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What's New in August - September 2025?
Oct 2, 2025
Highlights, insights, and interesting opportunities—let’s dive in! Highlights
The New Era of Smart Industry: 15 AI Agents Transforming MES, APS, WMS, IIoT, and SCM
Industry 4.0/5.0 is no longer the future—it’s the present. At Industry Labs, we are leading the evolution toward intelligent and autonomous platforms, thanks to the Agentic AI architecture by Industry Labs, which introduces an ecosystem of specialized cognitive agents capable of interpreting, deciding, and executing actions in real time.
What are AI Agents?
They are pieces of intelligent software that operate within production and logistics processes to ensure:
Operational Autonomy (less dependence on human reaction)
Resilience and Continuity (immediate adaptation to incidents)
Cost and Resource Optimization
360° Real-Time Visibility across plant, warehouse, and supply chain
AI Agents in Action by Industry Labs
a) MES (Manufacturing Execution System)
Production Control Agent: Monitors manufacturing orders, adjusts sequences, and detects shop floor deviations.
Predictive Quality Agent: Analyzes sensor and production data to anticipate defects and propose immediate corrections.
OEE Efficiency Agent: Automatically calculates and optimizes productivity, availability, and performance metrics.
b) APS (Advanced Planning & Scheduling)
Dynamic Planning Agent: Reschedules in real time when incidents or demand changes occur.
Resource Optimization Agent: Allocates machines, materials, and workforce to maximize efficiency.
Scenario Simulation Agent: Generates “what-if” models to evaluate cost, lead time, and service impacts.
c) WMS (Warehouse Management System)
Autonomous Inventory Agent: Uses IIoT (RFID, sensors) to control stock in real time, minimizing shortages and extra costs.
Logistics Traceability Agent: Ensures full visibility from inbound to outbound.
Optimal Routing Agent: Assigns locations and optimizes picking/put-away routes.
d) IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things)
Predictive Maintenance Agent: Anticipates machine failures using vibration, temperature, and historical patterns.
Industrial Safety Agent: Monitors critical environments (gas, heat, access) and triggers preventive alerts.
Energy & Sustainability Agent: Manages energy consumption and emissions, suggesting automatic adjustments.
e) SCM (Supply Chain Management)
Smart Demand Agent: Analyzes market, orders, and external signals to forecast future needs.
Resilient Supply Agent: Adjusts supplier orders based on inventory, lead times, and disruption risks.
Cost-to-Serve Agent: Calculates total real-time service costs per customer/market, recommending optimal strategies.
Strategic Value
Operational Autonomy: Reduces human dependency in repetitive and reactive tasks.
Resilience & Continuity: Real-time adaptability in plants, warehouses, and supply chains.
Cost & Resource Optimization: From energy to labor, ensuring efficient use.
360° Vision: Data integration from MES, APS, WMS, IIoT, and SCM into a common cognitive hub.
Scalability: Agents can expand modularly according to each plant’s or network’s maturity and needs.
Suggested Implementation Roadmap
Phase 1 – Basic supervision & analytics agents (OEE, incidents, inventory).
Phase 2 – Dynamic optimization agents (planning, predictive maintenance, WMS routing).
Phase 3 – Advanced resilience & simulation agents (smart demand, APS scenarios, SCM cost-to-serve).
Phase 4 – Cognitive multi-agent orchestration (autonomous ecosystem, full ERP + Agentic AI Hub integration).
In summary: these 15 AI Agents represent the highest-value, fastest-to-deploy solutions. They’re not science fiction—they are practical tools that can be deployed today with quick ROI, and scalable toward the full vision of Agentic AI in industry.
Discover more at www.industrylabs.biz
Ready to get started? Contact us (info@industrylabs.biz) and let’s build together the next generation of smart industry.
Industry Labs
From Data-Driven to Decision-Driven in Manufacturing
A few years ago, we all repeated the same phrase: “Data is the new oil.” We invested in sensors, filled data lakes, and deployed spectacular dashboards.
