AI as a System of Action: Driving Faster, Smarter Decisions in Manufacturing - GDS Group

AI as a System of Action: Driving Faster, Smarter Decisions in Manufacturing

ROUNDTABLE
24 March 2026 10:30 am - 12:00 pm EST
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How can manufacturers use AI to turn operational data into faster decisions and measurable impact?

Manufacturing leaders are under pressure to make faster, high- stakes decisions while balancing growth, cost, and risk in an increasingly volatile environment. Yet many organizations still rely on fragmented data and slow reporting cycles, making it difficult to respond quickly to supply chain disruptions, production shifts, and changing demand.

AI is helping manufacturers move from simply monitoring performance to acting on it. By embedding AI into operational workflows, organizations can turn data into real-time insights that accelerate decision-making, strengthen supply chains, and improve operational outcomes.

Join QAD and a select group of your peers as we explore how AI can enable faster, data-driven decisions; strategies to improve supply chain resilience and operational agility; and practical ways to translate AI insights into measurable business impact.

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Event host

Tom Roberts

VP Enterprise Management
BIO Tom has had acomprehensive career in technology, spanning roles from help desk support at EDS find out more

About QAD | Redzone

QAD | Redzone is redefining manufacturing and supply chains through intelligent, adaptive solutions that connect people, processes, and data into a single System ofAction. With three core pillars — Redzone (frontline empowerment), Adaptive Applications (the intelligent backbone), and Champion AI (Agentic AI for manufacturing) — QAD | Redzone helps manufacturers operate with Champion Pace, achieving measurable productivity, resilience, and growth in just 90 days.

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Discussion topics

Move beyond dashboard and reporting to AI-driven, real time operational decision making

Using AI to anticipate disruptions, optimize planning, and respond faster to changing demand and production conditions

Turning AI into measurable operational impact

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