🚀 US Manufacturers are Global Leaders in AI Adoption!

[Ahmet Ö.]

💡 New Data from Schneider Electric​

According to new data released by Schneider Electric at PACK EXPO International 2026, consumer packaged goods (CPG) and life sciences manufacturers in the United States are global leaders in industrial artificial intelligence (AI) adoption.

📊 Research Details​

The survey, conducted by Censuswide with 252 senior manufacturing decision-makers, supports Schneider's report "Beyond the Hype: Practical AI for Competitive Consumer Goods Manufacturing." The findings reveal the pace of AI adoption in the U.S. and the operational pressures driving investments.

📈 Key Findings​

• AI Integration: While 13% of CPG manufacturers globally integrate AI into their core operations, this rate is more than double in the U.S. at 29%.
  
• Multiple Deployments: 52% of CPG manufacturers in the U.S. use AI across multiple facilities or processes, compared to a global average of 27%.
  
• Future Expectation: 67% of U.S. respondents expect AI to be central to their operations by 2030, while the global expectation is 37%.
  

💰 Operational Losses and Pressures​

CPG manufacturers in the U.S. estimate they lose 20% of potential production revenue due to downtime, waste, delays, and rework. This rate is higher than the global average (15%). These losses are projected to increase to 27% by 2027 and 34% by 2030, indicating increasing cost pressure and operational fragility.

🎯 Why is the U.S. a Leader?​

According to Schneider Electric, U.S. manufacturers are moving faster on AI but are more exposed to operational losses due to local labor shortages, aging infrastructure, and increasing compliance burdens. This situation heightens the need for AI.

🚀 Unlocking Full Value from AI​

The company states that to unlock the full value from AI, manufacturers must combine AI adoption with foundational investments in connected and contextualized data, open automation, and industrial intelligence solutions. This enables insights to be turned into action and ensures continuous innovation.

🗣️ Statement from Schneider Electric​

Greg Magdanz, VP of OEM Sales at Schneider Electric, said, "Manufacturers are being asked to increase productivity, adapt faster, and do more with the resources they have. U.S. CPG and life sciences manufacturers are leading their global competitors in adopting next-generation technologies at scale, and our data validates this momentum. By combining automation, data, and digital technologies, manufacturers can translate early AI adoption into production efficiency, stronger operational resilience, and better outcomes for their customers.