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Why You Should Care

Called the “Silver Tsunami” by some, the “Great Shift Change” by others a tectonic demographic change is impacting industry Experienced workers are leaving the industrial workforce and being replaced by less knowledgeable ones resulting in a skills gap that is negatively impacting industrial sites everywhere.

The AI copilot bridges this gap. Acting like an Expert in your workers hands, the AI copilot provides the guidance that younger workers require 

Benefits of The AI Copilot

For over 100 years expertise has been provided by your suppliers either via

  • written materials:  product manuals
  • expensive paid-for human services:  training, field service, etc  

The emergence of AI copilots has made it possible to deliver both the quality of human services and the cost efficiency of product documentation. 

AI copilots are already being widely used today to upskill workers.

Capturing experts’ know-how before they retire

AI copilots preserve critical institutional knowledge by capturing expert insights and automating decision-making for future operators

Standardizing Processes and Procedures

AI copilots enforce consistent workflows, ensuring best practices are followed across all operations

Improving Maintenance Operations

AI copilots can guide users through maintenance tasks, and provide real-time guidance to technicians for faster repairs

Improving Issue Troubleshooting and Resolution

AI copilots quickly diagnose issues by analyzing historical data and recommending solutions, minimizing downtime

Improving Safety

AI copilots proactively enforce safety protocols to prevent mistakes and accidents to ensure the safety of your workers and the longevity of your machinery

Improving Compliance with Regulations

AI copilots ensure adherence to industry regulations by enforcing compliance to operating procedures, safety protocols, and manufacturer specifications

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Generating Value Across Your Facility

Reduce Asset downtime

Faster problem triage and fix time

Reduce Maintenance Induced Issues

Guided maintenance reduces errors and improves consistency

Improve Audit Compliance

Satisfy ISO training requirements for SKATE (Skills, Knowledge, Attitude, Training, and Experience) competency models with copilot step-by-step guidance.

50% Reduction in Time Required for Maintenance Engineer Productivity

AI copilots augment new maintenance staff with the expertise they require to perform their tasks like seasoned experts.

Improved Safety

AI copilots provide detailed guidance for every piece of equipment and task.

SOP Compliance

AI copilots provide task guidance and tracking to ensure best practice compliance.

Understand Worker Skills Gap

Built-in analytics understand worker needs and identify gaps in Copilots expertise.

Improve Asset Performance

Better maintained, repaired, and operated assets yield improved output

Eliminate Skills Fade

AI copilots refresh the know-how of experienced workers for assets they don’t work on frequently.

Capturing the Know-how of Your Product Experts

Your experts are getting older. As they retire, a lifetime of practical knowhow your facility uses and depends on will go with them. AI copilots capture this know-how, saving it for future workers. 

Best practice tasks

Simple to use task editor captures step-by-step guidance for important tasks 

Videos and Recording

AI copilots can learn from videos of your experts performing tasks.

Previously solved issues

AI copilots can ingest your history of solved problems – grouping like solutions, standardizing the language, and capturing years of knowhow.  

Feedback

Experts can provide AI copilots with feedback, enhanced step-by-step guidance, and use copilot agents to provide additional solutions and know-how 

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Today, AI copilots are transforming operations at many kinds of industrial sites. Learn more about how AI copilots can be implemented at your site.

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Leveraging Your Trusted Suppliers

No one knows the equipment you use like the suppliers you purchased it from.

By subscribing to copilots from your suppliers your organization can:

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What the OCA can do for me

OCA membership provides access to partner platforms for creating, deploying, and monetizing copilots with full control, analytics, and easy scalability at no cost. It also connects members to industry leaders, offering opportunities for standardization, networking, and increased credibility.

Powerful Field-Proven Platform

Membership in OCA grants access to platforms provided by our technology partners to facilitate copilot creation and deployment

Community Access

Membership in the OCA grants community access to our network of industry partners and thought leaders

Collaborative Learning Environment

Access to expert insights, actionable tips, in-depth tutorials, forums and discussion boards. Ask questions, share ideas, and learn from peers.

Industry Networking

Connect with like-minded professionals, industry leaders, and AI specialists. Opportunities to partner on innovative projects.

Share Best Practices

Share your success stories, innovations, and case studies with the community. Gain recognition and establish thought leadership in your field.

Stay Ahead of the Curve

Be the first to know about emerging technologies, tools, and trends in AI copilots. Explore real-world use cases that are driving results and inspiring change.

Membership Benefit

Access the OCA Network

Join our network of industry leaders to broaden access to cooperative growth, deployment opportunities, and new revenue sources.

Membership Benefit

Access exclusive resources & events

Get access to whitepapers, eBooks, and industry reports. Participate in live webinars, Q&A sessions, and virtual meetups with experts.

Membership Benefit

Access The Copilot Marketplace

Your OCA membership grants access to our extensive marketplace of ready-to-use copilots. 

New copilots can be requested for other machines and devices you use.

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Explore By Industry

Factories

Factories

Copilots can assist workers in operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of diverse machines
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Labs

Labs

AI copilots help technicians run experiments, maintain equipment, and ensure compliance
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Mines

Mines

AI copilots assist with safer equipment use in harsh environments.
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Plants

Plants

AI copilots integrate with machinery and control systems to provide operational guidance, reduce downtime, and enforce safety procedures.
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Ports

Ports

Copilots can assist workers in operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of equipment and systems, boosting throughput and minimizing delays in cargo handling.
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