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AI is redefining how supply chains think, plan, and respond. Traditional demand forecasting relied on historical data and gut instinct — but today’s volatility makes that approach unreliable. With AI, forecasting has become predictive, adaptive, and dynamic. Machine learning models now analyze patterns from: Market signals and social trends Supplier and logistics data Weather, events, and even economic shifts This means supply chains can: ✅ Anticipate demand surges or drops weeks in advance ✅ Optimize inventory and reduce waste ✅ Improve service levels while cutting operational costs In short — AI is turning supply chains from reactive systems into proactive networks that can “see around corners.” The real value isn’t just automation — it’s foresight. #ArtificialIntelligence #SupplyChain #PredictiveAnalytics #Innovation #MachineLearning

Hard truth: Your AI pilot project might be a ticking time bomb. Most people get this wrong. They optimize for first-order gains: speed, cost savings. They dont see the ripples. The systemic shifts AI creates. The system is broken. Heres why. We rush to implement without rigorous second-order consequence analysis. Automating chaos just gives you faster chaos. AI amplifies existing biases. It doesnt magically remove them. Job displacement isnt just a number; its a societal earthquake. What are your organizations second-order plans for that? Before you throw AI at it, fix the fundamentals. Map out the full consequence tree. Anticipate 2nd and 3rd order impacts. Not magic. Just simple cause and effect. Sounds harsh? Its just math. Rigorous scenario planning is non-negotiable. Beyond the immediate ROI, what hidden costs is your organization *actually* prepared to bear from its AI strategy? 🤔 #AIStrategy #SecondOrderEffects #SystemThinking #ResponsibleAI #DigitalTransformation #BusinessLogic

Following Xometry’s Q3 earnings this week, I joined Cheryl Casone on Fox Business Network to discuss how AI and technology are reshaping the way manufacturing companies can innovate and compete. Some key takeaways from our conversation: ▪️ AI is a force multiplier. It’s accelerating decision-making, strengthening supply chains, and helping manufacturers bring products to market faster and more efficiently. ▪️ In a world of changing supply chains and evolving customer expectations, resilience and adaptability are essential. Xometry’s AI-powered marketplace helps manufacturers balance speed, cost and selection with precision. ▪️ We’re seeing more companies turn to us and expanding how they work with us, which continues to fuel our strong growth. It’s exciting to see how AI and innovation are opening new possibilities for U.S. manufacturing – and we’re just getting started. Catch the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/g2H3-gyG #Xometry #ManufacturingMarketplace #AI 

On the heels of a record Q3, Randy Altschuler, Xometry CEO, sat down with Fox Business Network to discuss our results and how AI is powering the next wave of manufacturing. Our latest earnings highlight a clear trend: manufacturers are adopting #AI to drive faster decisions, faster sourcing and faster production. Watch the full interview: https://lnkd.in/eNQaPR_J #Xometry #ManufacturingMarketplace

Forecasting demand used to mean educated guesswork. Now, it’s data-driven precision. AI is fundamentally reshaping how manufacturers manage production and inventory, helping them stay lean while never missing demand. Here are three key ways AI is making it happen:   1️⃣ Smarter Pattern Recognition: AI processes years of data, seasonal shifts, supplier performance, and even external signals like weather and market trends to predict demand with far greater accuracy.   2️⃣ Balanced Inventory Decisions: By aligning production schedules with real-time demand signals, AI reduces stockouts and overproduction; freeing working capital and improving on-time delivery metrics.   3️⃣ Scenario Planning for Agility: AI-powered forecasting lets manufacturers simulate multiple "what-if" scenarios, from supplier delays to market shocks, and adapt plans before disruptions hit.   At Gowitek, we help manufacturing teams embrace precision planning powered by AI, transforming forecasting into a strategic growth driver, not a guessing game.   How is your organization using AI to forecast demand and streamline inventory? #AI #DemandForecasting #Manufacturing #SupplyChainOptimization #Gowitek #DigitalTransformation

📈 The next competitive edge isn’t cost efficiency — It’s decision intelligence at machine speed. 👇 When Supply Chains Become Intelligent Networks The supply chain used to be a line. Now it’s a neural network — sensing, learning and predicting in real time. AI isn’t just automating logistics or procurement it’s enabling cognitive supply chains that reason, adapt and explain. Imagine a system where sourcing, procurement and planning continuously learn from disruptions — adjusting suppliers, routes and contracts before risk arrives. 🏆 The winners? Not those with the biggest ERPs — but those with the most fluent Human–AI dialogue. Because in this new era, the true edge isn’t cost — it’s decision velocity. AI won’t make supply chains invincible but it will make them self-healing. 🚀 Next leap forward marks a shift towards AI-accelerated decision-making — an evolution from simple data visibility to true operational intelligence. #DecisionVelocity #HumanAIDialogue #DataToDecisions #AIEra #BusinessResilience #IntelligentEnterprise #SupplyChainTransformation #DecisionIntelligence

AI is unlocking a new era for Business Analytics — enabling faster decisions, deeper insights, and efficient resource management. Companies that embrace AI today will lead tomorrow. 🌐✨

Imagine a manufacturing floor where every machine 'thinks' for itself. 🤖 The old way of reactive maintenance and slow decision-making? That's quickly becoming a relic. ⏳ Enter AI Agents in Manufacturing. ✨ These aren't just algorithms; they're intelligent entities learning, predicting, and optimizing operations autonomously. Think predictive maintenance preventing costly downtime. Think real-time quality control catching flaws before they multiply. Think dynamic supply chain adjustments responding to demand shifts instantly. This isn't just automation; it's augmentation. Empowering human teams to focus on innovation, strategy, and complex problem-solving. 🧠 The future of manufacturing isn't just smart, it's sentient. What are your thoughts on AI agents transforming the manufacturing landscape? Are you already seeing their impact? Share your insights below! 👇 #AI #Manufacturing #Industry40 #AIAgents #Innovation

“The future won’t be man vs. machine - it’ll be machine-backed humans vs. humans without machines.” → The next divide isn’t skill, it’s augmentation. For decades, we’ve measured talent by IQ, hard work, or domain expertise. But that equation is breaking. In the next decade, the question won’t be “how smart are you?”, it’ll be “how fast can you partner with a machine to extend what you can do?” The new elite won’t be defined by education or resources, but by how seamlessly they fuse human intuition with AI capability. Those who learn to leverage machines will move 10x faster. Those who don’t, will watch in confusion as opportunity passes them by. We’re entering a time where knowing how to do something matters less than knowing how to get it done through an augmented process. The future of work isn’t about replacement, it’s about enhancement. And the real competition? It’s not you vs. AI, it’s you with AI vs. you without it. #AI #FutureOfWork #Augmentation #Productivity #Innovation #Technology #MindsetShift

Excited to see the release of Xometry’s 2026 Manufacturing Outlook — a powerful snapshot of where the industry is headed. 🚀 From supply chain resilience to the rise of AI-driven production, this report offers sharp insights into the trends shaping global manufacturing. As we navigate uncertainty and opportunity in APAC and beyond, data like this helps us stay ahead, adapt faster, and build smarter. Thanks to the Xometry team for driving thought leadership in the digital manufacturing space. #Manufacturing2026 #XometryOutlook #DigitalTransformation #SupplyChainInnovation #SmartManufacturing #IndustryInsights