Strategic Focus: Innovations In Quality Management Systems

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Executive Summary

Innovation in quality is defined by interest in practical applications that deliver measurable business value. As regulatory requirements and oversight continue to increase, organizations are finding that effective use of AI depends as much on reliable, connected quality data as on the technology itself. While technologies such as digital twins and generic AI remain overhyped for many quality use cases, targeted solutions for complaints management, corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs), root-cause analysis (RCA) and defect detection are demonstrating tangible returns. This report will support quality executives and supply chain leaders in defining their investment strategies for quality management solutions over the next two years.

Quality intelligence: emerging priorities for investment and impact
The hidden barrier to quality AI adoption is not technology
Several technologies prove ineffective in quality management
Leaders separate applied AI use cases from AI hype

Figure 1. Barriers to the successful adoption of AI for quality management
Figure 2.
Adoption of quality management AI use cases over the next two years

About the Authors

Katia Makshanova

Katia Makshanova

Senior Analyst

Katia is a Senior Analyst at Verdantix, specializing in EHSQ software and digital strategy. She helps corporate leaders and technology vendors navigate the evolving software l...

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Nathan Goldstein

Nathan Goldstein

Senior Manager

Nathan is a Senior Manager at Verdantix, specializing in EHS software and the convergence of sustainability, EHS and operational risk. He leads research that helps corporate d...

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