Manufacturing AI, Business Central Innovations & Holiday Cheer with Jim Gio | A Shot of Business Central and A Beer | Ep 68
A Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central podcast | Episode 68 A Shot of Business Central and A Beer
In this special holiday episode of A Shot of Business Central and A Beer, Michael Intravartolo and Ken Sebahar are joined by Jim Gio, IT Director, CTO, and operations leader at Triangle Package Machinery Company. Jim shares his expertise on how Manufacturing AI and Dynamics Business Central are driving innovation and efficiency at Triangle Package, a company with over a century of manufacturing excellence. From AI insights to holiday brews, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways for businesses looking to leverage technology.
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What’s on Tap:
Beer of the Episode: Schlafly Christmas Ale. The crew tastes Schlafly’s 8% ABV Christmas Ale, a dark, malty beer with notes of toasted nuts and holiday spices. Mixed reviews aside, it adds to the holiday vibes as the team dives into tech and AI discussions.
Highlights:
Guest Spotlight: Jim Gio
Role: IT Director, CTO, and operations guru at Triangle Package Machinery.
About Triangle Package: A longtime Dynamics user, Triangle has evolved from NAV 2016 to Business Central on-premise, with plans to explore BC Online. The company specializes in manufacturing packaging machinery for the food service industry.
How Triangle Package is Leveraging Manufacturing AI:
Boosting Efficiency with AI:
Email Summarization: AI-driven Copilot helps streamline inbox management, summarize long email threads, and prioritize key action items.
Team Collaboration: AI-powered Teams tools provide meeting summaries and instant recaps, making daily operations more efficient.
Practical AI Applications:
Document Automation: Using Copilot in Word to create standardized project charters and documentation.
Data Insights: Leveraging AI in Power BI and Excel for predictive analytics and streamlined formula creation.
Legacy System Integration: Building a Copilot-powered app to access legacy system data seamlessly.
AI as a Strategic Tool:
Triangle uses Manufacturing AI to reduce repetitive tasks, allowing employees to focus on growth-oriented initiatives.
AI tools are becoming integral to Triangle’s operations, with strong executive sponsorship driving adoption across departments.
The Business Central Manufacturing AI Showdown:
Jim participated in a fun bracket competition to rank AI features in Business Central. Highlights included:
Top Pick: Inventory Forecasting, a feature that automates demand predictions to prevent stockouts and optimize planning.
Other Favorites:
Suggested Sales Lines: Automating order creation from customer requests.
AP Invoice Matching: Simplifying accounts payable processes.
Beer Ratings:
The Schlafly Christmas Ale received mixed reviews from the hosts and guest:
Michael: 61
Ken: 47
Jim: 45
While it didn’t become a holiday favorite, it added some festive flair to the conversation.
Key Takeaways:
Manufacturing AI is a game-changer for efficiency, enabling businesses to automate repetitive tasks and empower teams to focus on innovation.
Strong executive sponsorship and user collaboration are essential for successful AI implementation.
Triangle Package Machinery exemplifies how manufacturing companies can stay competitive and innovative by leveraging AI and Business Central.
Closing Notes:
Jim shared insights into Triangle Package Machinery’s legacy of innovation and their use of Manufacturing AI to stay ahead in the packaging industry. To learn more about Triangle Package Machinery, visit Triangle Package Machinery.
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