đź“Š ROCE Comparison: Traditional vs AI-Driven Industrial Gas Business
| Company / Action | Traditional ROCE (%) | AI-Driven ROCE (%) | Key AI Action (Q1–Q8) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linde | 14.8% | 21.0% | Q1: AI Predictive Maintenance to cut downtime |
| Air Liquide | 12.9% | 19.5% | Q2: AI Route Optimization in Delivery Network |
| Air Products | 13.7% | 20.2% | Q3: Smart Cylinder Refilling & Tracking |
| New Entrant (AI-native) | – | 24.5% | Q4–Q8: AI for Pricing, Demand Forecasting, Service Bundling |