Integrate Artificial Intelligence Into Your Manufacturing Operations
Help your smart factory earn top grades with artificial intelligence.
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Please note that the content on this page is retired. This content is not maintained and may contain information or links that are out of date.AI initiatives in manufacturing can run into problems if not handled correctly:
- Option paralysis from the number of potential AI applications can delay decisions on selecting an AI initiative.
- AI applications can be chosen that manufacturers don’t have the right quality or quantity of data to undertake.
- AI applications can be selected that aren’t aligned with the needs of the business.
When approached in the correct manner, AI initiatives can be incredibly successful for manufacturing companies:
- Implementing AI can create efficiencies, increase safety, or improve quality along the production line.
- Identifying data sets that you currently have that are poised to power AI applications will ensure you are leveraging the full power of the data you own.
- Developing a business case for AI along with a communication plan will ensure buy-in from all stakeholders and a long-term vision for AI in your organization.
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Module 1: Identify the AI Initiative That Best Fits Your Company
The Purpose
Assess the data you have to understand what kind of AI project you are capable of undertaking.
Key Benefits Achieved
Identifying and starting with an easy win will help ensure success and continued support in your organization.
| Activities: | Outputs: | |
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| 1.1 | Assess data quality to identify data suitable for AI. |
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| 1.2 | Develop an AI initiative shortlist. |
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Module 2: Develop an AI Business Case
The Purpose
Evaluate your shortlist and choose an AI initiative that is aligned to your business needs.
Key Benefits Achieved
Identifying the business pain you want to alleviate is key to creating a sound business case for your AI initiative.
| Activities: | Outputs: | |
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| 2.1 | Create a business pain mind map and rank your initiatives shortlist. |
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| 2.2 | Align your AI initiative with a business pain. |
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| 2.3 | Brainstorm approaches to the AI initiative. |
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Module 3: Form a Long-Term Vision for the AI Project
The Purpose
Develop a long-term vision for the AI initiative.
Key Benefits Achieved
A defined vision and a sound business case will set you up for success.
| Activities: | Outputs: | |
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| 3.1 | Carry out a cost-benefit analysis. |
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| 3.2 | Do a risk assessment. |
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| 3.3 | Identify key tasks. |
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| 3.4 | Mind map project goals and metrics. |
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Module 4: Develop a Communication Plan
The Purpose
Identify key stakeholders and develop a communication plan to ensure stakeholder buy-in for the AI initiative.
Key Benefits Achieved
An AI initiative is more likely to be successful when it has executive support.
| Activities: | Outputs: | |
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| 4.1 | Identify key stakeholders. |
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| 4.2 | Analyze the impact of the project for key stakeholders. |
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| 4.3 | Develop a communication plan. |
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