How Oshkosh Corp. turns AI hype into measured business value
This CIO article explores how Oshkosh Corp. transforms AI from experimentation into measurable business value through governance and KPI-driven execution. Connect with SIA Simon Bremer Consultancyto explore how disciplined AI strategy can deliver meaningful returns.
How does Oshkosh Corp. prioritize AI initiatives?
Oshkosh Corp. prioritizes AI initiatives through a structured annual strategic planning process. They hold joint workshops with business units to identify impactful opportunities, where business leaders present their challenges, and IT showcases potential solutions. This collaborative effort helps them size the potential value of each project, ensuring they focus on the initiatives that can deliver significant benefits.
What is the role of AI in Oshkosh's business strategy?
AI is central to Oshkosh's business strategy, serving as both a product differentiator and a business enabler. The company embeds AI deeply within its products and operations, using technologies like CartSeeker for refuse container identification and applying AI to enhance supply chain predictability, manufacturing efficiency, and aftermarket sales profitability.
How does Oshkosh measure the impact of AI?
Oshkosh measures the impact of AI by partnering with the finance team to evaluate the business outcomes attributed to AI versus human decision-making. They focus on capturing the projected benefits upfront and then comparing actual results post-deployment, ensuring a clear understanding of AI's contribution to business performance.
How Oshkosh Corp. turns AI hype into measured business value
published by SIA Simon Bremer Consultancy
Collaboration
We are committed to working collaboratively with each other to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients who are at the center of everything we do. In working collaboratively we acknowledge that every person working on the project plays a valuable role that contributes to achieving the best possible outcomes.
Openness
A commitment to openness in our communications builds confidence and greater cooperation. We are committed to encouraging our clients and all people who work on the project to provide feedback that will help us provide better services.
Respect
We have respect for the abilities, knowledge, skills, and achievements of all people.
Sustainability
Zero waste
The ultimate goal is to provide perfect customer value through a perfect value creation process that has zero waste.
Simon Bremer, Dipl.-Ing in communication, has many years of experience with digitizing work processes,
​Enterprise Resource Planning systems, programming individual solutions for customers within Microsoft Navision, Dynamics365, and Business Central.
Since 2020 also been working as a mentor and lean management trainer.
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