Excel and AI Essentials for Manufacturing Training Course
Excel & AI Essentials for Manufacturing is an instructor-led, live (online or on-site) training for beginner / intermediate / advanced participants who want to use Excel and AI to analyze production data and optimize processes.
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Expected Outcomes:
- Ability to create Excel dashboards with real production data
- Applying AI concepts to identify trends, anomalies, and optimize processes
- Combining Excel and AI tools to support data-driven decisions
Course Outline
Day 1 – Excel Applied to Manufacturing
- Introduction to data digitization and the role of Excel in manufacturing
- Structure and management of production data (inventory, batches, KPIs)
- Essential formulas and functions for KPI analysis
- Pivot Tables and data visualization
- Simple automation and macros for reporting
Day 2 – AI Essentials for Manufacturing
- Excel review and introduction to AI
- AI for production optimization and preventive maintenance
- Integrating AI with Excel for data analysis
- Creating dashboards with AI insights
- Best practices and action plan for adopting AI in company processes
Requirements
- Understanding of: manufacturing processes, workflows, and data-driven decision-making
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Experience with: Excel for data management, reporting, and analysis; monitoring KPIs
- Target Audience: manufacturing engineers, process specialists, operational managers, data analysts
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Topics Covered:
- Data management and structuring in Excel
- Formulas, Pivot Tables, and dashboard creation
- Automation in Excel (macros, repetitive tasks)
- Introduction to AI for predictive maintenance, production optimization, and defect detection
- Integrating AI insights into Excel dashboards for decision-making
- Best practices for applying AI and data analysis in manufacturing processes
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