--- title: "Artificial Intelligence (AI) expertise | BBA" date: 2021-07-29T11:48:00-04:00 author: jessica napert canonical_url: "https://www.bbaconsultants.com/en-ca/services/expertises/artificial-intelligence" section: Expertises --- 1. Benefits for your company 01 ## Reduced operating costs With fewer unplanned shutdowns and longer asset lifespans 02 ## Increased productivity With optimized production lines and operational activities 03 ## Lower maintenance costs With targeted interventions, you only maintain the assets that need 04 ## Informed decisions With insights from your data, you can make decisions with confidence and build a strategic vision 05 ## A sharper competitive edge With a stronger understanding of customer needs and expectations 1. ## BBA's approach: making innovation purposeful Artificial intelligence and advanced data analytics solutions are only valuable if they address a specific operational need. And investments should deliver returns as quickly as possible. To make this happen, our technology team will perform a broad analysis of your operations and assess key metrics before issuing recommendations. We combine a solid understanding of digital transformation with engineering expertise to deliver innovative solutions that are tailored to your unique operational reality. Not only that, but we keep clients involved at every step. Our goal is to help you become self-sufficient with your technology and get the most from your digital transformation. 2. We can help you with: - ## Data Engineering Help your teams access your data with ease. This starts with gaining a better understanding of how information can be acquired, stored and structured. Then you need to centralize data in a single structure, such as a data warehouse, to make it available to your people. We can support you throughout this important step in the data lifecycle with services that include: - Audit of data acquisition and storage infrastructures - Audit of existing data, assessment of their quality and robustness - Recommendations for efficient use of data across the organization - Collection, analysis and interpretations of all complex data (big data) - Implementation of a structure to automate corporate processes, standardize data and make it easy to access within the organization - ## Data Valorization Increase productivity and reduce operating costs. It’s possible, if you can draw insights from your data—and that’s the hard part. Interactive visualization and automated reporting solutions can pull up key performance indicators, giving you a clear overview of your operations and a real-time snapshot of your activities. We can support you throughout this important step in the data lifecycle with services that include: - Development of interactive data visualization tools: Power BI, Grafana, PI Vision, etc. - Creation of reports for an in-depth system view - Definition and programming of key performance indicators (KPIs): productivity, efficiency, capacity, quality, profitability, etc. - Implementation of real-time operational monitoring measures - Development of alerts and automated informational emails - ## Data Analysis Get artificial intelligence working for you. You need advanced data analysis tools and platforms to develop effective AI models, like those for machine learning and deep learning. The right models lead to reliable predictions and insights for streamlining your operations. We can support you throughout this important step in the data lifecycle with services that include: - Operational process optimization - Advanced data analysis (descriptive, predictive, prescriptive) - Digital diagnostics (Industry 4.0, maturity level assessments) - Advanced data management platform selection and integration - Forecasting model design, implementation and deployment - Anomaly detection - Predictive asset maintenance 3. ## Getting started with AI Ready to put artificial intelligence to work for your business, but unsure about how to get started? Consider our AI Jumpstart Program. Over 3 to 4 weeks, the program will help you see where your organization stands in terms of artificial intelligence. You’ll also come away with a clear roadmap on how to achieve your goals and maximize your return on investment as quickly as possible. Contact us to find out more. #### Groundwork We’ll start with a 1-hour conference call to explain the key steps of a successful AI implementation project. We’ll also provide a first block of training to the project lead from your team. #### Training and discussion We’ll provide a three-hour workshop that includes a 60-minute overview of key AI concepts. Then our experts will talk to you about the smartest way for your business to get started with AI. We’ll look to tackle a well-defined operational need with a solution that pays for itself quickly. #### Analysis and recommendations We’ll provide a three-hour workshop that includes a 60-minute overview of key AI concepts. Then our experts will talk to you about the smartest way for your business to get started with AI. We’ll look to tackle a well-defined operational need with a solution that pays for itself quickly. #### Optional step: Proof of concept Even though a proof of concept is optional, it’s often useful for convincing your organization to invest in artificial intelligence. This step aims to help get your idea off the ground by developing a proof of concept that uses a sample of your actual data. 1. ![Arbi Bouchoucha](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/2920/Arbi-Bouchoucha.webp) Arbi Bouchoucha, Ph.D. Advanced Data Analyst [ ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/arbi-bouchoucha-phd-763b1015/) 2. ![Ec employee men mark yep retouch web SQ LR BBA](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/204268/ec_employee_men_mark-yep_retouch_web_SQ_LR_BBA.webp) Mark Yep, P.Eng., MBA Strategic Advisory Leader – Digital Transformation, AI and Innovation Read bio [ ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/markyep?miniProfileUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_miniProfile%3AACoAAADwOw8B7yMxVfUPvTVNU53q9917FCNZPAY&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_search_srp_all%3BpgVgeG8FRdCjlgS2bCk8mA%3D%3D) **With over 20 years of experience, Mark Yep drives innovative and sustainable transformation across diverse industries,** leveraging digital consulting expertise and deep knowledge in digital, technology and data to enhance performance and resilience. **Key expertise and certifications** - Digital strategy and transformation - Innovation and artificial intelligence - Operating models and cybersecurity - Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), MBA in strategic management **Major achievements:** Led complex Canadian and international projects, helping organizations maximize value from digital, technology and data investments. Delivered results by shaping shared visions, designing actionable roadmaps, driving transformative change and achieving tangible business benefits. **Approach and added value:** Mark transforms digital challenges into strategic opportunities. His approach integrates people, process, technology, data, governance and user experience, driving growth, mitigating risks, fostering trust and enhancing sustainability. Let’s see what we can do together [ Contact us ](https://www.bbaconsultants.com/en-ca/contact) 1. ## BBA's approach: making innovation purposeful Artificial intelligence and advanced data analytics solutions are only valuable if they address a specific operational need. And investments should deliver returns as quickly as possible. To make this happen, our technology team will perform a broad analysis of your operations and assess key metrics before issuing recommendations. We combine a solid understanding of digital transformation with engineering expertise to deliver innovative solutions that are tailored to your unique operational reality. Not only that, but we keep clients involved at every step. Our goal is to help you become self-sufficient with your technology and get the most from your digital transformation. 2. We can help you with: - ## Data Engineering Help your teams access your data with ease. This starts with gaining a better understanding of how information can be acquired, stored and structured. Then you need to centralize data in a single structure, such as a data warehouse, to make it available to your people. We can support you throughout this important step in the data lifecycle with services that include: - Audit of data acquisition and storage infrastructures - Audit of existing data, assessment of their quality and robustness - Recommendations for efficient use of data across the organization - Collection, analysis and interpretations of all complex data (big data) - Implementation of a structure to automate corporate processes, standardize data and make it easy to access within the organization - ## Data Valorization Increase productivity and reduce operating costs. It’s possible, if you can draw insights from your data—and that’s the hard part. Interactive visualization and automated reporting solutions can pull up key performance indicators, giving you a clear overview of your operations and a real-time snapshot of your activities. We can support you throughout this important step in the data lifecycle with services that include: - Development of interactive data visualization tools: Power BI, Grafana, PI Vision, etc. - Creation of reports for an in-depth system view - Definition and programming of key performance indicators (KPIs): productivity, efficiency, capacity, quality, profitability, etc. - Implementation of real-time operational monitoring measures - Development of alerts and automated informational emails - ## Data Analysis Get artificial intelligence working for you. You need advanced data analysis tools and platforms to develop effective AI models, like those for machine learning and deep learning. The right models lead to reliable predictions and insights for streamlining your operations. We can support you throughout this important step in the data lifecycle with services that include: - Operational process optimization - Advanced data analysis (descriptive, predictive, prescriptive) - Digital diagnostics (Industry 4.0, maturity level assessments) - Advanced data management platform selection and integration - Forecasting model design, implementation and deployment - Anomaly detection - Predictive asset maintenance 3. ## Getting started with AI Ready to put artificial intelligence to work for your business, but unsure about how to get started? Consider our AI Jumpstart Program. Over 3 to 4 weeks, the program will help you see where your organization stands in terms of artificial intelligence. You’ll also come away with a clear roadmap on how to achieve your goals and maximize your return on investment as quickly as possible. Contact us to find out more. #### Groundwork We’ll start with a 1-hour conference call to explain the key steps of a successful AI implementation project. We’ll also provide a first block of training to the project lead from your team. #### Training and discussion We’ll provide a three-hour workshop that includes a 60-minute overview of key AI concepts. Then our experts will talk to you about the smartest way for your business to get started with AI. We’ll look to tackle a well-defined operational need with a solution that pays for itself quickly. #### Analysis and recommendations We’ll provide a three-hour workshop that includes a 60-minute overview of key AI concepts. Then our experts will talk to you about the smartest way for your business to get started with AI. We’ll look to tackle a well-defined operational need with a solution that pays for itself quickly. #### Optional step: Proof of concept Even though a proof of concept is optional, it’s often useful for convincing your organization to invest in artificial intelligence. This step aims to help get your idea off the ground by developing a proof of concept that uses a sample of your actual data.