IFS Industrial Index 2026: AI drives 90% gains in factory performance

IFS launched new research revealing a significant divide between frontline execution and C-suite strategy in industrial AI usage. According to the IFS Industrial Index 2026* , which surveyed over 2,200 senior decision-makers from across 14 countries, operational workers are driving real-world AI implementation and delivering tangible, commercial value. Meanwhile, formal AI governance frameworks and data access structures are not keeping pace.