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Thoughts on AI, custom tools, and building things that actually work in manufacturing and operations.
AI + Custom Tools
Why the Best Tool for Your Operation Is Usually One You Built Yourself
Off-the-shelf software gets you most of the way there. Here's when it makes sense to build the rest yourself, and how to do it without overcomplicating it.
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AI + Operations
Your Operation Has More Knowledge Than Your AI Can See
Most companies adopt AI tools before doing the prerequisite work: storing their own knowledge in a form AI can actually use. Here's what that work looks like and where to start.
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AI + Data Visualization
When a Spreadsheet Stops Making Sense, Build a Dashboard Instead
When spreadsheets stop making sense, build a dashboard. AI makes it fast enough that even a one-time visualization is worth it.
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