The result: millions of data points waiting for someone to look at them. But data alone changes nothing. Real transformation happens when data turns into fast, precise, and actionable decisions.
The strategic leap is moving from Data-Driven (collecting, visualizing, analyzing) to Decision-Driven(understanding, reasoning, acting).
That leap is enabled by Agentic AI—cognitive agents that don’t wait for instructions but interpret context, learn patterns, and coordinate actions in real time.
At Industry Labs , this is already happening:
• Cognitive MES that adjusts production lines when a deviation is detected.
• Dynamic APS that replans in seconds after a disruption.
• Smart IIoT that transforms readings into immediate actions.
• Autonomous predictive maintenance that prevents critical downtime.
And the impact is measurable:
• OPEX ↓ 30–35%
• Decisions 10x faster
• Full resilience and traceability
The real value is not in Big Data, but in the Big Decision: how an ecosystem of AI agents turns information into immediate action and tangible ROI.
The future will not belong to data-driven companies. It will belong to decision-driven companies.
Write to us (info@industrylabs.biz) to discover how to transform your company into a decision-driven enterprise.
News of Interest for Our Clients
News of Interest for Industry Labs Clients in Spain
Summary of the Crea y Crece Law (2026) and the Anti-Fraud Law in Spain (2027)
The Crea y Crece and Anti-Fraud Laws aim to promote business digitalization, reduce tax fraud, and foster transparency in commercial transactions. Starting in 2026, these laws will introduce new requirements regarding e-invoicing and fiscal control.
Crea y Crece Law
Implementation of the Verifactu system: Scheduled to take effect in January 2026 (SMEs) and July 2026 (professionals and self-employed).
This system focuses on invoicing software, regulating:
The issuance of invoices and their submission to the AEAT.
The generation of QR codes within invoices.
The traceability of invoices within the invoicing system.
In this case, accounting is not directly involved, except for aspects related to data integrity, modifications of entries, and other business adjustments.
Anti-Fraud Law
Mandatory use of B2B e-invoicing: Starting in 2027, this will be required for transactions between Spanish companies.
Accounting will play a key role in:
Managing collections and payments, sending invoice status updates (paid, collected, pending, etc.) to the SDH platform.
Issuing sales invoices in structured format, which will be sent through the platform and received by clients.
Our Progress: INDUSTRY ERP V.9.0.11
We are now in the final acceptance testing phase of our Industry ERP V.9.0.11 platform. This version, to be released in the first half of October 2025, will natively incorporate compliance with both legal requirements.
Crea y Crece Law: Industry ERP will handle the connection with the AEAT, including QR code generation in PDF invoices.
Anti-Fraud Law: The platform will be certified by the Ministry of Economy, ensuring interoperability between systems. It will also allow external ERP vendors to subscribe and manage these processes without developing their own solutions.
At Industry Labs, we are ready to face these regulatory challenges with tools and processes that ensure a smooth and efficient transition.
Do you have questions or need assistance? Contact us and we will gladly support you in upgrading to Industry ERP V.9.0.11.
Manufacturing News August -September 2025 by Industry Labs
Over the past two months, the global industry has continued to operate in a context of volatility and uncertainty, driven by geopolitical tensions, supply chain adjustments, advances in industrial digitalization, and varied government responses.
Below is the country-by-country summary:
United States
Political Pressure and Manufacturing Resilience
PMI with Slight Recovery: The manufacturing index stood at 49.2 in September, still in contraction territory but showing signs of stabilization compared to the previous quarter.
Reshoring with Reinforced Incentives:The government has intensified fiscal support programs to relocate plants from Asia and Mexico, with a special focus on automotive and semiconductors.
Electoral Climate as a Brake:Geopolitical uncertainty continues to put large-scale investment projects on hold.
Source: Bloomberg, Financial Times
México
Nearshoring Advances with Opportunities and Cautions
Sustained Foreign Investment Flow:New industrial parks in the north of the country report occupancy rates above 80%.
