How Agentic AI Helps Manufacturers Tame Product Variant Complexity

Rising product complexity and the explosion of variants are making traditional engineer-to-order (ETO) approaches increasingly difficult to sustain. This CIMdata commentary explores how agentic AI can help manufacturers uncover reusable product logic, reduce engineering waste, and accelerate the transition from ETO to configure-to-order (CTO) by building on existing product data.

You’ll learn:

• The challenges driving the steady growth of variants in manufacturing
• How agentic AI can transform legacy BOMs into reusable product knowledge
• Steps to accelerate the transition from ETO to CTO
• Why CIMdata views Aras’ governed approach to agentic AI as a practical path to modern variant management