Masterclass · part 03/3 · Create value · Sia Partners
Industrial AI, from pilot to P&L
The questionWhy do most manufacturers stay stuck at the pilot stage, and what do those who scale AI do differently?
Why it is a leadership topic
of manufacturers are still exploring AI or running targeted implementations [1]
report AI fully embedded across all operations [1]
lack clear targets for measuring the value of AI [1]
AI pilots are multiplying in plants, but few change a group's results. The reasons are well known: use cases chosen for technical interest rather than value, insufficient data, no method to replicate from one site to the next, and gains never tied to a KPI finance already tracks. This talk sets out an approach to decide where to invest, industrialise what works and prove the value created. Sia Partners supports mid-caps and large industrial groups on industrial AI, Industry 4.0 and operations performance.
What you will take away
- Ranking use cases (predictive maintenance, quality, scheduling, energy) by value, feasibility and payback.
- Spotting early the pilots that will never scale.
- Organising the move from pilot site to plant network: governance, roles, skills.
- Tying every project to a KPI leadership already tracks: OEE, unit cost, service level, energy.
Prioritisation grid: 4 criteria per use case
- ValueWhat annual gain, tied to which P&L indicator?
- DataDoes the required data exist, and is it reliable and contextualised?
- ReplicabilityOn how many lines or sites can it be deployed without redevelopment?
- PaybackHow many months to recover the investment, pilot included?
Preparation grid proposed by Factory Excellence so you can bring your own use cases to the masterclass.
The speaker
Speaker to be announced
Sia Partners · Manufacturing practice
A management consulting firm, Sia Partners supports mid-caps and large industrial groups on industrial AI, Industry 4.0 and operations performance.
FAQ
Who is speaking for Sia Partners?
The speaker from the Manufacturing practice will be announced on this page shortly.
Do we need an AI project already under way?
No. The grid works as well for choosing a first use case as for sorting an existing portfolio of pilots.
How does this connect to the other two talks?
AI use cases rely on connected machines (OPC UA) and reliable KPIs (OEE): this talk closes the data chain presented during the masterclass.
The other talks
Attend the masterclass
Thursday 10 December 2026, M Social Hotel Paris, 12 bd Haussmann. By invitation, free, limited seats.