Industry Focus
Manufacturing & Distribution
Small to mid-market manufacturers and distributors, where margin is won in forecasting accuracy, quality control, and supplier intelligence. We install AI workflows that fit how your floor actually runs.
Diagnostic
Common Constraints
These are the operational fractures we see most often. If three or more apply, a diagnostic call is worth 20 minutes.
Demand forecasting is gut-feel; safety stock is bloated or insufficient
Quality issues caught downstream, not on the line
Supplier performance is unmeasured, so risk lives in tribal knowledge
ERP data is rich but inaccessible to the people who need it
Production scheduling is reactive and inconsistent across shifts
Maintenance is run-to-failure, not predictive
Implementation
What We Install
Operating System
Demand forecasting models tied to your ERP
Vision-based quality control on critical inspection points
Supplier risk and performance dashboards
Natural-language ERP query layer for plant managers
Production scheduling optimization across shifts and lines
Predictive maintenance pilots on high-downtime assets
Revenue Engine
Customer-mix and product-line profitability analytics
Sales-engineering enablement with AI quote tools
Channel partner enablement and pipeline visibility
Aftermarket and parts revenue activation
Proof
Mid-Market Distributor: 18% Inventory Reduction
Inventory reduced 18% while service level improved
Stockouts on top 50 SKUs down 60%
Working capital freed and redeployed to channel growth
The Challenge
Distributor running $40M revenue with bloated safety stock and frequent stockouts on fast movers.
Our Approach
Built demand forecasting model on top of existing ERP, implemented weekly S&OP cadence, layered alerting on inventory anomalies.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
We're not a digital-native business, can we actually use AI?
Yes. The wins for manufacturers don't require a digital transformation. We layer AI on the data you already have in your ERP and the workflows your team already runs. The Diagnostic identifies which 2–3 workflows will deliver ROI fastest given your starting point.
What about our ERP, does it need to be replaced?
Almost never. NetSuite, SAP, Epicor, Sage, Infor: they all have export paths and APIs. We work with what you own. Tool replacement is a separate decision and we'll be honest if your ERP is the bottleneck.
How do we measure ROI on a manufacturing AI pilot?
Concrete metrics: inventory turns, stockout rate, forecast accuracy, scrap/rework rate, OEE on instrumented lines. The Diagnostic includes a measurement plan before any tooling, if we can't measure it, we don't ship it.
Ready to Get Started?
Book a complimentary diagnostic call. We'll identify the top constraints and outline what happens next.