AI for Manufacturers: Where to Start and How to Win

Presented by the IMA and Allira Systems

Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming one of the most discussed topics in manufacturing, yet many organizations are still asking the same question: “Where do we actually start?”

Join the Indiana Manufacturers Association and Allira Systems for a practical discussion focused on how small and midsized manufacturers can begin leveraging AI today using the systems, data, and processes they already have in place.

This session focuses on real-world operational applications rather than technology hype. Attendees will learn how manufacturers are using AI to improve operational visibility, reduce reporting burdens, identify production risks, streamline workflows, and make better decisions across the business.

A PRACTICAL ROADMAP - NOT TECHNOLOGY HYPE

Ten focused, operator-grade topics designed to take manufacturers from curiosity to measurable results:

1. Where AI creates the most value inside manufacturing organizations

2. Common misconceptions that prevent manufacturers from getting started

3. Using AI without replacing your ERP or other core systems

4. Automating operational reports and daily management visibility

5. Identifying late-order risk, inventory issues, and margin leakage

6. Practical workflow automation opportunities

7. AI security & data privacy — leveraging AI without exposing proprietary business information

8. The risks of employees using public AI tools (such as ChatGPT and Claude) with sensitive company data — and best practices for secure deployment

9. How to start small and generate measurable results quickly

10. Live examples of AI-powered operational intelligence in action

    
    

START SMALL. WIN FAST. A realistic, secure path to AI adoption — built from inside a real Indiana factory, for Indiana’s manufacturers.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

OWNERSHIP & EXECUTIVE

• Owners

• Presidents

• CEOs

• COOs

• Plant Managers

• Operations Managers

• Production Managers

FUNCTIONAL & TECHNICAL LEADERS

• Controllers

• Supply Chain Leaders

• Continuous Improvement Leaders

• IT Leaders