Manufacturing Industry Webinar Series - When Variability Meets Capability: AI Augmentation in Operations
Manufacturing Industry Webinar Series
When Variability Meets Capability:
AI Augmentation in Operations
AI Augmentation in Operations
Process analysis has long dealt with two factors: labor and machines. Each has distinct cost structures, capacity constraints, and tolerance for variability that determine when automation makes sense. The latest AI models introduce a third category that changes the economics- augmenting operators as they deal with judgment-based tasks. Using familiar operations concepts like OEE, capacity utilization, and bottleneck analysis, this session shows how AI fills the space between traditional automation (low variability only) and human-only work (any variability). Wondering how to go beyond chat to realize impactful AI value? This session will walk through specific steps for rapidly developing and deploying AI solutions in a low cost, low risk manner to unlock new possibilities.
Presenter: Bob Grogan, Director of Enterprise Architecture, Victoria Fide Consulting
Bob Grogan is an experienced technology professional and leader with more than 20 years of experience helping companies leverage digital systems for business results. Bob is currently the Director of Enterprise Architecture for Victoria Fide Consulting with a focus on using the tools of EA to effectively adopt artificial intelligence (AI). Bob also teaches operations and supply chain management at the University of St Thomas. Most recently, Bob has been designing and building AI solutions for companies in retail, supply chain, and media gaining experience with models, frameworks, and methods of optimizing costs with results.
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Date and Time
Wednesday Jan 28, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST
Location
Zoom Webinar
Fees/Admission
FREE. Please register to attend. A Zoom code will be sent in the registration confirmation email.
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