Field notes on AI in business
Practical writing on AI, automation and the day-to-day work of running a business. From the team that builds and runs AI systems.
Manufacturing
Automated GMP Compliance Monitoring for Pharmaceutical and Food Manufacturing
Good Manufacturing Practice requirements are extensive and violations are costly. AI continuously monitors process data, documentation, and operator actions for GMP compliance.
Basel IsmailApr 25, 2026
Manufacturing
How AI Optimizes Maintenance Inventory Spare Parts Stocking Levels
Spare parts inventory is either too much or too little. AI calculates optimal stocking levels based on failure predictions, criticality, lead times, and carrying costs.
Basel IsmailApr 25, 2026
Manufacturing
AI for Sheet Metal Forming: Springback Prediction and Die Design Optimization
Springback after sheet metal bending makes accurate parts difficult. AI predicts springback from material properties and process parameters, enabling compensation in the die design.
Basel IsmailApr 25, 2026
Manufacturing
Automated APQP and PPAP Documentation for Automotive Suppliers
Automotive suppliers spend weeks preparing PPAP submissions. AI automates the assembly of control plans, FMEA updates, measurement studies, and capability analyses.
Basel IsmailApr 25, 2026
Manufacturing
How AI Manages Multi-Site Manufacturing Coordination and Load Balancing
Running multiple manufacturing sites means deciding what to make where. AI balances production loads across sites based on capacity, capability, cost, and customer proximity.
Basel IsmailApr 25, 2026
Manufacturing
AI for Circular Manufacturing: Automated Material Recovery and Recycling Optimization
Circular manufacturing recovers value from waste streams and end-of-life products. AI identifies recovery opportunities, sorts materials, and optimizes recycling processes.
Basel IsmailApr 25, 2026
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Ecommerce retail
Automated Fraud Detection at Checkout: Blocking Bad Orders Without Blocking Good Customers
Ecommerce fraud costs retailers billions, but aggressive fraud prevention blocks legitimate customers. AI checkout fraud detection balances security with conversion by scoring transactions in real time.
Basel IsmailApr 24, 2026
Ecommerce retail
How AI Manages Flash Sale Inventory Allocation Without Overselling
Flash sales drive massive traffic spikes but create inventory nightmares. AI allocation systems manage real-time stock across channels, prevent overselling, and optimize which customers see which deals.
Basel IsmailApr 24, 2026
Ecommerce retail
AI for Size and Fit Prediction in Fashion Ecommerce: Reducing Returns by 25%
Size-related returns cost fashion ecommerce billions annually. AI fit prediction tools use body measurements, purchase history, and garment data to recommend the right size, cutting return rates significantly.
Basel IsmailApr 24, 2026
Ecommerce retail
Automated Review Sentiment Analysis: Extracting Product Improvement Signals
Customer reviews contain a goldmine of product feedback, but reading thousands of them is impractical. AI sentiment analysis tools now extract actionable improvement signals from review data at scale.
Basel IsmailApr 24, 2026
Manufacturing
Automated Tool Crib Management and Cutting Tool Inventory Optimization
Tool cribs in machine shops hold thousands of tools that are hard to track. AI manages inventory levels, predicts consumption, and prevents the stockouts that stop production.
Basel IsmailApr 24, 2026
Manufacturing
How AI Manages Engineering Change Orders and Their Production Impact
Engineering changes ripple through production, purchasing, and inventory. AI maps the full impact of each ECO and coordinates the transition to minimize disruption.
Basel IsmailApr 24, 2026
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