This blog was cowritten by Keith Randazzo, Vice President of Program Management at Strategic Information Group
As the manufacturing world accelerates into the future, one thing is clear: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept – it’s a present-day catalyst for transformation. At this year’s QAD Champions of Manufacturing conference, we are thrilled to present the Sponsor Lunch and Learn session on behalf of Strategic Information Group, titled: “Demystifying AI and Using it Today.”
This session is designed to do exactly what the title promises: cut through the noise and make AI actionable for manufacturers right now.
What You Can Expect
We’ll begin by setting the tone – as AI enthusiasts and practitioners. Our goal is to foster a collaborative, interactive lunch session where attendees can share their experiences, ask questions, and explore how AI is already reshaping their operations. Want to know how your peers are using AI today? Come and share stories, and let’s learn from each other.
We’ll dive into:
- Generative AI: How tools like ChatGPT, Claude, CoPilot, and others are being used to review or generate code, create specifications, and even visualize data through conversational interfaces.
- Predictive AI: Where people are using it for forecasting, anomaly detection, and process optimization.
- Agentic AI: The next frontier – AI that doesn’t just analyze, but acts. Think intelligent agents embedded in ERP systems that drive decisions and automate tasks. That is what QAD is doing with Champion AI, and we are very excited about it.
Real Use Cases, Not Just Theory
From running Progress or TypeScript through AI to improve code, having a conversation with data, to reducing your training time with client-specific training videos from your work instructions, we’ll highlight practical applications that are already delivering value.
Why It Matters
This isn’t just about technology – it’s about unlocking enterprise value. Whether you’re a manufacturer looking to streamline operations, empower your workforce, or accelerate digital transformation, AI offers a faster path forward. And Strategic Information Group provides business consulting services that align business strategies with transformative technologies to help manufacturers achieve greater efficiency and ROI.
If you’re attending the conference, make sure to join us for this energizing and insightful session and networking. Let’s demystify AI together – and start using it today.
Strategic Information Group will be present in the vendor fair breakout area to offer comprehensive information on solutions and consulting services. Recognized as a QAD Gold Partner for 2025, Strategic Information Group has served as a QAD Consulting Partner since 1992 and as a QAD Reseller since 1997. Our implementation consultants possess extensive expertise with QAD systems and industry’s best practices. This allows us to deliver innovative software and strategies to address complex business challenges and support our clients’ growth.
