The Wisconsin Center for Manufacturing & Productivity (WCMP) released a powerful new supplement to its annual Wisconsin Manufacturing Report, urging manufacturers across the state to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) or risk falling behind in a rapidly changing global economy.
Titled “Seize the AI Advantage,” the report provides manufacturers with a clear and actionable roadmap to adopt AI in ways that boost productivity, address workforce shortages, and sharpen competitive edge.
“This isn’t about someday. This is about today,” said Buckley Brinkman, Executive Director and CEO of the WCMP. “AI is no longer optional. It’s the difference between thriving and becoming obsolete. Wisconsin manufacturers can lead the way.”
The report is built on four years of interviews with more than 400 manufacturing leaders and five annual regional focus groups. While previous surveys showed 72% of manufacturers had no plans for AI, the latest data reveals nearly half are now preparing to adopt the technology.
“We’re seeing real momentum,” Brinkman added. “But it’s not fast enough. The rest of the world isn’t waiting and neither should we.”
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