{"id":13054,"date":"2025-11-06T06:00:04","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T14:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/blog\/?p=13054"},"modified":"2025-11-05T10:25:40","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T18:25:40","slug":"demystifying-ai-in-manufacturing-a-frontline-perspective-from-qad-champions-of-manufacturing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/blog\/2025\/11\/demystifying-ai-in-manufacturing-a-frontline-perspective-from-qad-champions-of-manufacturing","title":{"rendered":"Demystifying AI in Manufacturing: A Frontline Perspective from QAD Champions of Manufacturing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;13055&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This blog was cowritten by Keith Randazzo, Vice President of Program Management at Strategic Information Group<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the manufacturing world accelerates into the future, one thing is clear: <\/span><b>Artificial Intelligence (AI)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is no longer a distant concept &#8211; it\u2019s a present-day catalyst for transformation. At this year\u2019s <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/events\/champions-of-manufacturing\/americas\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>QAD Champions of Manufacturing<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> conference, we are thrilled to present the <\/span><b>Sponsor Lunch and Learn<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> session on behalf of <\/span><b>Strategic Information Group<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, titled: <\/span><b>\u201cDemystifying AI and Using it Today.\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This session is designed to do exactly what the title promises: <\/span><b>cut through the noise<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>make AI actionable<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for manufacturers right now.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What You Can Expect<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ll begin by setting the tone &#8211; 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\u2019s learn from each other.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ll dive into:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Generative AI<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 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.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Predictive AI<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Where people are using it for forecasting, anomaly detection, and process optimization.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/blog\/2025\/07\/the-ai-revolution-why-this-time-manufacturing-will-be-different\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Agentic AI<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The next frontier &#8211; AI that doesn\u2019t 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.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real Use Cases, Not Just Theory<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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\u2019ll highlight <\/span><b>practical applications<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that are already delivering value.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why It Matters<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This isn\u2019t just about technology &#8211; it\u2019s about <\/span><b>unlocking enterprise value<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Whether you&#8217;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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re attending the conference, make sure to join us for this energizing and insightful session and networking. Let\u2019s demystify AI together &#8211; and start using it today.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/strategic.com\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strategic Information Group<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 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\u2019s best practices. This allows us to deliver innovative software and strategies to address complex business challenges and support our clients\u2019 growth.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;13055&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]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 &#8211; it\u2019s a present-day catalyst for transformation. 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