AI Accelerator for Manufacturing Program (AAMP)

Course dates: 10/7, 11/2, 12/1, 1/6, 2/3, 3/3

SCMEP’s AI Accelerator for Manufacturing program is a practical, hands-on program designed specifically for manufacturing leaders at small and mid-sized organizations who want to adopt AI in a way that models how all great operations improve: intentionally and methodically. Built around a progressive ‘Think, Use, Implement’ arc, the program helps manufacturing leaders first understand what AI is and where it can create value, then learn how to use everyday tools effectively, and finally put AI into practice with validation, security, ownership, and team alignment.

Rather than covering AI as a broad survey, the 6-month curriculum focuses on one real problem at a time; small, measurable, and rooted in the realities of the manufacturing floor. Delivered by an instructor who teaches AI to PhD students, manufacturers, and professional audiences, and applies it in real businesses, this program translates AI into the language of lean that leaders already trust.

Key Topics:

• AI as a lean tool, not a transformation
• Data Fundamentals
• Working With AI
• Beyond Off-the-Shelf
• Validation & Security
• Ownership & Leadership

Who Should Attend:

The program is intended for leaders responsible for systems and broader operational outcomes. Participants can represent any functional area within an organization, including support departments such as HR, Quality Assurance, Production Planning, etc. IT/OT professionals or those responsible for setting up more complex system infrastructure are not within the scope.

What to Bring:

• Attendees will need to bring a laptop for each session
• Potential project ideas specific to your organization/area of responsibility