A Manufacturer's Guide to Artificial Intelligence

This guide is designed as a practical resource for leaders, technologists (IT & OT), and support teams across manufacturing and related industries in South Carolina. Built with a modular approach, it helps organizations learn, plan, pilot, and scale AI—grounded in real-world manufacturing examples and focused on applications that deliver measurable value, not just technology for technology’s sake.

It also provides clear, unbiased guidance for selecting and implementing AI solutions to solve business challenges, along with essential guardrails, best practices, and tools to support both day-to-day use and broader strategic initiatives, plus resources for continued learning.