Built for Manufacturing

AI Teammates for Manufacturing Operations

Reduce downtime, accelerate order fulfillment, and improve quality control across production planning, supply chain, and maintenance operations.

Trusted by operations leaders at:
Automotive OEMsElectronics ManufacturersFood & Beverage PlantsIndustrial Equipment

Your AI Manufacturing Team

Deploy specialized AI teammates that handle high-volume operational tasks across production, supply chain, and quality. Each teammate integrates with your existing ERP, MES, and maintenance systems.

Production Planning & Scheduling

Optimizes production schedules, manages capacity planning, tracks work orders, and adjusts to disruptions in real-time.

45 days to pilot

Optimizes production schedules, manages capacity planning, tracks work orders, and adjusts to disruptions in real-time.

KPIs Improved
Schedule adherence
+40%
OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
+25%
Lead time
−35%
Systems Integrated
SAP / Oracle / Microsoft Dynamics MES Systems (Siemens, Rockwell) APS Solutions SCADA Systems ERP Production Modules
Deployment
45 days to pilot

Discovery → Configuration → Pilot → Scale

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Supply Chain & Procurement Operations

Automates purchase order processing, supplier communication, inventory replenishment, and logistics coordination.

40 days to pilot

Automates purchase order processing, supplier communication, inventory replenishment, and logistics coordination.

KPIs Improved
Order processing time
−60%
Inventory carrying costs
−30%
On-time delivery
95%
Systems Integrated
ERP Procurement Modules EDI Systems WMS (Manhattan, Blue Yonder) Supplier Portals Email / API Integration
Deployment
40 days to pilot

Discovery → Configuration → Pilot → Scale

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Quality Control & Inspection Management

Processes inspection data, flags defects, generates non-conformance reports, and manages corrective actions and CAPA workflows.

50 days to pilot

Processes inspection data, flags defects, generates non-conformance reports, and manages corrective actions and CAPA workflows.

KPIs Improved
First-pass yield
+18%
Defect rate
−45%
Inspection time
−50%
Systems Integrated
QMS (ETQ, MasterControl) Inspection Equipment / IoT MES / Manufacturing Systems Statistical Analysis Tools Document Management
Deployment
50 days to pilot

Discovery → Configuration → Pilot → Scale

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Maintenance & Equipment Management

Schedules preventive maintenance, manages work orders, tracks spare parts, and coordinates technician dispatch and downtime reporting.

55 days to pilot

Schedules preventive maintenance, manages work orders, tracks spare parts, and coordinates technician dispatch and downtime reporting.

KPIs Improved
Unplanned downtime
−55%
PM completion rate
98%
Maintenance costs
−25%
Systems Integrated
CMMS (Maximo, SAP PM) IoT / Sensor Data EAM Systems Spare Parts Inventory Technician Mobile Apps
Deployment
55 days to pilot

Discovery → Configuration → Pilot → Scale

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Order Management & Customer Service

Processes customer orders, manages inquiries, tracks shipments, handles returns, and coordinates between sales, production, and logistics.

35 days to pilot

Processes customer orders, manages inquiries, tracks shipments, handles returns, and coordinates between sales, production, and logistics.

KPIs Improved
Order processing time
−70%
Order accuracy
99.2%
Customer satisfaction
4.6/5
Systems Integrated
ERP Order Management CRM (Salesforce, Dynamics) Customer Portals Shipping / TMS Systems Email / Chat / Phone
Deployment
35 days to pilot

Discovery → Configuration → Pilot → Scale

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Why This Beats Manual Processes & Offshore Teams

A side-by-side look at what changes when AI replaces traditional manufacturing operations.

Manual / Offshore Operations
SphereIQ AI Teammates
Cost
$20–45/hr per operator. Overtime costs. Training expenses. High turnover creates constant hiring costs.
Flat subscription. No overtime or benefits. ROI visible in 30 days. Scales without linear cost increases.
Speed
Manual data entry delays. Shift handoffs create errors. Approvals bottleneck workflows.
Real-time processing. 24/7 operation with no handoffs. Instant response to production changes.
Scalability
Hiring lags demand. Training takes weeks. Costs scale linearly with volume.
Handle 10x volume instantly. No hiring delays. Adapt to seasonal demand fluctuations seamlessly.
Data Accuracy
Manual entry errors. Inconsistent processes. Data quality issues from fatigue and distractions.
99%+ accuracy. Consistent execution. Full audit trail for compliance and traceability.
Knowledge Retention
Lost during turnover. Tribal knowledge disappears. Retraining costs repeat endlessly.
Zero attrition. Learns from every transaction. Knowledge compounds over time.
Integration
Manual system-to-system transfers. Copy-paste errors. Disconnected workflows across departments.
Direct ERP/MES/CMMS integration. Real-time data sync. End-to-end automated workflows.
Limited Availability

30-Day Manufacturing Ops AI Pilot

Deploy one AI teammate on real production data. See measurable results before committing.

Fixed Scope

One AI teammate, one workflow, clear boundaries. No scope creep.

Fixed Price

Transparent pricing with no hidden fees or surprise overages.

Clear Success Metrics

Pre-defined KPIs with weekly dashboards so you see ROI from day one.