This article was first published in Manufacturing Today Online on 15 September 2026. Please click here to read the article.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a matter of choice. It has become a competitive imperative. In a world shaped by geopolitical uncertainty, volatile markets, shifting customer expectations and constantly evolving technologies, the speed of change has accelerated dramatically. CEOs today are expected to navigate an unprecedented number of variables simultaneously, making traditional decision-making approaches increasingly inadequate.
As a result, organisations are turning to AI as a force multiplier, enabling leaders to model multiple scenarios, anticipate risks and make faster, more resilient decisions. This shift is reflected in KPMG International’s Global AI Survey, where 93 per cent of decision-makers believe organisations that embrace AI will gain a competitive advantage over those that do not, while 62 per cent report achieving ROI exceeding 10 per cent from their AI investments.
The question is no longer whether AI can drive efficiency and growth. The real question is: how quickly can organisations harness AI, and where can they create the greatest impact?