
The AI Time-Saver
Productivity Gains from Using AI – How Much Time Could You Save?
Take a look at this visualization from Stanford University & The World Bank, which surveyed over 4,000 professionals about how long it takes to complete everyday work tasks with and without generative AI

KEY FINDINGS:

- For all 18 tasks measured, using AI cuts the average time by at least 60%.
- Troubleshooting saw the biggest time savings — 76% faster!
- Even complex tasks like Programming, Critical Thinking, and Mathematics saw time reductions of over 70%
- Surprisingly, Writing — something many of us do daily — takes just 25 minutes with AI, compared to 80 minutes without.
This shows that AI isn’t just about fancy algorithms — it’s about getting real work done faster and smarter.
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR ABS?

Think about where we spend the most time:
- Drafting specs, emails, reports
- Troubleshooting customer issues
- Solving technical challenges
- Analyzing data and numbers
- Managing and instructing our teams
With the right tools and mindset, we could gain hours back every week — time we can
invest in innovation, customer service, and strategic improvements.
Some of these gains are already happening here:
- Our new Sales Order Ticket automation removes repetitive steps.
- The Bearing Design Tool uses smart logic to cut down manual selection work.
- We’re continuously exploring new automation ideas to help our teams work smarter
NEXT STEPS

Over the coming weeks, we’ll share more practical ways to use AI to:
- Automate tasks
- Solve problems faster
- Free up your time for bigger challenge
In the next issue:
How AI is transforming engineering workflows — From Bearings to Bots.
YOUR IDEAS

Where do you think AI can save time in your daily work?
Reply to this email or reach out — your ideas can help shape future tools and improvements at ABS.
Let’s work smarter, not harder. Have a great week ahead!
EDITOR’S NOTE

Thanks for reading the first issue of ABS TechEdge — a short, clear look at how new tech impacts our daily work. Every issue, we’ll keep it relevant, practical, and easy to act on. Let’s shape the future together