The Next Just-In-Time? How Agentic AI Is Rewiring The Factory

Factories still spend too much time on manual RFQs, quoting, planning, and scheduling, which drains margin and slows operations.

The article compares today’s opportunity to the breakthrough of just-in-time manufacturing and the Toyota Production System.

Agentic AI, championed by Agent Impact and founder Daryl Edwards, breaks work into small tasks and automates workflows across quoting, quality, design, visibility, and back-office functions.

The potential payoff is faster bids, better accuracy, and less waste across the plant.