482. How AI and Automation Boost Manufacturing Productivity

482. How AI and Automation Boost Manufacturing Productivity

From Transform NOW by SSNC Blue Prism

May 12, 2026 · 30 min

About this episode

This episode discusses how AI and automation are enhancing productivity in manufacturing and logistics, particularly in Indiana.

In this episode, host Michael Marchuk talks with Bryce Carpenter about how AI is transforming manufacturing roles well beyond robots on the shop floor. Bryce discusses how AI and other digital technologies are key to improving productivity per worker and making it economically viable to bring production back without lowering American wages. With Indiana’s population expected to be flat or declining and growth concentrated among retirees, the state cannot rely on an influx of new workers. Instead, it must leverage automation, robots, cobots, and AI to make each worker in advanced manufacturing and logistics far more productive than foreign counterparts, enabling Indiana to compete on output and economics. -AI Productivity Boost -No Wage Cuts Needed -Population Reality -Automation to Compete Visit us on our socials: 🦾 Get started with SS&C Blue Prism: https://okt.to/JcMLdU 🧑‍💻LinkedIn: https://okt.to/k8zIdp ✖️Twitter: https://okt.to/fHyd9G 🙋‍♀️Facebook: https://okt.to/Vyjfiz 📸Instagram: https://okt.to/5nYvIf 💭Blog: https://okt.to/QuGqVP 🤩Case studies: https://okt.to/ft1AMX To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

People in this episode

Host: Michael Marchuk

Guest: Bryce Carpenter

Topics covered

  • AI
  • automation
  • manufacturing productivity
  • economic viability
  • advanced manufacturing
  • logistics

Keywords

  • AI
  • automation
  • manufacturing
  • productivity
  • robots
  • cobots
  • economic viability

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Places: Indiana

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