India, May 7 -- Manufacturing is no longer just about machines and manpower. According to a new report by NTT DATA, the sector is undergoing a "complete revolution," with Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) playing a central role in transforming operations-from supply chain to quality control.

The global study, titled "Feet on the Floor, Eyes on AI: Do you have a plan or a problem?", surveyed over 500 manufacturing leaders across 34 countries. The findings? GenAI is no longer a buzzword-it's a business necessity. A staggering 95% of respondents said GenAI is already improving efficiency and financial performance. In Asia-Pacific (APAC), that number jumps to 97%.

Use cases are wide-ranging and practical. Manufacturers are deployin...