114. Idea - Tackling Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Head On

When you think about Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), it's really about creating a digital model to represent physical processes. Brandon Mendoza is an expert in helping manufacturers realize the benefits of cutting edge advances for industry and explores these exciting concepts.  Brandon shares that the end goal for manufacturers is to drive optimization, predict outcomes and prescribe the best action to deliver the best results.  He unpacks how much data is available now for manufacturers and gives practical advice on how to being utilizing available information to improve processes. Areas such as quality, performance, utilization, workforce production and overall operation agility are all areas that Brandon covers to showcase how ML/AI can be incorporated to drive results.  For those getting started with these initiatives he suggests avoiding common entry areas such as predictive maintenance and focus on performance and quality. At the end of the day Brandon explains that ML and AI are all about helping teams make better and faster decisions.  The ability to do that is evolving fast and driving tremendous value for industry.   This episode is jammed packed with knowledge and insight to help those in manufacturing realize what is possible with the right team and data behind you! Guest:  Brandon Mendoza - Director of Sales at Oden TechnologiesHost: Chris GraingerExecutive Producer: Adam SheetsAudio/Video Editing: Andi ThrowerOden Technologies Smart Manufacturing: Moving from Static to Dynamic Manufacturing Operations