<description> &lt;p&gt;AI is everywhere in manufacturing conversations, but how much of it is real, and how much is noise?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;In the debut episode of Decision Loop, host Christine Babington sits down with Madhav Durbha, Group Vice President of Manufacturing Strategy at RELEX Solutions, to cut through the hype and get into what AI adoption actually looks like on the ground.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;They explore why so many transformation initiatives stall, what separates genuine automation progress from surface-level experimentation, and how manufacturing and retail leaders can build a strategy that holds up past the AI demo.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;If you're responsible for driving AI or digital transformation in a manufacturing or retail supply chain environment, this episode gives you the clear-eyed perspective you need to move forward with confidence.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Subscribe to Decision Loop for more.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Chapter Markers&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;(00:00) - Welcome to Decision Loop &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;(02:00) - Introducing Madhav Durbha &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;(04:30) - Why AI in manufacturing is overhyped and underused &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;(08:00) - What real AI adoption looks like on the ground &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;(12:30) - Common mistakes in transformation strategy &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;(17:00) - Separating automation from intelligence&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;(21:30) - How to build an AI-ready manufacturing organisation&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;(26:00) - The role of product positioning and thought leadership&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;(30:00) - Key takeaways and closing thoughts&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;b&gt;Useful Links&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Christine Babington LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/christine-babington-smith&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Madhav Durbha LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madhav-durbha-460a3&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;RELEX Solutions Website: https://www.relexsolutions.com/&lt;/p&gt; </description>

Decision Loop: AI for Retail & Manufacturing Leaders | Presented by RELEX Solutions

RELEX Solutions

Beyond the AI hype: What manufacturing leaders actually need to know | Madhav Durbha

MAR 18, 202623 MIN
Decision Loop: AI for Retail & Manufacturing Leaders | Presented by RELEX Solutions

Beyond the AI hype: What manufacturing leaders actually need to know | Madhav Durbha

MAR 18, 202623 MIN

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<p>AI is everywhere in manufacturing conversations, but how much of it is real, and how much is noise?</p> <p>In the debut episode of Decision Loop, host Christine Babington sits down with Madhav Durbha, Group Vice President of Manufacturing Strategy at RELEX Solutions, to cut through the hype and get into what AI adoption actually looks like on the ground.</p> <p>They explore why so many transformation initiatives stall, what separates genuine automation progress from surface-level experimentation, and how manufacturing and retail leaders can build a strategy that holds up past the AI demo.</p> <p>If you're responsible for driving AI or digital transformation in a manufacturing or retail supply chain environment, this episode gives you the clear-eyed perspective you need to move forward with confidence.</p> <p>Subscribe to Decision Loop for more.</p> <p><b>Chapter Markers</b></p> <p>(00:00) - Welcome to Decision Loop </p> <p>(02:00) - Introducing Madhav Durbha </p> <p>(04:30) - Why AI in manufacturing is overhyped and underused </p> <p>(08:00) - What real AI adoption looks like on the ground </p> <p>(12:30) - Common mistakes in transformation strategy </p> <p>(17:00) - Separating automation from intelligence</p> <p>(21:30) - How to build an AI-ready manufacturing organisation</p> <p>(26:00) - The role of product positioning and thought leadership</p> <p>(30:00) - Key takeaways and closing thoughts</p> <p>🔗 <b>Useful Links</b></p> <p>Christine Babington LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/christine-babington-smith</p> <p>Madhav Durbha LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madhav-durbha-460a3</p> <p>RELEX Solutions Website: https://www.relexsolutions.com/</p>