Energy and Logistics Challenges:Rising electricity costs and port congestion continue to limit the pace of expansion.
Active Private Sector: Business chambers are pressing for infrastructure agreements and regulatory stability to consolidate Mexico as a manufacturing hub.
Source: El Financiero, El País
Spain
Commitment to Digitalization and Sustainability
Green Industry Plan Underway: New European funds are driving energy transition projects in Catalonia, the Basque Country, and Valencia.
Solid Exports: The Spanish manufacturing industry grew 3.8% in exports during August, with strong performance in machinery and automotive components.
Industry 5.0 as a Priority: Adoption of collaborative robots, MES/APS software, and industrial AI initiatives is increasing among manufacturing SMEs.
Source: Expansión, La Vanguardia
China
Accelerated Digitalization and Strategic Realignment
AI-Driven Production and Autonomous Factories: Record investment in artificial intelligence applied to manufacturing (+17% in September).
Market Diversification: Exports to the U.S. continue to decline (-6.5%), while exports to ASEAN and Africa increased by 11.2%.
Domestic Boost: The national consumption strategy is being reinforced to cushion the impact of external restrictions.
Source: Nikkei Asia, South China Morning Post
Conclusion:
The August–September 2025 period confirms key trends:
Nearshoring in Mexico, consolidating with energy and logistics challenges.
Strategic reindustrialization in Europe, with a focus on sustainability and digitalization.
China accelerating in industrial AI and market diversification.
A global manufacturing sector that demands flexibility, intelligence, and resilience.
Industry Labs closely monitors these transformations to support our clients in their transition toward Advanced Manufacturing 4.0 and 5.0, with solutions that integrate MES, APS, WMS, IIoT, and Agentic AI.
Do you have relevant news about your company or sector that could be of interest to our community of more than 5,000 industrial companies? Share it with us, and we will be glad to feature it in our newsletter so it reaches our entire network of industrial sector professionals.
Thank you for continuing to trust us!
Best regards, and see you in the next newsletter.
The Industry Labs Team
Labs for Smart Manufacturing
Highlights, insights, and interesting opportunities—let’s dive in! Highlights
The New Era of Smart Industry: 15 AI Agents Transforming MES, APS, WMS, IIoT, and SCM
Industry 4.0/5.0 is no longer the future—it’s the present. At Industry Labs, we are leading the evolution toward intelligent and autonomous platforms, thanks to the Agentic AI architecture by Industry Labs, which introduces an ecosystem of specialized cognitive agents capable of interpreting, deciding, and executing actions in real time.
What are AI Agents?
They are pieces of intelligent software that operate within production and logistics processes to ensure:
Operational Autonomy (less dependence on human reaction)
Resilience and Continuity (immediate adaptation to incidents)
Cost and Resource Optimization
360° Real-Time Visibility across plant, warehouse, and supply chain
AI Agents in Action by Industry Labs
a) MES (Manufacturing Execution System)
Production Control Agent: Monitors manufacturing orders, adjusts sequences, and detects shop floor deviations.
Predictive Quality Agent: Analyzes sensor and production data to anticipate defects and propose immediate corrections.
OEE Efficiency Agent: Automatically calculates and optimizes productivity, availability, and performance metrics.
b) APS (Advanced Planning & Scheduling)
Dynamic Planning Agent: Reschedules in real time when incidents or demand changes occur.
Resource Optimization Agent: Allocates machines, materials, and workforce to maximize efficiency.
Scenario Simulation Agent: Generates “what-if” models to evaluate cost, lead time, and service impacts.
c) WMS (Warehouse Management System)
Autonomous Inventory Agent: Uses IIoT (RFID, sensors) to control stock in real time, minimizing shortages and extra costs.
Logistics Traceability Agent: Ensures full visibility from inbound to outbound.
Optimal Routing Agent: Assigns locations and optimizes picking/put-away routes.
d) IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things)
Predictive Maintenance Agent: Anticipates machine failures using vibration, temperature, and historical patterns.
