Fractional AI & Operations
Imagine having a seasoned operations executive and AI strategist on your team—without the $400K salary. We help mid-market industrial companies streamline operations and implement AI workflows that actually work.
Free 30-minute strategy session. No obligation.
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The Challenge
You know AI could transform your operations. You've seen the headlines. But here's what keeps you up at night:
A Chief AI Officer costs $350-500K. A VP of Operations, another $250K+. That's before benefits.
You've paid for strategy decks that collect dust. You need someone who implements.
Everyone's wearing multiple hats. Adding "figure out AI" to someone's plate isn't realistic.
of mid-market industrial companies report they're "behind" on AI adoption compared to competitors
— Industrial AI Survey 2024Our AI ROI Calculator analyzes your operations and shows you exactly how much money you're leaving on the table. Takes 2 minutes. No email required.
Most companies discover $200K+ in annual savings opportunities
What We Do
We embed with your team 2-3 days per week, bringing senior-level operations and AI expertise at a fraction of the cost.
We identify high-impact AI opportunities specific to your operations, then build and deploy them. No buzzwords, just working systems.
Streamline workflows, eliminate bottlenecks, and build systems that scale. We've done this for companies from $20M to $500M in revenue.
We don't just implement—we transfer knowledge. Your team learns to maintain and extend what we build, creating lasting capability.
How We Work
We audit your workflows, identify bottlenecks, redesign workflows to be AI-first, and begin implementing 2-3 quick wins to demonstrate value. You'll start to see ROI quickly.
We implement the AI systems and process improvements that will drive lasting change. Working alongside your team, not in an ivory tower.
We bridge the gap between strategy and execution by managing your AI operations alongside your leadership team. We refine processes and train your talent continuously, acting as the enduring operational backbone that empowers your team to scale faster.
Results
Average reduction in operational costs
Average ROI within first 6 months
Decrease in manual data entry tasks
Weeks average to first AI deployment
We spent two years talking about AI. FIC had our first predictive maintenance system running in 8 weeks. It's already saved us $340K in avoided downtime.
Case Studies
See how we've helped industrial companies transform their operations with AI and process optimization.
Unplanned equipment downtime was costing the company 15-20 hours per month, leading to missed deliveries and frustrated customers.
Implemented AI-powered predictive maintenance using existing sensor data. Built custom alerts for early failure detection and automated maintenance scheduling.
Manual forecasting led to over-ordering perishables, resulting in 18% waste and thin margins in an already competitive market.
Built machine learning models analyzing historical sales, weather patterns, and local events. Integrated with existing ERP for automated reordering.
On-time delivery rate of 81% was causing customer churn. Manual route planning and dispatch couldn't keep up with growth.
Redesigned dispatch workflow and implemented AI route optimization. Added real-time tracking and automated customer notifications.
Why Trust Us?
With over 30 years of hands-on experience in industrial operations, supply chain management, and enterprise systems, we bring a rare combination of deep industry knowledge and cutting-edge AI expertise.
We've walked the floors of manufacturing facilities, managed vending operations for aerospace giants like Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon, and led teams across global supply chains handling everything from MRO supplies to critical production inventory.
We've lived the challenges you face every day—stockouts, forecasting headaches, operational inefficiencies, and the constant pressure to do more with less. But we've also been at the forefront of applying AI to solve these problems, building custom tools that have saved hundreds of hours of manual work weekly and transformed how teams make decisions.
We don't just understand AI in theory; we've deployed it in real industrial environments to reduce stockouts by 25%, cut operational costs by 20%, and turn data chaos into actionable intelligence.
When we work with your business, we see both the technology possibilities and the operational realities—because we've spent decades in both worlds.
FAQ
Traditional consultants deliver PowerPoint decks and recommendations. We roll up our sleeves and implement alongside your team. You get hands-on execution, not just strategy documents that sit on a shelf. Plus, our fractional model means you get senior-level expertise at a fraction of the cost of traditional consulting firms.
We focus on mid-market industrial companies with $20M-$500M in annual revenue. These are companies that need enterprise-level operations and AI expertise but can't justify the cost of full-time executives in these roles. If you're in manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or similar sectors, we're likely a great fit.
Most clients see quick wins within the first 2-3 weeks—these are small process improvements that demonstrate immediate value. Larger AI implementations typically show measurable ROI within 8-12 weeks. We frontload value so you see returns before making long-term commitments.
Not every process needs AI, and we'll tell you that upfront. Sometimes the solution is better workflow design, clearer KPIs, or simple automation. We're operations experts first, AI specialists second. Our goal is to solve your problems with the right tool—whether that's AI, process improvement, or both.
No. We build solutions that your existing team can maintain. Part of our engagement includes training and documentation so you're not dependent on us forever. We work with the technical capabilities you have, not the ones we wish you had.
We work on a fractional basis—typically 2-3 days per week embedded with your team. Engagements start at $8K/month for our Discovery package and scale based on scope and team involvement. Most clients find this is 60-70% less than hiring full-time executives, with the flexibility to scale up or down as needed.
In 30 minutes, we'll identify the single highest-impact AI opportunity in your operations—whether you work with us or not.
Limited availability: We take on only 3 new clients per quarter to ensure dedicated attention.
Tell us about your challenges and we'll get back to you within 24 hours.