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Schneider Electric Survey on CPG AI Adoption

Analysis based on 12 articles · First reported Apr 15, 2026 · Last updated Apr 15, 2026

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The survey findings from Schneider Electric highlight a significant opportunity for industrial AI and automation providers as CPG manufacturers face increasing cost pressures and seek to improve efficiency. This could lead to increased investment in AI solutions across the Consumer Packaged Goods sector, benefiting technology and automation companies.

Consumer Packaged Goods Industrial Automation Technology

Event Summary

Schneider Electric released the findings of its 2026 Industrial AI in CPG Survey, revealing a growing disparity between the anticipated ROI from AI and the current operational reality within the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) sector. The survey indicates that CPG manufacturers expect structural manufacturing costs to rise significantly by 2030, with preventable losses projected to reach 29.14% of product cost. While AI adoption is expected to triple by 2030, current ROI remains low. The primary obstacles to scaling AI are identified as skills gaps, legacy automation systems, lack of contextualized data, and workforce resistance, rather than the availability of AI technology itself. Schneider Electric, in collaboration with Schneider Electric===Aveva, also published a paper offering guidance on successful AI implementation.

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90 Schneider Electric released survey findings

70 Schneider Electric published paper in collaboration Schneider Electric===Aveva

30 Censuswide conducted survey research Schneider Electric

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Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric released findings from its 2026 Industrial AI in CPG Survey, highlighting the growing gap between AI ROI ambition and operational reality in the consumer-packaged goods sector. This positions Schneider Electric as a thought leader in industrial AI and automation.

Importance 100 Sentiment 60

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Neil Smith (businessman)

Neil Smith, President, CPG, Schneider Electric, commented on the expectation gap between AI adoption and expected returns, emphasizing the urgency for the CPG sector to close this readiness gap.

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Cécile Vercellino

Cécile Vercellino, SVP Services, Industrial Automation at Schneider Electric, highlighted the need for collaboration and shared standards to deliver transformational ROI from industrial AI. She also mentioned SE Advisory Services' role in helping customers achieve measurable impact.

Importance 60 Sentiment 50

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Schneider Electric===Aveva

Schneider Electric===Aveva collaborated with Schneider Electric on a new paper, 'Beyond the Hype: Practical AI for Competitive Consumer Goods Manufacturing', providing guidance on successful AI implementation. This collaboration enhances Schneider Electric===Aveva's visibility and expertise in industrial AI.

Importance 40 Sentiment 50

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Censuswide

Censuswide conducted the statistically representative research for Schneider Electric's 2026 Industrial AI in CPG Survey, providing the data foundation for the report's findings.

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McKinsey & Company

McKinsey & Company is referenced for its work on 'How manufacturing's Lighthouses are capturing the full value of AI', providing a benchmark for AI performance in autonomous factories.

Importance 20 Sentiment 40

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Schneider Electric related ↔ Schneider Electric===Aveva

Schneider Electric related ↔ Censuswide

Neil Smith (businessman) related ↔ Schneider Electric

Cécile Vercellino related ↔ Schneider Electric

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