Factories Embrace Real-Time AI for Profitability Amid Supply Chain Volatility
In 2026, many factories are beginning to implement artificial intelligence (AI) as a strategic tool rather than just an experimental cost. Daren Hull of CreateOne highlights the success story of Grupo Beta in Honduras, which has rapidly adopted their AI-driven platform for end-to-end product creation. The results have been impressive: over 1,600 questions answered and more than 100 applications generated with a high adoption rate. The textile industry is facing significant challenges due to rising tariffs, fluctuating transit fees, and container costs that have tripled in nine months. Traditional systems are proving inadequate as they force workers into cumbersome data management processes using outdated spreadsheets. CreateOne's solution offers real-time economic decision-making by integrating with existing supply chain or ERP systems. Lawrence Lenihan of Resonance emphasizes the importance of understanding true operational costs, which often differ from perceived ones due to unpredictable changes in material availability and other factors. The platform combines AI with advanced technologies like hybrid temporal graph networks (HTGN) to provide accurate financial insights before committing resources.
Topics: Artificial Intelligence Corporate Strategy Manufacturing Supply Chain Management