From AI Interest to Impact: Choosing the Right First Use Case

AI adoption is advancing across the metals industry, but many companies are still determining where to focus their efforts. According to the Crowe 2026 technology in metals survey, 40% of respondents primarily use out-of-the-box AI tools while only 26% report strategic AI integration across the company.

For companies seeking to move beyond experimentation, choosing the right first use case is critical. A practical starting point should balance business relevance, available data, implementation feasibility, and the ability to test results through a focused pilot.

In this webinar, a Crowe specialists will explore how metals companies can assess AI opportunities, compare potential use cases, and determine where to begin. They will also discuss common reasons initiatives stall before reaching production and considerations for moving from an idea to a practical pilot.

Why attend

Participants can:

• Identify a practical first AI use case based on business needs, feasibility, and potential value
• Pressure-test an existing AI initiative or plan before committing additional resources
• Define clear next steps for developing and evaluating an AI pilot

Who should attend

Metals industry leaders and professionals responsible for operations, technology, finance, data, and transformation initiatives and who are evaluating or planning practical AI use cases

Presenters

• James Ash, Senior Manager, Consulting, Crowe Advisory LLC
• Zane Barnes, Senior Manager, Consulting, Crowe Advisory LLC
• Caitlin McGuire, Senior Manager, Consulting, Crowe Advisory LLC

Additional information

For additional information, please contact Lyndi Lloyd.