The AI Advantage in Equipment, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies in August 2024, examines how AI is being applied across packaging and processing through primary interviews, vendor and OEM case studies, and market benchmarks collected during 2023–24. The analysis indicates five focus areas—AI assistants, machine vision, and predictive maintenance grouped with digital twins and connected worker platforms; workforce development and retention alongside knowledge capture and documentation; and digital-tool adoption and version control—where emerging patterns show practical gains and recurring barriers such as cybersecurity, data quality, and change management. Charts highlight comparative adoption trends and implementation pathways, and the report reveals where engineering teams are prioritizing investments to strengthen operational resilience.
Published by PMMI in August 2024. Based on in-depth semi-structured interviews with packaging supply‑chain experts (AI solution providers, automation vendors, OEMs, system integrators, and CPGs), collaborative case studies, and primary analyst research with supplementary secondary analysis collected in 2024.
