Artificial Intelligence (AI) used to be a dream. Often portrayed in Sci-Fi movies as a technology that eventually replaces humans. Not a dream anymore. It is here today.
In the manufacturing world, AI is empowering employees to do more with less effort. It does not replace them. In fact Infor GenAI, an advanced generative AI solution, is designed to enhance manufacturing operations by improving efficiency and productivity. And even better news, Infor GenAI is embedded within Infor CloudSuite.
Manufacturers always seek ways to streamline processes, reduce costs, and enhance overall operational efficiency. Infor GenAI offers a range of AI-powered tools that make this dream a reality today. From automating routine tasks to providing intelligent data insights, all to save time and increase innovation.
Automating Repetitive Tasks
Infor GenAI improves manufacturing workflows by eliminating repetitive and mundane tasks. Take, for example, the capturing of product descriptions at electronic scales. Traditionally took hours or even days to capture. With Infor GenAI, this is completed almost instantly, freeing up time for employees to focus on more important and strategic tasks.
Additionally, routine processes such as data entry, approvals, and document management are simplified, again allowing teams to work more efficiently. By automating these low-value tasks, manufacturers enhance employee productivity and job satisfaction while ensuring greater accuracy and consistency across all operations. Even better, they increase profit.
Smart Parts Matching and Procurement Optimization
Infor GenAI is also shining in supply chain optimization. AI-powered smart algorithms can automatically match parts, materials, and components across the supply chain, making inventory management way more efficient. Manufacturers are seeing less downtime, more accurate procurement, and reduced operational costs.
For instance, by using AI to match related parts, not only improves procurement efficiency but also boosts customer satisfaction, with less equipment downtime, and orders fulfilled quickly.
Time-Saving, Cost Reducing, and Employee Empowering
Infor GenAI’s proven to be effective in reducing costs and improving efficiency. One initiative that used AI for data management and multilingual description generation was able to save €1-2 million in inventory costs and optimizing pricing. And it implemented in less than six months (original plan expected to be over 7 years). The time saved was significant, as were employee satisfaction improvements as well—resulting in a 95% productivity improvement.
AI does not replace skilled tasks. It enhances skilled tasks. By automating time-consuming tasks, manufacturers empower their workforce to focus on more creative and strategic endeavors. Instead of being bogged down with repetitive tasks, employees can innovate, solve higher-level problems, and contribute to their company's success.
The Future of Collaboration Between AI and Workers
As Infor GenAI and other AI technologies continue to evolve, they are becoming indispensable tools to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Augmenting employees by eliminating mundane tasks and allowing them to focus on the aspects of their jobs that truly need human insight and creativity.
AI is about giving employees the freedom to do what they do best—innovate and solve complex challenges. By integrating AI into manufacturing workflows, companies can build more efficient, cost-effective, and resilient operations while ensuring that employees remain a vital part of the process.
Conclusion
AI tools in manufacturing, such as Infor GenAI, is ultimately about providing time-saving solutions to improve employees’ abilities. AI technologies are enabling companies to streamline operations, improve productivity, and reduce costs, all while enhancing employee satisfaction and fostering innovation. AI is creating a collaborative environment where both technology and workers can thrive together.
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