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Manufacturing AI for Reducing Spreadsheet Dependency in Operations: An Executive Framework for Scalable, Governed Decision-Making
Manufacturers still rely on spreadsheets for planning, quality, inventory, maintenance, and reporting, but that dependency creates latency, version conflicts, weak governance, and limited operational visibility. This article outlines how manufacturing AI can replace spreadsheet-centric processes with governed workflows, operational intelligence, predictive analytics, AI copilots, and integrated decision systems.