Why Smart Companies Fail at AI: How to Escape the Factory Logic Trap and Build an AIFirst Organization - Paperback

Many companies are investing heavily in AI.

But most are quietly failing.

Not because the technology does not work - but because they are applying the wrong logic. They are trying to run AI like a factory. In this insight-driven and practical book, Dr Lim See Yew reveals why traditional operating models break down in an AI-driven world - and what leaders must do differently to succeed.

Introducing the concept of the "Factory Logic Trap", this book explains why efforts to scale AI often lead to: - Fragmented use cases - Low adoption despite heavy investment - Over-reliance on tools instead of decisions - Missed opportunities for real transformation More importantly, it shows how to escape.

You will learn how to: - Shift from process optimization to decision orchestration - Reframe AI from tools into operating models - Align workforce, operations and strategy in an AI-first organization - Build systems that scale intelligence, not just automation - Lead transformation without falling into common traps This is not a technical manual. It is a strategic blueprint for leaders who want to move beyond experimentation - and build AI-first organisations that actually work.

If your organisation is investing in AI but not seeing results, this book will show you why - and what to do next.