2026 Turning AI Experiments into Measurable Success, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, examines how packaging and equipment companies are progressing from pilots to integrated AI capabilities. Based on an April 2026 Quickie Survey of 108 Executive Leadership Conference attendees via Slido and benchmarked across adoption stages, the analysis indicates strengths and bottlenecks clustered in capability and talent (e.g., AI expertise and knowledge transfer), systems and data integration (legacy systems and data quality), and use-case value capture (from productivity tools to sales and maintenance). Charts highlight that early-stage deployments tend to yield productivity gains while measurable financial ROI generally lags, and the report reveals where engineering teams are prioritizing investments to strengthen operational resilience.
Published by PMMI in April 2026. Based on quickie survey responses from 108 PMMI 2026 Executive Leadership Conference attendees submitted via the Slido platform in April 2026.
