Adaptive Manufacturing: An AI Led Framework to Transform Modern Value Chains

Abstract

Manufacturing is at an inflection point. Disruptive technologies, shifting market dynamics, and mounting sustainability imperatives are transforming the way value chains operate. Static, linear, and siloed models cannot keep pace with the volatility and complexity of today’s environment. Adaptive manufacturing offers a dynamic, real-time approach to drive efficiency, safety, and sustainability at scale.

This whitepaper introduces our adaptive manufacturing framework, a structured, outcome-driven lens that unites functional levers, enabling technologies, and proven adoption practices. It equips industry leaders with a clear path to assess readiness, prioritize transformation, and unlock measurable, future-proof competitive advantage.

Advance Modal Components
Adaptive Manufacturing at Scale

Key Insights

Adapting to transformation is no longer optional, it is the foundation for future competitiveness.

Embedding AI and GenAI across design, production, supply chain, and aftermarket processes, enables manufacturers to anticipate disruptions, optimize assets, reduce waste, and accelerate decision-making cycles from weeks to minutes.

Achieving success requires strong governance, a collaborative partner ecosystem, and phased adoption that balances quick wins with long-term transformation.

Our Adaptive Manufacturing Framework offers a modular, layered approach that is anchored in efficiency, safety, and sustainability.

About the Author
Hemant Sankhla
Group Practice Head – Innovation & Strategy Manufacturing, Tech Mahindra

Hemant brings in rich experience in technology led business transformation and strategy consulting. He is currently helping customers in their journey towards sustainable transformation.  and digital initiatives. Hemant holds a degree in electrical engineering and an MBA from Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIMC).