AI-driven, human-centered manufacturing to define Southeast Asia in 2026
Rockwell Automation's outlook states that Southeast Asia manufacturing will continue diversifying in 2026, but intelligence will be the defining advantage across markets. Predictive, connected, and people-centered models will dominate, with scaled AI applications in factories and supply chains. This trend helps companies address early-2025 challenges, enabling more resilient and forward-looking operations, and is set to reshape regional manufacturing competitiveness.
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