Engineering &
Manufacturing
Much of the Engineering & Manufacturing industry still relies on receptive, human centric tasks: assembly and supply chain optimization, costing, invoicing, PDF and document processing, quote requests and re-quoting, preparing spreadsheets and reports, and duplicate data entry between disconnected systems. Recent advancements and automation solutions allow you to quickly and cost effectively solve nearly all these bottlenecks in your business, allowing humans to focus on the cerebral tasks that increase productivity and occupational satisfaction. Scroll down to learn more about how…
New Tools to Solve Old Problems
At Cast Services, we can show you a refreshing approach to how you look at systems, technology and human efficiency. Let us help you understand a new perspective on what tasks are critical for the skilled human nuance of your teams, and pick and choose what tasks these new tools can handle for you. With secure systems that can read, think, use computers, and connect to your current systems – it’s time for you to dream instead of waiting for a software provider to bring you a solution on a silver platter.
According to a Cornell Study, leveraging Ai & Automation can lead to a 23%-28% improvement in efficiency.
- 28%
But, at CAST Services we typically see 20%-60% improvements in efficiencies, regardless of industry we work with.
- 60%
Building Trust in Digital Transformation
Are you challenged with how to think not just about approaching and understanding these new tools, but also how to effectively implement them while building trust with your team and customers? Here we show you an example of the various timelines and paces that our clients take on their digital transformation journey.
Today
XYZ Engineering and Manufacturing Company is introduced to Cast Services. The leadership discusses Ai and automation, identifying areas for improvement such as:
- Predictive maintenance
- Supply chain optimization
- Robotic process automation (RPA) for production processes
- Assembly and production line optimization using Ai
Month 1
XYZ engages Cast Services to conduct an Ai & Automation Operations Assessment to uncover opportunities for efficiency and ROI. XYZ decides to undergo a company wide assessment, focusing on every major department, not just the manufacturing centers.
Month 2
Month 3
Month 4
CAST begins building and integrating a system to monitor equipment health and predict failures before they occur. The goal is to achieve a 30% reduction in downtime. This system utilizes machine learning algorithms to analyze sensor data and identify patterns indicative of equipment degradation.
Month 5
Result: Reduces downtime by 35% and extends equipment life by predicting and addressing maintenance issues proactively.
Month 6
Cast starts building a process to optimize inventory levels, forecast demand, and improve supplier collaboration. The goal is to achieve a 20% efficiency gain. This includes deploying AI for demand forecasting and blockchain technology for transparent and secure supply chain transactions.
Month 8
Result: Reduces inventory costs by 40% and improves supply chain visibility, leading to more efficient and responsive operations
Month 9
XYZ leadership engages Cast Services to conduct an on-site full day workshop to learn about Ai solutions and tools. This Ai & Automation primer fosters a modern approach to manufacturing processes, pointing to current success cases in the manufacturing industry and explaining the XYZ solutions in greater depth. This encourages XYZ staff to embrace Ai & automation enhancements
Month 10
Project 3 Start Development – Ai-Powered Quality Control.
Cast implements an Ai system to streamline quality control processes, reducing time spent on inspections and improving defect detection. The system uses computer vision to analyze product images and identify defects in real-time.
The goal is a 20% efficiency gain within 90 days.
Month 11
Cast customizes a system to create digital twins of manufacturing processes, enabling real-time monitoring and optimization. This project leverages advanced simulation models to replicate and improve physical manufacturing environments, enhancing decision-making and process efficiency.
12 Months and Beyond...
Continuous improvement and adoption of Ai tools in other areas such as energy management, production scheduling, and workforce management. This includes using Ai-driven energy analytics to optimize energy consumption, machine learning for dynamic production scheduling, and RPA for automating administrative tasks.
By integrating these advanced Ai tools and strategies, XYZ Engineering and Manufacturing can expect significant efficiency gains and improved operational workflows, keeping them at the forefront of the industry.
Opportunities for Ai & Automation in the Engineering & Manufacturing
Client Contact and Outreach
Account management, sales, billing and underwriting are all departments that need to message, set followup tasks, and create responses. Whether it is 10 or 100 templates or processes, suggestive messaging and intelligent systems can help save you time, money, and give your team back their processing power for more critical and nuanced tasks.
Scheduling and Rescheduling
Whether it is Ai or good old fashioned automation. Scheduling and rescheduling processes can be aided by systems that can interact with online calendars, take and make AI-powered phone calls
AI Voice Integration
Integrating Ai-powered voice assistants can provide clients with instant, accurate responses to their queries, streamline customer service operations, and improve satisfaction by providing 24/7 support.
System Integration
Ai facilitates seamless integration of various Engineering & Manufacturing systems, enabling better data sharing, real-time updates, and a unified view of client information, which enhances decision-making and operational efficiency.
Email Automation
Automating email communications helps in sending timely reminders, policy updates, and personalized offers to clients, thus maintaining consistent engagement and reducing manual effort.
Contract Review
Integrating Ai-powered voice assistants can provide clients with instant, accurate responses to their queries, streamline customer service operations, and improve satisfaction by providing 24/7 support.
Marketing Content and Articles
Ai tools can generate and curate relevant marketing content, such as articles and blog posts, tailored to the interests of the target audience, thus enhancing the company’s online presence and engagement.
Document Requests and Follow-Up
Automation can streamline the process of requesting and following up on necessary documents from clients, ensuring timely collection and reducing the risk of delays in policy issuance or claims processing.
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What our happy clients say!
Why Engineering & Manufacturing companies choose Cast Services to increase their adoption of Ai & Automation
Engineering & Manufacturing companies face significant hurdles when implementing new technologies, such as:
- Legacy Systems:
Difficulty integrating with outdated systems. - Data Security:
Ensuring the protection of sensitive client information. - Regulatory Compliance:
Meeting complex industry regulations - Operational Disruptions:
Avoiding interruptions during transitions - Cost Constraints:
Managing high implementation and maintenance costs
Why Cast Services?
- “We help distill some very complex and nuanced topics and solutions into everyday organizational language and help you see how the ‘art’ of implementation can be more significant than the specific tools used.?
- You are busy, playing the multidimensional chess game that is organizational leadership. How do you consider augmenting or adjusting your approach to technology implementation while you have an ongoing business and no desire to go through technology changes?
- We can help – organizations turn to Cast Services because we meet you where you are, and help you see, chart a path, and make rapid progress towards your system goals.
- Also as you consider how you implement these tools, you have many choices:
- Internal – if you choose this, Cast can help you – finding, hiring and retaining an AI & Automation leader for your organization can be expensive, and how do you ensure they grow and stay an expert with the pace of changing technology?
- Hybrid team – Our approach seamlessly blends onsite expertise with remote collaboration, ensuring efficient project delivery and superior results. Combining local talent with global expertise, we offer innovative solutions tailored to your needs. Trust us to be your reliable partner in achieving your goals.
- External partner(s) – We partner with industry leaders to provide innovative, comprehensive solutions tailored to your needs.
Guiding Clients to Success
Cast Services meets clients where they are by understanding their current situation, challenges, and objectives. Here’s how we guide them towards their goals: