The most practical AI move for complex manufacturers may be upstream of the factory floor
For complex manufacturers, one of the highest-impact AI opportunities may be before production begins: automating product modeling for CPQ systems to accelerate quoting and reduce reliance on scarce engineering expertise. Tools like Tacton’s AI Product Modeling Assistant can cut model-building effort by 40–80%, helping manufacturers respond to RFQs faster, launch configurations quicker, and scale knowledge more effectively.