Rockwell Automation finds data gaps hinder AI scaling in food and beverage industry
ROK•Rockwell Automation published an analysis identifying data and systems integration gaps as barriers to scaling AI in food and beverage manufacturing. Nearly 90% of manufacturers use or plan to adopt AI, but only about 45% of collected data is effectively used.
1. AI adoption and data gaps
Rockwell Automation's Oct. 28 analysis says nearly 90% of food and beverage manufacturers use or plan to adopt AI and machine learning, while only about 45% of collected data is effectively used. Respondents expect AI-supported manufacturing processes to increase from about 37% currently to more than 60% by 2030. The analysis also says smart manufacturing initiatives are expected to reshape workforces at 93% of manufacturers, and 40% reported reskilling employees in the past year.