Industrial Safety Agent: Monitors critical environments (gas, heat, access) and triggers preventive alerts.
Energy & Sustainability Agent: Manages energy consumption and emissions, suggesting automatic adjustments.
e) SCM (Supply Chain Management)
Smart Demand Agent: Analyzes market, orders, and external signals to forecast future needs.
Resilient Supply Agent: Adjusts supplier orders based on inventory, lead times, and disruption risks.
Cost-to-Serve Agent: Calculates total real-time service costs per customer/market, recommending optimal strategies.
Strategic Value
Operational Autonomy: Reduces human dependency in repetitive and reactive tasks.
Resilience & Continuity: Real-time adaptability in plants, warehouses, and supply chains.
Cost & Resource Optimization: From energy to labor, ensuring efficient use.
360° Vision: Data integration from MES, APS, WMS, IIoT, and SCM into a common cognitive hub.
Scalability: Agents can expand modularly according to each plant’s or network’s maturity and needs.
Suggested Implementation Roadmap
Phase 1 – Basic supervision & analytics agents (OEE, incidents, inventory).
Phase 2 – Dynamic optimization agents (planning, predictive maintenance, WMS routing).
Phase 3 – Advanced resilience & simulation agents (smart demand, APS scenarios, SCM cost-to-serve).
Phase 4 – Cognitive multi-agent orchestration (autonomous ecosystem, full ERP + Agentic AI Hub integration).
In summary: these 15 AI Agents represent the highest-value, fastest-to-deploy solutions. They’re not science fiction—they are practical tools that can be deployed today with quick ROI, and scalable toward the full vision of Agentic AI in industry.
Discover more at www.industrylabs.biz
Ready to get started? Contact us (info@industrylabs.biz) and let’s build together the next generation of smart industry.
Industry Labs
From Data-Driven to Decision-Driven in Manufacturing
A few years ago, we all repeated the same phrase: “Data is the new oil.” We invested in sensors, filled data lakes, and deployed spectacular dashboards.
The result: millions of data points waiting for someone to look at them. But data alone changes nothing. Real transformation happens when data turns into fast, precise, and actionable decisions.
The strategic leap is moving from Data-Driven (collecting, visualizing, analyzing) to Decision-Driven(understanding, reasoning, acting).
That leap is enabled by Agentic AI—cognitive agents that don’t wait for instructions but interpret context, learn patterns, and coordinate actions in real time.
At Industry Labs , this is already happening:
• Cognitive MES that adjusts production lines when a deviation is detected.
• Dynamic APS that replans in seconds after a disruption.
• Smart IIoT that transforms readings into immediate actions.
• Autonomous predictive maintenance that prevents critical downtime.
And the impact is measurable:
• OPEX ↓ 30–35%
• Decisions 10x faster
• Full resilience and traceability
The real value is not in Big Data, but in the Big Decision: how an ecosystem of AI agents turns information into immediate action and tangible ROI.
The future will not belong to data-driven companies. It will belong to decision-driven companies.
Write to us (info@industrylabs.biz) to discover how to transform your company into a decision-driven enterprise.
News of Interest for Our Clients
News of Interest for Industry Labs Clients in Spain
Summary of the Crea y Crece Law (2026) and the Anti-Fraud Law in Spain (2027)
The Crea y Crece and Anti-Fraud Laws aim to promote business digitalization, reduce tax fraud, and foster transparency in commercial transactions. Starting in 2026, these laws will introduce new requirements regarding e-invoicing and fiscal control.
Crea y Crece Law
Implementation of the Verifactu system: Scheduled to take effect in January 2026 (SMEs) and July 2026 (professionals and self-employed).
This system focuses on invoicing software, regulating:
The issuance of invoices and their submission to the AEAT.
The generation of QR codes within invoices.
The traceability of invoices within the invoicing system.
In this case, accounting is not directly involved, except for aspects related to data integrity, modifications of entries, and other business adjustments.
Anti-Fraud Law
Mandatory use of B2B e-invoicing: Starting in 2027, this will be required for transactions between Spanish companies.
