About this Event
In this practical, in-person workshop, you’ll learn how agentic artificial intelligence (AI) can support better problem solving in real conditions. It shows how AI can help improve the quality of root cause analysis without slowing teams down, adding workload or replacing engineering judgement.
What the workshop covers
You’ll explore:
- Why root cause analysis often weakens when production pressure is high
- How artificial intelligence is being misused to fill in root cause analysis paperwork, rather than support thinking
- What agentic artificial intelligence means in practice
We’ll explain:
- What we mean by agentic AI in a manufacturing setting
- How AI can act as a consistent thinking coach when experienced support is not available
- How to improve root cause analysis without adding time or complexity
Live demonstration
You’ll see a realistic, live demonstration of how a Copilot based AI agent can:
- Review a rushed, end of shift root cause analysis
- Flag vague causes such as ‘operator error’ or ‘machine age’
- Prompt for observations, measurements and evidence
- Help improve the next question, rather than provide the answer
This mirrors how root cause analysis is carried out on the shop floor, by busy people under real pressure.
Interactive exercise
You’ll take part in a short exercise that looks at:
- How small changes to prompts can improve the quality of AI support
- How to use AI to challenge assumptions, rather than complete templates
- How stronger questions lead to more useful root causes
- Avoiding low quality AI use on the shop floor
We’ll also cover:
- Common ways AI is misused in root cause analysis today
- Warning signs that thinking has been handed over to the tool
- Simple guardrails to keep analysis grounded in facts and observation
What you’ll gain from attending
By the end of the workshop, you’ll:
- Understand how to use AI without outsourcing thinking
- Be able to spot weak root cause analysis patterns before they lead to repeat issues
- Learn practical, repeatable ways to improve analysis under pressure
- Leave with realistic and safe ways to test AI in your own environment
This workshop is designed for:
- Operations managers and production leaders
- Manufacturing engineers and technicians
- Supervisors, team leaders and continuous improvement practitioners
- Organisations exploring AI while protecting good judgement
No AI or software expertise is required.
Arrival from 9:30am for a 10am start with breakfast rolls available. Networking opportunity is available from 12pm to 1pm.
Please note that photography and videography will be taking place during the event. If you have any concerns or would prefer not to be included, kindly contact us at [email protected].
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Event venue & nearby stays
Scottish Enterprise, 99 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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