Why is system integration the biggest bottleneck for operational AI in factories?

Even if an AI model produces a good recommendation, value is lost when teams still copy and paste data between ERP, MES, quality, maintenance, and logistics tools. Integration is what turns recommendations into actions that update schedules, reservations, priorities, and shop-floor execution reliably.

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Why is system integration the biggest bottleneck for operational AI in factories?
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