Nike (NKE) Picks AI Defect Checks For Footwear Factories Starting In 2027

Nike (NYSE:NKE) has approved South Korea based Genon’s AI system to automatically detect defective outsoles in footwear production. The AI powered inspection will first roll out in Nike’s Indonesian factories from 2027, targeting outsole quality checks on select lines. Nike and Genon plan to expand the automation across more products and manufacturing lines after the initial Indonesian deployment phase. Nike’s move to deploy Genon’s defect detection AI fits into a wider shift our research...