Does your company have a documented AI strategy?


How confident are you in your understanding of AI?


AI in the lubricants industry has entered the strategic conversation, with 77% of respondents seeing AI as a business priority within one to three years. This signals a shift toward digital enablement and smarter operations. Yet execution lags behind, with only 14% saying that they have a documented AI strategy.


Fragmentation compounds the challenge. While some organisations have centralised strategies, many respondents describe dispersed efforts, with departments acting independently. This mismatch extends to confidence. individuals often feel ready, but organisational structures and processes do not. Employees experiment with AI tools for marketing or analytics, while companies struggle to embed AI institutionally.


Conflicting opinions and industry tensions • Benefits vs. barriers


The survey uncovers several binaries shaping the industry’s AI narrative: • Confidence vs. capability


How confident are employees in using AI tools at your organisation?


What benefits has AI bought or do you expect? (Select all that apply)


While 79% of professionals feel personally somewhat or extremely confident about AI, only 47% believe their workforce is equipped to use AI tools effectively.


Does your company offer AI training or career development opportunities?


Training remains inconsistent, just 15% reported regular AI-related enablement.


LUBE MAGAZINE AR TIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE DECEMBER 2025


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