India, July 23 -- Tata Consultancy Services, consulting and business solutions, has announced the findings of its global study: Future-Ready Manufacturing: TCS Physical AI Readiness Report 2026.

The benchmark report indicates a fundamental shift in how global manufacturers approach artificial intelligence. Enterprise focus is rapidly transitioning away from isolated digital automation projects toward integrated Physical AI ecosystems that combine sensing, edge reasoning, and real-world autonomous action across plant floors, warehouses, and logistics networks.

The study, which surveyed 300 CXOs and Vice Presidents across North America and Europe across automotive, electronics, aerospace, process, and heavy machinery industries, reframes...