embed\" class=\"wp-block-bloginabox-theme-ump-embed\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\t\t<universal-media-player id=\"ump-69e231bfc147c\"><\/universal-media-player>\n\t\t<script type=\"module\">\n\t\t\tconst currentTheme =\n\t\t\t\tlocalStorage.getItem('blogInABoxCurrentTheme') ||\n\t\t\t\t(window.matchMedia('(prefers-color-scheme: dark)').matches ? 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Orchestrate&nbsp;supply&nbsp;chains&nbsp;with AI agents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fourth booth zone looks beyond the factory&nbsp;floor&nbsp;to the end-to-end value chain,&nbsp;where volatility, constraints, and customer expectations&nbsp;converge. Here we show how manufacturers can&nbsp;go&nbsp;from reactive coordination to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/industry\/blog\/manufacturing-and-mobility\/2026\/03\/24\/supply-chain-2-0-how-microsoft-is-powering-simulations-ai-agents-and-physical-ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">agentic supply chains<\/a>.&nbsp;From&nbsp;networks of suppliers, plants, and logistics partners connected by AI agents that continuously&nbsp;scan&nbsp;for&nbsp;change, reason across data, and support action in real time. These systems go beyond visibility, helping leaders anticipate disruption and respond with speed and confidence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Procurement is often first to feel disruption, where speed, context, and control matter most.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/HMI_ERP_Blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The&nbsp;Procurement Agent in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management<\/a>&nbsp;helps teams handle supplier communications and exceptions, assess downstream impact, and keep people in review.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-quote-default-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AI-assisted agents reduce manual effort while keeping our people in control\u2026strengthening collaboration and improving outcomes.<\/p>\n<cite>\u2014Andre Scheepers, Chief Digital Officer, Farmlands Cooperative<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AI agents help organizations move from delayed reaction to proactive control.&nbsp;By&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/industry\/blog\/manufacturing-and-mobility\/manufacturing\/2025\/05\/05\/creating-a-resilient-supply-chain-using-connected-data-chains\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">detecting demand volatility, supplier risk<\/a>,&nbsp;or inventory imbalances earlier, teams can evaluate tradeoffs, align cross&nbsp;functional responses, and act before issues escalate into revenue loss or excess cost. Embedding these insights directly into operational workflows shortens decision cycles, reduces manual intervention, and improves outcomes such as&nbsp;on-time, in&nbsp;full delivery, inventory turns, and working capital efficiency.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This approach reflects a shift in how supply chains create value. AI strengthens human decision\u2011making by improving speed, consistency, and coordination across the value chain. 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