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

James Ash, Zane Barnes, Caitlin McGuire
10/23/2026

In this webinar recording, Crowe specialists explore how metals companies can move from interest in AI to a practical first use case.

While organizations can implement a wide range of AI applications, determining where to begin can be one of the most important early decisions. This discussion provides a framework for comparing opportunities, evaluating whether a use case is practical, and identifying factors that can affect progress toward production.

The recording covers:

  • A straightforward approach for comparing and prioritizing AI use cases
  • Benchmarks showing where metals companies are applying AI
  • Common reasons AI initiatives stall before reaching production
  • Considerations for developing and evaluating an AI pilot

The discussion is designed for metals industry leaders and professionals responsible for operations, technology, finance, data, and transformation initiatives and who are evaluating or planning practical AI use cases.

Explore what’s next in metals
See how metals companies can evaluate technology priorities and identify practical next steps.

Explore practical AI opportunities in metals

Learn how Crowe can help metals companies evaluate AI opportunities, prioritize use cases, and plan practical next steps. 

Tony Barnes
Tony Barnes
Partner, Consulting,
Crowe Advisory LLC

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