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Case Study

Building a Scalable AI Operating Model in Manufacturing 

AI Summary: LouderAI partnered with Spartan Light Metal Products, a leading manufacturer of aluminum and magnesium die cast components, to build a scalable AI operating model. Acting as an embedded Strategic AI Team, LouderAI established AI governance, cultural adoption, executive enablement, and manufacturing-focused AI pilots. This engagement transformed Spartan’s ability to execute and sustain AI initiatives—embedding governance, training, and accountability that drive lasting business value. 

Client: Spartan Light Metal Products
Size: Middle-market
Industry: Manufacturing
Our Role: Embedded Strategic AI Team serving as Subject Matter Experts, bridging Spartan’s internal skill gap.
Services: AI Governance & Policy Establishment, Cultural Adoption & Training, Executive Enablement, System Selection & Pilots, Manufacturing AI Enablement. 

The Challenge

Spartan Light Metal Products recognized that AI would be essential for future competitiveness but lacked the internal expertise, structure, and bandwidth to implement initiatives effectively. Without a unified strategy or governance framework, early AI efforts risked fragmentation and underutilization. The company needed a partner who could establish strategic alignment, develop governance, and build sustainable adoption across people, process, and technology. 

The Solution

LouderAI partnered with Spartan as an embedded AI Team—integrating directly with leadership and department heads to provide continuous support, governance, and enablement. The focus shifted from isolated projects to holistic AI management and adoption. 

Key solution components included: 

1. Governance & Policy

• Developed a two-year AI Strategic Roadmap and formal AI Policy.
• Established an AI Committee and comprehensive Playbook for triaging and prioritizing initiatives.
• Introduced a Software Management Policy for lifecycle governance and compliance. 

2. Cultural Adoption & Training

• Designed and delivered custom training programs, including ChatGPT Business rollout.
• Led change management and communications for digital transformations such as IT Help Desk and HR Engagement platforms.
• Increased AI literacy across multiple functions through tailored enablement. 

3. Executive Enablement

• Created Monthly Business Review and Board Meeting reports highlighting AI progress and business impact.
• Enabled data-driven decision-making and alignment through consistent reporting and adoption tracking.

4. Manufacturing AI Enablement

• Conducted predictive maintenance pilot using work order data.
• Developed a ChatGPT-powered agent to analyze manufacturing performance.
• Initiated research into die casting data analytics for deeper process insights. 

5. Systems & Pilots

• Conducted system selections to identify high-impact tools for AI enablement, including an AI Meeting Note solution and a Predictive Maintenance platform.
• Spearheaded detailed system selections for critical tools, including: Tori (SaaS management platform), Asset Explorer (on-premise software management), and an Expense Management solution.