How Samsung is Driving AI Adoption, Supply Chain Resilience and Smart Operations in Manufacturing

The manufacturing sector is entering a new era shaped by three powerful forces, namely Artificial Intelligence (AI), supply chain resilience and smart operations. These forces are redefining how factories run, how teams collaborate, and how products move from design to delivery.

At the centre of this shift are ruggedised devices and mobile solutions that bring real-time visibility, secure data flows and on-device intelligence directly to the factory floor. These mobile-first solutions give workers access to information anywhere, anytime—minimising delays from disconnected tools. To align with the industry’s future of work, Samsung’s enterprise mobility solutions empower businesses with AI-powered workflows and connected, resilient operations. 

Generative AI (GenAI) is no longer just a buzzword in manufacturing—it has become the extra set of hands helping teams work smarter as Industry 5.0 takes shape. Unlike its predecessor Industry 4.0 focused on complex automation, Industry 5.0 emphasises on technology serving people rather than replacing them. Tailored to each role, GenAI tools support workers on the assembly line, in quality control and in supervisory positions.

Issues spotted on the assembly line can be resolved quicker. With Circle to Search¹ on the Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro, assembly line workers can instantly identify the right parts, reducing errors and keeping production moving. Coordination is done efficiently between the procurement team and maintenance with clear communication.

Accessibility is another critical factor in AI adoption in manufacturing, where not every worker has the same needs or operates under the same conditions. Businesses should think of how employees can fully utilise AI abilities before implementing such policies. This is where AI-powered accessibility makes a real difference.

Machine operators can use Read Aloud² on the Galaxy XCover7 Pro to stay updated without breaking focus. With enhanced touch sensitivity³, workers get quick access to critical functions and AI-powered tools, helping them respond and perform seamlessly—even in tough conditions.

Integrating AI into rugged devices is transforming manufacturing. On-device processing minimises delays, reduces server dependence, and empowers frontline workers to make faster, smarter decisions. The result is more reliable workflows and a clear path toward AI-first operations.

Global disruptions have revealed just how fragile supply chains can be. To stay resilient, businesses need more than contingency plans. They need supply chains that are agile, transparent and connected from end to end.

The biggest barrier is fragmentation. When factory workers, logistics teams and control rooms operate in silos, bottlenecks and blind spots multiply. A mobile-first foundation is key to breaking down these barriers. There is a convergence of multiple devices to a single device that has multiple functions such as a bar code scanner, a walkie talkie and administrative work on the go. Galaxy devices consolidate what once required multiple disconnected tools.

With Knox Capture⁴, Galaxy devices become enterprise-grade barcode scanners, eliminating the need for costly hardware. Workers can batch-scan shipments with one press, while Augmented Reality (AR) overlays surface product details and stock levels in real time—accelerating inspections, reducing errors, and giving supervisors instant visibility to keep production running seamlessly.

This connected ecosystem also supports deskless workers like procurement managers, who can move effortlessly from mobile work to desktop tasks. With Samsung DeX, the Galaxy XCover7 Pro can connect wirelessly to a Smart TV for a full desktop interface. This removes the need to transfer data between devices, reduces dependence on fixed workstations, and lets managers handle tasks from a single device.

Ruggedised devices are purpose-built devices that are designed for harsh environments and to last from shift to shift. The Galaxy Ruggedised series are not only IP68 rated⁵ and MIL-STD-810H⁶ certified but have replaceable batteries. With the Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro, inspectors can safely use the device even in wet or dusty zones, capturing photos of machine parts, logging inspection data, and sharing reports instantly with supervisors.

Now businesses can maintain real-time visibility, streamline team coordination, and respond to disruptions more swiftly, thereby improving productivity and operational confidence.

Although there’s a shift towards Industry 5.0, many organisations' progress towards smart operations is slowed due to fragmented workflows and safety risks on the factory floor. Businesses need solutions that connect managers and frontline workers in real time while withstanding industrial environments, ensuring operations continue without disruption.

Seamless connectivity and ruggedised devices are essential to eliminating delays and risks that often slow down factory operations. With 5G-ready⁷ on the Galaxy XCover7 Pro and Galaxy Tab Active5 5G, managers and supervisors can keep teams aligned with real-time updates and instant approvals using devices that are powered by low-latency connectivity for seamless communication.

Staying connected is important for instant coordination. Teams can leverage  programmable keys⁸ to enable features like Push-to-talk or access frequently used apps. Operators wearing protective gloves can also quickly log readings on their devices without removing gear and use push-to-talk to confirm results with supervisors. In between tasks, teams can swap out devices for fully-charged ones and dock half-charged devices on POGO chargers for the next shift. This seamless workflow keeps teams focused on critical operations.

A connected ecosystem boosts productivity and visibility across teams. But the real advantage lies in how it simplifies device management. With one centralised device ecosystem, businesses can streamline security and updates across multiple devices. This unified approach means IT teams can effortlessly maintain control and protect data, driving intelligent, secure operations without disruption. 

The future of manufacturing demands greater AI adoption, resilient supply chains and smarter operations. Galaxy Ruggedised devices power this shift by giving businesses the agility, security, and AI-powered intelligence they need to reduce downtime, protect critical data, and keep teams aligned, on the factory floor and beyond.

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