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Consulting firm Capgemini highlights the importance of semiconductors and generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in the evolution of various industrial sectors and the supply chains that support them.
Capgemini experts note that GenAI — whose potential is only just beginning to be understood by businesses — could become the most disruptive innovation of recent times. Industries are already leveraging its capabilities to enhance multiple areas, from automating simple tasks to tackling complex projects such as drug discovery.
GenAI could become the most disruptive innovation of recent times. Achieving this depends on whether the chips it runs on are up to the task
Companies are exploring how to use GenAI to transform their businesses, but achieving this depends on whether the chips it runs on are up to the task. The growth of GenAI will become a key driver of chip demand. In fact, the global semiconductor industry is expected to exceed $1 trillion in revenue by 2030.
The role of simulations
GenAI has a remarkable ability to analyze large volumes of complex data from various sources. Among its strengths is the ability to generate different versions of a proposed outcome, which Capgemini calls “simulated futures.”
GenAI and software
This technology can help accelerate time-to-market for new software while reducing companies’ technical debt. GenAI enables major modernization of legacy systems. It makes programs more secure by identifying bugs and vulnerabilities and suggesting ways to fix them.
Predictive maintenance
As factories and production facilities become more efficient with GenAI, companies will use the technology to anticipate equipment failures and implement predictive maintenance. This allows them to address issues before they occur, avoiding breakdowns that could halt production lines or require hours of repairs and testing. Likewise, GenAI can support quality control and minimize losses by predicting anomalies in advance.
Semiconductors are among the most widely traded materials in the world, making end-to-end supply chain transparency essential for the industry.
GenAI and chips can support the development of smart supply chains. The technology can analyze transportation methods, delivery times, and packaging options, anticipating the needs of all stakeholders to enable timely, cost-efficient shipments.