Case study summary

Mark$$Peterson$$started$$a$$business$$leveraging$3$D$$printing$$technology$$to$$create$$assistive$$and$$accessibility$$devices$$after$$discovering$$a$$gap$$in$$the$$market$.$Initially$,$he$$used$$the$$technology$$to$$make$$an$$umbrella$$holder$$for$$wheelchairs$$and$,$ following$$positive$$feedback$,$expanded$$his$$operations$.$

His$$enterprise$$grew$$from$$a$$hobby$$to$$a$$full$-$time$$job$,$manufacturing$$various$3$D$-$printed$$accessibility$$devices$$based$$on$$designs$$downloaded$$from$$the$$internet$.$The$$business$$quickly$$gained$$traction$,$necessitating$$a$$shift$$from$$a$$home$-$based$$setup$$to$$a$$more$$formal$$business$$environment$$in$$an$$industrial$$park$.$

Question$-->$ Explain what "Artificial Intelligence System" is and how it could help Mark in managing his business. What do you think about the following response to the question above?

Response $-->$"Artificial Intelligence can provide significant value to Mark's business by enhancing efficiency, productivity and decision$-$making in several key areas. AI has a plethora of ways to enhance the efficiency of a business. With ERP integration, AI can assist with automating workflow and operations. One way is with Inventory Management. AI can track material usage in real$-$time, predict when supplies will run loa and automatically reorder stock based on production needs. Another way is with Predictive Maintenance for his $3$D printers. AI can monitor the performance of the $3$D printers issues that may indicate maintenance issues before they cause downtime to ensure uninterrupted production. AI can also analyze his sales to help him forecast future sales and demand. This is just a short list of many ways AI can better help Mark successfully run his business."