Accounting will play a key role in:
Managing collections and payments, sending invoice status updates (paid, collected, pending, etc.) to the SDH platform.
Issuing sales invoices in structured format, which will be sent through the platform and received by clients.
Our Progress: INDUSTRY ERP V.9.0.11
We are now in the final acceptance testing phase of our Industry ERP V.9.0.11 platform. This version, to be released in the first half of October 2025, will natively incorporate compliance with both legal requirements.
Crea y Crece Law: Industry ERP will handle the connection with the AEAT, including QR code generation in PDF invoices.
Anti-Fraud Law: The platform will be certified by the Ministry of Economy, ensuring interoperability between systems. It will also allow external ERP vendors to subscribe and manage these processes without developing their own solutions.
At Industry Labs, we are ready to face these regulatory challenges with tools and processes that ensure a smooth and efficient transition.
Do you have questions or need assistance? Contact us and we will gladly support you in upgrading to Industry ERP V.9.0.11.
Manufacturing News August -September 2025 by Industry Labs
Over the past two months, the global industry has continued to operate in a context of volatility and uncertainty, driven by geopolitical tensions, supply chain adjustments, advances in industrial digitalization, and varied government responses.
Below is the country-by-country summary:
United States
Political Pressure and Manufacturing Resilience
PMI with Slight Recovery: The manufacturing index stood at 49.2 in September, still in contraction territory but showing signs of stabilization compared to the previous quarter.
Reshoring with Reinforced Incentives:The government has intensified fiscal support programs to relocate plants from Asia and Mexico, with a special focus on automotive and semiconductors.
Electoral Climate as a Brake:Geopolitical uncertainty continues to put large-scale investment projects on hold.
Source: Bloomberg, Financial Times
México
Nearshoring Advances with Opportunities and Cautions
Sustained Foreign Investment Flow:New industrial parks in the north of the country report occupancy rates above 80%.
Energy and Logistics Challenges:Rising electricity costs and port congestion continue to limit the pace of expansion.
Active Private Sector: Business chambers are pressing for infrastructure agreements and regulatory stability to consolidate Mexico as a manufacturing hub.
Source: El Financiero, El País
Spain
Commitment to Digitalization and Sustainability
Green Industry Plan Underway: New European funds are driving energy transition projects in Catalonia, the Basque Country, and Valencia.
Solid Exports: The Spanish manufacturing industry grew 3.8% in exports during August, with strong performance in machinery and automotive components.
Industry 5.0 as a Priority: Adoption of collaborative robots, MES/APS software, and industrial AI initiatives is increasing among manufacturing SMEs.
Source: Expansión, La Vanguardia
China
Accelerated Digitalization and Strategic Realignment
AI-Driven Production and Autonomous Factories: Record investment in artificial intelligence applied to manufacturing (+17% in September).
Market Diversification: Exports to the U.S. continue to decline (-6.5%), while exports to ASEAN and Africa increased by 11.2%.
Domestic Boost: The national consumption strategy is being reinforced to cushion the impact of external restrictions.
Source: Nikkei Asia, South China Morning Post
Conclusion:
The August–September 2025 period confirms key trends:
Nearshoring in Mexico, consolidating with energy and logistics challenges.
Strategic reindustrialization in Europe, with a focus on sustainability and digitalization.
China accelerating in industrial AI and market diversification.
A global manufacturing sector that demands flexibility, intelligence, and resilience.
Industry Labs closely monitors these transformations to support our clients in their transition toward Advanced Manufacturing 4.0 and 5.0, with solutions that integrate MES, APS, WMS, IIoT, and Agentic AI.
Do you have relevant news about your company or sector that could be of interest to our community of more than 5,000 industrial companies? Share it with us, and we will be glad to feature it in our newsletter so it reaches our entire network of industrial sector professionals.
Thank you for continuing to trust us!
Best regards, and see you in the next newsletter.
The Industry Labs Team
Labs for Smart Manufacturing
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