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AI for internal operations is a losing strategy, warns Roland Berger expert

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Masashi Onozuka of Roland Berger advises manufacturers against solely using AI for internal operational streamlining, as these efficiencies are easily replicated by competitors. He advocates for a shift from incremental "kaizen" to radical "kakushin" innovation, emphasizing AI's role in optimizing data across complex supplier networks to build sustainable competitive advantages. AI

IMPACT Manufacturers should focus on AI-driven radical innovation rather than incremental operational efficiencies to build lasting competitive advantages.

RANK_REASON Expert opinion piece on AI strategy for manufacturers.

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AI for internal operations is a losing strategy, warns Roland Berger expert

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    Relying on AI just to streamline internal operations is a losing strategy for manufacturers. Roland Berger’s Masashi Onozuka warns that rivals will easily copy

    Relying on AI just to streamline internal operations is a losing strategy for manufacturers. Roland Berger’s Masashi Onozuka warns that rivals will easily copy these efficiency gains. To build a real moat, Japanese firms must shift from traditional "kaizen" to "kakushin" (radical…

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