Georgia-Pacific, a manufacturer of paper goods products and parent company to brands like Quilted Northern, Brawny, Dixie, and Vanity Fair, is revolutionizing its manufacturing decision-making processes by utilizing generative AI capabilities. By implementing advanced analytics and intelligent decision management tools, the company is able to leverage sensor data, business rules, and recommender systems to quickly determine the best course of action within its manufacturing operations.
Roshan Shah, the vice president of collaboration and support center at Georgia-Pacific, shared that the technology provided by SAS has been instrumental in helping the company make informed decisions in real-time. Through this partnership, Georgia-Pacific has access to AI and ML-powered tools for qualitative decisioning flow, data anonymization and encryption, natural language processing, and data governance.
The growing need for advanced technologies to drive more efficient and effective decision-making processes in the manufacturing industry is becoming increasingly evident. Consumer goods companies like Georgia-Pacific are recognizing the benefits of predictive, AI-powered decision-making as a way to address challenges such as slow and misaligned planning cycles. A recent report from Relex found that 27% of surveyed CPGs emphasized the importance of day-level planning in accurately forecasting and responding to consumer demands. With access to AI and ML-powered tools for qualitative decisioning flow and data governance provided by SAS through their partnership with Georgia Pacific , CPGs can make informed decisions in real time while improving overall efficiency