Nearly 25 % of manufacturers plan to use physical AI in the next two years
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78 %
of manufacturers cite trade uncertainty as their top concern
Nearly 25 % of manufacturers plan to use physical AI in the next two years
The report highlights agentic AI as“ poised to elevate smart manufacturing and operations” and expects industry adoption of agentic AI to grow considerably in the next few years. Deloitte says that agentic AI“ lays the foundation for physical AI”, which nearly a quarter of manufacturers plan to use in the next two years according to a survey conducted by the Manufacturing Leadership Council.
Trade uncertainty remains the top concern for 78 % of manufacturers according to the National Association of Manufacturers’ 2025 Q3 manufacturers’ outlook survey. Agentic AI could provide enhanced visibility and agility by autonomously detecting and mitigating supply chain risk. The report says that targeted investments in digital tools, including agentic AI,“ could be essential for manufacturers to maintain a competitive edge in 2026 and beyond”.
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