01
Data.
Your ERP, MES, and CRM speak one language before anything else. No AI on broken pipes.
How it works
A phased AI rollout.
Not a one-shot project.
Real AI on a manufacturing stack is a maturity arc, not a single launch. We deliver it in versioned phases — data foundation, dashboards, copilots, automation — so every release ships value, and you always know exactly what comes next.
Approach
Data first. Then ideas. Then AI.
The order matters. Skip it and you get dashboards on dirty data, agents that hallucinate against the wrong source of truth, and automation that quietly corrupts your ERP. We work through it in order — every time.
02
Idea.
We define the outcome — OTIF visibility, late-order triage, WIP truth — before picking a model or vendor.
03
AI.
Governed, scoped, and bounded. Read before write. Recommend before execute.
The 12-month roadmap
Five phases. Each one ships.
A canonical rollout for a mid-market discrete manufacturer. Most clients enter at Phase 1.0 or 2.0 and move through at their own pace — every phase stands on its own and ships value before the next one starts.
Phase 1.0
Data Foundation
A unified data layer across your ERP, CRM, and MES — with governance, retention rules, and role-based access already in place.
ShipsOne source of truth your teams can actually trust.
Phase 2.0
Operational Dashboards
Live KPI views on top of the unified data — OTIF, WIP, throughput, payment flows — built per team and refreshed in near real time.
ShipsEvery team sees the same numbers, in real time, without reconciling spreadsheets.
Phase 3.0
AI Copilots
Read-only AI agents that let operations, sales, and customer service query live data in plain language — with role-based access and full audit trails.
ShipsFaster answers, fewer war rooms, no spreadsheet exports.
Phase 4.0
Workflow Automation
Governed write-back into your ERP and downstream systems. AI recommends, a human approves, the system executes — with logging at every step.
ShipsRoutine work runs itself. Exceptions surface fast and route to the right human.
Phase 5.0
Org-wide AI Operating System
Cross-functional orchestration across accounting, sales, ops, and supply chain — with continuous learning loops on top of the data layer you started with.
ShipsThe operating system your business runs on, not another tool bolted onto it.
Inside every phase
How each phase ships. A five-step loop.
The same engagement rhythm repeats inside every roadmap phase — so you always know what week you're in, and the next phase starts on the same cadence you already trust.
1
Discovery
A working session — not a pitch. We pin down what this phase needs to solve, who it serves, and what success looks like.
2
Audit
We map the data, the workflows, and the existing tools the phase touches. Bottlenecks named, dependencies surfaced.
3
Proposal
A scoped plan with deliverables, acceptance criteria, milestones, and a fixed investment — before any build work begins.
4
Build
Iterative builds with regular demos against real data. Refinements happen in flight. Nothing goes live until you sign off.
5
Launch
Cut over, monitor, and optimize. Edge cases caught early, docs and training handed to your team — then on to the next phase.
What you keep
At the end of every phase.
Complete Ownership
- All code, workflows, and configurations are yours
- No monthly licensing fees to us
- No vendor lock-in
Full Documentation
- How everything works, explained clearly
- Troubleshooting guides for common issues
- Modification instructions if your needs change
Team Training
- Your team knows how to use and maintain the system
- Key person dependency eliminated
A Working System
- Automation that handles real volume
- Tested edge cases, not just happy paths
- Integration with your existing tools
FAQ
Common questions.
1
What if my needs change mid-phase?
We handle it transparently. If scope changes, we discuss the impact on timeline and cost before proceeding. No surprise invoices, no quiet scope creep.
2
Do I need technical skills on my team?
No. We build systems that non-technical staff can use daily. Training is included, and documentation is written in plain English so your team can run the system after we hand it over.
3
Can I modify the automation myself later?
Yes. You own everything we build. We provide documentation so your team — or another developer — can modify the system as your business evolves.
Start with Phase 1.0. See where the arc takes you.
30-minute discovery call. We'll map where your stack sits on the roadmap today and tell you honestly what the next phase should look like.